Search Royal Palm Beach Marriage Records

Marriage records for Royal Palm Beach are filed with the Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller. All license applications and recorded marriage certificates for the area go through the main county clerk office in West Palm Beach.

Marriage License Office for Royal Palm Beach

Royal Palm Beach is in Palm Beach County. The Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller issues all marriage licenses at the main office, 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The phone number is (561) 355-2996.

Royal Palm Beach is west of West Palm Beach, about 20 minutes away by car. The drive east on Southern Boulevard or Okeechobee Boulevard gets you to the clerk office. Both people must go to the office together. Each person needs a valid photo ID such as a driver license, passport, state ID, or military ID.

U.S. citizens provide their Social Security number. If either person was married before, bring the exact date the previous marriage ended. No blood test, physical, or residency proof is required. Couples from any state or country can apply for a Palm Beach County marriage license.

Marriage License Fees in Royal Palm Beach

The license fee is $86. A premarital course lowers it to $61. The course must be from a state-registered provider and finished within one year before the application. Florida Statutes Chapter 741 sets the standards for the course content and who can offer it.

Clerk ceremonies cost $30. The office accepts cash, credit cards, and debit cards. Personal checks are not accepted. Duplicate licenses run $30.

The premarital course saves money and time. It cuts $25 off the fee and removes the three-day waiting period. Several online providers offer the course for $20 to $40. It takes about four hours. Make sure you get a completion certificate from a Florida-registered provider.

How to Search Royal Palm Beach Marriage Records

The Palm Beach County Clerk has a free online search tool on its website. You can search by name and find marriage records filed in the county. Results show both parties' names and the marriage date. This is the easiest way to verify a Royal Palm Beach marriage without visiting the office.

If you cannot find what you need online, call the clerk at (561) 355-2996 or visit in person. Some older records have not been digitized. Records from before June 6, 1927, are only available at the county level since that is when the state began collecting marriage data.

The Florida Department of Health keeps statewide marriage records starting from 1927. A search and certified copy costs $5 from the state, with $4 for extras. You can also order through VitalChek at $15 plus processing fees. The county clerk is typically the better option for Royal Palm Beach marriages.

Getting Married in Royal Palm Beach

Here is the process for Royal Palm Beach couples:

• Both parties visit the clerk at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach
• Bring valid photo ID and Social Security number
• Pay $86 (or $61 with premarital course proof)
• Florida residents wait three calendar days without a course certificate
• Hold the ceremony within 60 days at any Florida location
• The officiant files the signed license with the clerk within 10 days

Out-of-state residents skip the waiting period. The premarital course also eliminates the wait for everyone. Once the license is issued, you can get married anywhere in Florida, not just in Royal Palm Beach or Palm Beach County.

Under Florida law, ordained ministers, judges, clerks of court, deputy clerks, and Florida notaries public can perform the ceremony. Witnesses are not required by statute, but they are a good idea. The officiant signs the license after the ceremony and returns it to the clerk within 10 days. The clerk then records it and reports the data to the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Certified Copies and Public Access

Marriage records are public in Florida under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can ask for a copy. The clerk removes sensitive information like Social Security numbers before releasing documents. Certified copies can be obtained in person, by mail, or online.

Mail requests go 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 payment. A self-addressed stamped envelope helps with the return.

Recently married couples should know that recording takes time. The officiant has 10 days to return the license, and the clerk needs more time to process it. Call (561) 355-2996 if you need a status update on a recent Royal Palm Beach marriage 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.