Find Marriage Records in Pine Hills

Marriage records for Pine Hills are filed through the Orange County Clerk of Courts. The clerk office in Orlando handles all license applications, ceremonies, and record requests for Pine Hills residents.

Marriage License Office for Pine Hills

Pine Hills is in Orange County, and the Orange County Clerk of Courts handles marriage licenses. The office is at the Orange County Courthouse, 425 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801. Call (407) 836-2000 for questions.

There is no marriage license office in Pine Hills itself. Residents need to go to the courthouse in Orlando, which is roughly 10 miles east. Both people must appear together to apply. Bring a valid photo ID such as a driver license, passport, state ID, or military ID.

U.S. citizens need to give a Social Security number when they apply. If you were married before, have the date your last marriage ended ready. The clerk will ask for this. The type of ending matters too, whether it was divorce, death, or annulment. Having this info on hand speeds things up at the counter.

Cost of a Marriage License

The license fee is $86. Couples who take a premarital course can get it for $61 instead. The course needs to be done within a year of applying. It must come from an approved provider under Florida Statute 741.0305.

A ceremony at the clerk office costs an extra $30. The clerk performs the wedding right there in the courthouse. Payment methods include cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. They do not accept personal checks.

Need copies later? Certified copies of a marriage record are $9 for the first and $7 for each additional one. The clerk also charges $2 per year if they need to search through records and you do not know the exact year. Orders can be placed in person, online, or by mail.

Searching Marriage Records Online

The Orange County Clerk has an online records search on their website. Type in a name and pull up marriage records for free. The database shows both parties and the marriage date. You can browse without paying, but ordering a certified copy costs money.

The Florida Department of Health keeps state marriage records from 1927 forward. A state search costs $5 and includes one certified copy. Extra copies are $4 each. VitalChek is another option at $15 plus processing fees.

For Pine Hills marriages, going through the county is almost always faster and cheaper than the state route. The state records take about 60 days to process after a ceremony happens. Records older than 1927 exist only at the county level.

Steps to Apply for a Marriage License

Pine Hills residents follow these steps:

• Complete a pre-application on the Orange County clerk website
• Go to the courthouse in Orlando with your partner
• Show valid photo ID and Social Security number
• Pay $86 or $61 if you took a premarital course
• Wait three days (Florida residents without a course)
• The license is good for 60 days across all of Florida

The three-day waiting period is set by Florida Statute 741.04. Only Florida residents have to wait. People from other states skip it entirely. A premarital course from an approved provider waives the wait for everyone. The course has to be done within one year of the application.

Florida law under Section 741.07 lets ordained ministers, judges, clerks and deputies, and notaries public perform the ceremony. Witnesses are not legally needed, but having them is smart. The officiant must sign the license and return it to the clerk within 10 days after the wedding. Then the clerk records it and sends the data to the state.

Getting Copies of Marriage Records

Marriage records in Orange County are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can view or request copies. Social Security numbers and other sensitive details are redacted from public versions.

You can get certified copies three ways. Online through the clerk website is quickest. In person at the courthouse works during business hours. By mail, send your request to Orange County Clerk of Courts, 425 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801 with a money order or cashier's check.

If you recently got married and need proof right away, the county clerk is your best bet. State records through the Department of Health take roughly 60 days to show up after the ceremony. The clerk has the info much sooner since the officiant returns the signed license directly to them.

Other Cities in Orange County

Every city in Orange County goes through the same clerk office. Choose a city for more details.