Search Port St. Lucie Marriage Records

Marriage records for Port St. Lucie are managed by the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court. The clerk office handles license applications, ceremonies, and record keeping for all of St. Lucie County.

Where to Get a Marriage License in Port St. Lucie

Port St. Lucie is the largest city in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County Clerk of Court handles all marriage license applications at the courthouse in Fort Pierce, the county seat. Call (772) 462-6900 for hours and details.

Both people must come in together with valid photo ID. The clerk accepts driver licenses from any state, passports, military IDs, state ID cards, alien registration cards, and naturalization certificates. U.S. citizens need a Social Security number. If either person was married before, bring the exact date the prior marriage ended.

Walk-ins are accepted during business hours. Appointments help cut your wait. The clerk has a pre-application form online. Fill it out before going to Fort Pierce. The drive from Port St. Lucie to the courthouse takes about 15 to 20 minutes north on US-1.

Port St. Lucie is one of the largest cities on the Treasure Coast. Even though the courthouse is in Fort Pierce, the clerk office serves the large Port St. Lucie population efficiently. Plan for about 30 to 45 minutes at the office for the full application.

Port St. Lucie Marriage License Fees

St. Lucie County charges $86 for a marriage license. Taking a premarital course lowers the fee to $61. The course must be from an approved provider and finished within one year. Under Florida Statute 741.0305, the course also waives the three-day waiting period for Florida residents.

Clerk ceremonies cost $30. Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are accepted. No personal checks. A duplicate license is $30. Amendments require a court order plus $30.

Certified copies cost $9 for the first copy and $7 for each additional. If you are not sure of the marriage year, the clerk charges $2 per year searched. Get copies online, in person, or by mail.

Search Port St. Lucie Marriage Records Online

The St. Lucie County Clerk website has an online records search. Look up marriage records by name for free. Certified copies cost money, but the search is at no charge.

Records not showing up online may need a phone call. Contact (772) 462-6900 for help with older records. Records from before June 6, 1927 exist at the county level only.

The Florida Department of Health keeps state marriage certificates from 1927 forward. A state search costs $5 for one certified copy plus $4 for extras. VitalChek is another option at $15 plus $7 processing. For Port St. Lucie marriages, the county clerk is usually faster.

Marriage License Process for Port St. Lucie

Here is what to do:

• Complete the pre-application on the St. Lucie County clerk website
• Both parties visit the Fort Pierce courthouse with valid photo ID
• Provide Social Security numbers (U.S. citizens)
• Pay $86 (or $61 with premarital course proof)
• Wait three days if you are a Florida resident without the course
• Use the license within 60 days anywhere in Florida

The three-day wait is for Florida residents only. Out-of-state couples skip it. Taking the premarital course eliminates the wait for everyone. The course must come from a state-registered provider.

Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judges, clerks of court, deputy clerks, and Florida notaries public can perform the ceremony. Witnesses are not legally required but are a smart idea. The officiant signs the license and returns it to the clerk within 10 days. The clerk records it and sends data to the Bureau of Vital Statistics. Processing takes about 60 days.

Getting Certified Copies in Port St. Lucie

You can get certified copies three ways. Online from the St. Lucie County Clerk website is fastest. Pay by credit card and copies get mailed. In person at the Fort Pierce courthouse is another option. Mail requests need a cashier's check or money order payable to the Clerk of Court.

St. Lucie County marriage records are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can search or get copies. Social Security numbers and personal details are redacted. For confidential filing, ask the clerk about the form under Section 119.071.

Just married in Port St. Lucie? Go to the county clerk for fast proof. The state office takes about two months to process records after the ceremony.

Other Cities in St. Lucie County

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