Pembroke Pines Marriage Records

Marriage records for Pembroke Pines are filed and stored by the Broward County Clerk of Courts in Fort Lauderdale. Pembroke Pines residents must visit the clerk office at the county courthouse to apply for a license or get copies of marriage documents.

Marriage License Office for Pembroke Pines

Pembroke Pines is in Broward County. There is no marriage license office in Pembroke Pines itself. The Broward County Clerk of Courts runs marriage license services from the Central Courthouse, Midrise Building, 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 02460, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. The drive from Pembroke Pines to the courthouse takes about 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The phone number is (954) 831-7283. Walk-ins only. The clerk does not take appointments for marriage licenses. Both people must appear in person at the same time.

Bring valid photo ID such as a driver license, passport, state ID, or military ID. U.S. citizens need a Social Security number. If either person was married before, bring the exact date that marriage ended. The clerk will ask whether it ended by divorce, death, or annulment.

Fees for Pembroke Pines Marriage Licenses

The fee is $86 for a marriage license. Couples who finish a premarital course pay $61 instead. The course must be done within one year of applying. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, the course also waives the three-day waiting period for Florida residents.

A ceremony at the clerk office costs $30. The clerk accepts cash and major credit cards. No personal checks. Certified copies of any Broward County marriage record are $3 per copy.

These fees apply to all Pembroke Pines residents since the county clerk handles every marriage filing in Broward. There are no separate city fees or charges. The only cost difference comes from whether you take the premarital course or not.

How to Search Pembroke Pines Marriage Records

You can search for Pembroke Pines marriage records through the Broward County records request portal. The county has records going back to 1915. Search by name to find marriage documents. The basic search is free.

If you cannot find a record online, contact the clerk office by phone or visit in person. Some older records may only be in paper form. The staff at the Fort Lauderdale office can search those files for you. There is no separate records office in Pembroke Pines.

The Florida Department of Health has state marriage records from 1927 onward. You can order from them for $5 plus $4 for extra copies. VitalChek also processes Florida marriage record orders online with added service fees. But the county clerk route is typically faster for Pembroke Pines marriages.

Steps to Get Married in Pembroke Pines

Follow these steps to get a marriage license as a Pembroke Pines resident:

• Drive to the Broward County Clerk at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
• Both people must be present with valid photo ID
• Provide Social Security numbers (U.S. citizens)
• Pay $86 or $61 with a premarital course certificate
• Florida residents wait three days unless a course waives it
• The license is valid for 60 days and works anywhere in Florida

Non-Florida residents skip the waiting period entirely. The three-day rule only applies to people who live in the state. Many Pembroke Pines couples choose to take the premarital course anyway because it saves $25 on the fee and removes the wait.

After you get the license, any authorized officiant can perform the ceremony. That includes judges, ordained ministers, clerks, and Florida notaries public. The ceremony can happen anywhere in the state. The officiant must sign the license and send it back to the Broward County Clerk within 10 days. Once recorded, the marriage becomes part of the public record.

Certified Copies and Public Access

Certified copies of Pembroke Pines marriage records cost $3 each from the Broward County Clerk. You can get them in person at the Fort Lauderdale courthouse or by mail. Send your request to the clerk at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 with the couple's names, approximate date of marriage, and payment.

Marriage records in Florida are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can ask for a copy. Social Security numbers and other sensitive details are removed before the record is released. You do not need to be one of the parties named on the record to get a copy.

For recent Pembroke Pines marriages, the county clerk is the best source. It takes about 60 days after the ceremony for the state to receive and process the record. Going straight to the Broward County Clerk cuts that wait significantly.

Other Cities in Broward County

All cities in Broward County use the same clerk office for marriage records. Select a city below for more local details.