Riviera Beach Marriage Records Search

Marriage records for Riviera Beach are on file with the Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller. The county clerk office in West Palm Beach issues licenses and keeps all recorded marriage documents for Riviera Beach and the rest of Palm Beach County.

Getting a Marriage License Near Riviera Beach

Riviera Beach is part of Palm Beach County. The Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller processes marriage licenses at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: (561) 355-2996.

Riviera Beach sits just north of West Palm Beach. The clerk office is a short drive south, about 10 to 15 minutes on Broadway or Blue Heron Boulevard to Dixie Highway. Both people need to appear in person at the clerk office at the same time. Walk-ins are accepted on a first-come basis.

Valid photo ID is required from each person. The clerk takes driver licenses from any state, passports, military IDs, state-issued ID cards, and naturalization certificates. U.S. citizens must give a Social Security number. If either party was married before, you need the date the prior marriage ended. No blood tests, physicals, or residency requirements apply.

Riviera Beach Marriage License Fees

A marriage license is $86. With a premarital preparation course, the fee is $61. The course must come from a state-approved provider and be completed within one year before the application date. Florida Statutes Chapter 741 sets the rules for course providers and content.

A civil ceremony at the clerk office is $30. The office accepts cash, credit cards, and debit cards. Personal checks are not taken. Duplicate licenses cost $30.

The premarital course saves you $25 and removes the three-day waiting period that Florida residents face. Online courses take about four hours and cost $20 to $40 from most providers. Make sure your provider is registered with the state of Florida before signing up. Bring the completion certificate to the clerk office when you go.

Looking Up Riviera Beach Marriage Records

The Palm Beach County Clerk has an online search system on its website. You can search marriage records by name for free. Results show both parties and the marriage date. No account or fee is needed for the basic search. This is the simplest way to check for a Riviera Beach marriage from home.

For records not available online, call the clerk at (561) 355-2996 or visit the office in person. Older records that have not been scanned may need a manual search. Records from before June 6, 1927, are available only from the county since the state did not begin collecting marriage data until then.

The Florida Department of Health stores statewide marriage records from 1927 forward. A search and one certified copy costs $5, with $4 for extras. VitalChek handles orders at $15 plus a processing fee. For Riviera Beach records, the county clerk is usually quicker and less expensive.

Steps to Get Married in Riviera Beach

Here is the step-by-step process:

• Both parties visit the Palm Beach County Clerk at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach
• Bring valid photo ID and Social Security numbers
• Pay the $86 fee (or $61 with premarital course certificate)
• Florida residents wait three calendar days if no course was taken
• The license is valid for 60 days and works at any Florida location
• The officiant signs and files the license with the clerk within 10 days after the ceremony

There is no waiting period for people from outside Florida. The premarital course also waives the wait for everyone. The ceremony can happen at any location in the state once you have the license. Riviera Beach offers waterfront and park settings that many couples choose for outdoor weddings.

Florida law allows ordained ministers, judges, clerks of court, deputy clerks, and notaries public licensed in Florida to perform marriages. Witnesses are not legally required. After the ceremony, the officiant completes the license and sends it to the Palm Beach County Clerk within 10 days. The clerk records the marriage and forwards the data to the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Public Records and Certified Copies

Marriage records are public in Florida under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can request a copy. The clerk redacts personal information like Social Security numbers. Certified copies are available in person, by mail, or online through the clerk's website.

To order by mail, write to Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller, 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Include both spouses' names, the approximate date of marriage, and your payment. A stamped return envelope helps speed things up.

If your Riviera Beach marriage was recent, expect a delay before the record appears in the system. The officiant has 10 days to file the signed license, and the clerk needs additional processing time. Call the clerk at (561) 355-2996 if you need to check on a new filing.

Other Cities in Palm Beach County

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