Pompano Beach Marriage Records Search

Marriage records for Pompano Beach are handled by the Broward County Clerk of Courts in Fort Lauderdale. Pompano Beach residents apply for licenses and request record copies at the county courthouse.

Pompano Beach Marriage License Location

Pompano Beach is in Broward County. There is no local marriage license office in Pompano Beach. The Broward County Clerk of Courts runs marriage services from the Central Courthouse, Midrise Building, 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 02460, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. From Pompano Beach, the courthouse is about 15 minutes south on I-95.

Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call (954) 831-7283 for questions. The clerk accepts walk-ins only. There is no appointment system. Both applicants must appear in person together with valid photo identification.

Accepted IDs include a driver license, passport, state ID, military ID, or alien registration card. U.S. citizens must give their Social Security number. Have the date of any prior marriage dissolution ready if applicable. The clerk needs this info before they can issue a new license.

Pompano Beach Marriage License Fees

A standard marriage license is $86. Couples who complete an approved premarital course before applying pay $61 instead. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, the course must be finished within one year of the application. It also removes the three-day wait for Florida residents.

Clerk-performed ceremonies cost $30. Cash and major credit cards work. The clerk does not accept personal checks. Certified copies of Pompano Beach marriage records are $3 per copy.

Every Broward County city pays the same fees. There is nothing extra for Pompano Beach residents. The only savings come from taking the premarital preparation course.

How to Find Pompano Beach Marriage Records

Start with the Broward County records request portal. The county has marriage records from 1915 to now. Search by name for free. The results list both spouses and the date of the marriage.

Records that do not appear online may be in the paper archives. Visit the clerk office in Fort Lauderdale and ask for a manual search. Older Pompano Beach marriage records from decades ago are sometimes only on paper. The staff can usually locate them if they exist.

The Florida Department of Health holds statewide marriage records from 1927. A certified copy from the state costs $5 for the search and first copy, and $4 for each extra. VitalChek handles online orders with a service fee added. For Pompano Beach marriages, the county clerk usually fills requests faster than the state.

Getting Married in Pompano Beach

Here is how Pompano Beach couples get a marriage license:

• Visit the Broward County Clerk at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
• Appear together with valid photo ID and Social Security number
• Bring proof of prior marriage dissolution if applicable
• Pay $86 (or $61 with premarital course)
• Florida residents wait three days unless the wait is waived
• Use the license within 60 days anywhere in Florida

Non-residents of Florida skip the waiting period. The three-day rule is only for Florida residents who have not taken a premarital course. Pompano Beach couples who plan ahead and take the course save both time and money.

Once you have the license, any authorized person can perform the ceremony. That means judges, ordained ministers, clerks and deputies, or Florida notaries public. Florida does not require witnesses by law, though having them is wise. After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license and sends it to the Broward County Clerk within 10 days for recording.

Requesting Certified Marriage Record Copies

Certified copies of Pompano Beach marriage records are $3 each from the Broward County Clerk. Go to 540 SE 3rd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, or mail your request to the same address. Include both names, the marriage date (approximate is fine), and your payment.

Under Florida Statutes Chapter 119, marriage records are public records. Anyone can ask for a copy. The clerk removes Social Security numbers and other protected information before releasing them. You do not have to be named on the record to get a copy.

If your Pompano Beach marriage was recent, go through the county clerk. New records can take 60 days to show up at the state level. The Broward County Clerk office usually processes them sooner.

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.