Port Orange Marriage Records

Marriage records for Port Orange are processed and stored by the Volusia County Clerk of Circuit Court. All license applications and certified copy requests for Port Orange go through the county clerk office.

Where Port Orange Residents Get a License

Port Orange is in Volusia County, just south of Daytona Beach. The Volusia County Clerk of Circuit Court has a branch in Daytona Beach at 125 E. Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. The main office is in DeLand at 101 N. Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724. Phone: (386) 736-5915.

Port Orange residents should head to the Daytona Beach branch. The drive takes about 10 to 15 minutes north on US-1 or Nova Road. It is a lot closer than DeLand, which sits about 30 minutes west. Both offices handle marriage licenses and keep the same hours, Monday through Friday.

Both applicants must go together. The clerk will not process a license unless both people are present. Bring valid photo ID for each person. Driver licenses, passports, state IDs, and military IDs are fine. Social Security numbers are part of the application. If there was a prior marriage, have the date it ended ready. This is a must on the application form.

Port Orange Marriage License Fees

A marriage license from Volusia County costs $86. Complete a premarital preparation course and pay $61 instead. The course has to be done within one year of applying and come from a state-approved provider under Florida Statute Chapter 741. The course waives the three-day waiting period too, which is a big plus for couples who want to move quickly.

The clerk takes cash and cards for payment. No personal checks. Ceremonies by the clerk cost $30. This is a simple civil service at the courthouse. Port Orange couples who just want the legal part done fast sometimes choose this option and plan a reception for another day.

Certified copies from Volusia County cost a few dollars each. The exact fee depends on current clerk pricing. Call ahead to check. These copies carry the clerk seal and serve as legal proof of marriage for name changes, insurance, and government applications.

Search Port Orange Marriage Records Online

Volusia County has an online records search through the clerk website. You enter names and the system returns matching documents. Marriage records are included. Free to search. Certified copies cost money if you need to order them online or in person.

The Florida Department of Health keeps statewide marriage certificates from June 6, 1927 to the present. A search and one certified copy is $5. Extra copies are $4 each. The state office in Jacksonville handles all requests, so expect a wait of several weeks. The county clerk is faster for Port Orange records.

VitalChek offers online ordering as an authorized vendor for Florida. They charge $15 plus processing. Pay with a credit card and get copies shipped. This option works for people who no longer live in Port Orange and need records mailed somewhere else. Locally, just visit the clerk in Daytona Beach.

Steps for Getting a Marriage License

Port Orange couples need to do the following:

• Visit the Volusia County Clerk in Daytona Beach or DeLand together
• Present valid photo ID and Social Security numbers
• Include prior marriage end dates on the application
• Pay $86 or $61 with a premarital course
• Wait three days if you live in Florida and did not take the course
• Get married within 60 days anywhere in the state

Florida Statute 741.04 sets the waiting period. It affects Florida residents only. Out-of-state visitors can use the license immediately. The premarital course eliminates the wait for all applicants. Your license is good for 60 days. After that, you would need to start over and pay again.

Under Florida Statute 741.07, wedding ceremonies can be performed by ordained ministers, judges, court clerks, deputy clerks, and Florida notary publics. Witnesses are not legally required by the state. After the wedding, the officiant signs the license and sends it back to the clerk within 10 days. The clerk records the document and reports the marriage to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Getting Copies of Port Orange Marriage Records

Florida marriage records are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone may request a copy. There is no need to prove a relationship or legal interest. The clerk provides copies with private data like Social Security numbers removed.

Visit the Daytona Beach branch courthouse for the fastest service near Port Orange. The clerk staff can pull up records and print copies during your visit. The online portal on the clerk website allows ordering from home. Mail requests go to the DeLand office at 101 N. Alabama Avenue with a written request and payment included.

Brand new marriages may not be in the state system for about 60 days. The county records them much faster. If your Port Orange marriage was recent, contact the Volusia County clerk directly. They will have the record well before the Florida Department of Health does.

Other Cities in Volusia County

Volusia County's clerk serves every city in the county for marriage records. See local details for other communities.