Find Marriage Records in Sebastian

Marriage records for Sebastian are handled by the Indian River County Clerk of Court. The clerk processes licenses, performs ceremonies, and keeps all recorded marriage documents on file.

How to Get a Marriage License in Sebastian

Sebastian is a city in Indian River County. The Indian River County Clerk of Court processes all marriage license applications at the courthouse in Vero Beach. Call (772) 770-5185 for office hours and information.

Both people must appear together with valid photo ID. Accepted IDs include 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 you were married before, bring the date your prior marriage ended.

Walk-ins are accepted during business hours. Making an appointment can help you avoid a wait. There is a pre-application form on the clerk website. Filling it out before your trip to Vero Beach makes the process faster at the office.

Sebastian is in the northern part of Indian River County. The drive to the Vero Beach courthouse takes about 20 minutes heading south on US-1. Plan your visit around the clerk office hours and give yourself at least 30 to 45 minutes at the office for the full process.

Sebastian Marriage License Fees

A marriage license costs $86 in Indian River County. Taking a premarital course lowers the fee to $61. Under Florida Statute 741.0305, the course must be completed within a year and come from an approved provider. It also waives the three-day waiting period.

A ceremony by the clerk costs $30. The office takes cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Personal checks are not accepted. Duplicate licenses are $30. Amendments need a court order plus $30.

Certified copies of a marriage record cost $9 for the first and $7 for each extra. Not sure when the marriage took place? The clerk charges $2 per year searched. Order copies online, in person, or by mail.

Search Sebastian Marriage Records Online

The Indian River County Clerk has an online records search on their website. Search by name at no cost. Certified copies have a fee, but lookups are free.

Records not in the online system may need a phone call. Contact (772) 770-5185 for help with older records. Records before June 6, 1927 exist only at the county level.

The Florida Department of Health stores state marriage certificates from 1927 onward. A search costs $5 for one certified copy plus $4 for extras. VitalChek is another option at $15 plus $7 processing. For Sebastian marriages, the Indian River County Clerk is usually quicker.

Marriage License Steps for Sebastian

Here is the process:

• Fill out the pre-application on the Indian River County clerk website
• Both parties visit the Vero Beach courthouse with valid photo ID
• Bring 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 applies to Florida residents only. Out-of-state applicants skip it. The premarital course removes the wait for everyone. The course must come from a state-registered provider.

Ordained ministers, judges, clerks of court, deputy clerks, and Florida notaries public can perform ceremonies under Florida Statute 741.07. Witnesses are not legally required, though they are recommended. The officiant must sign the license and send it back to the clerk within 10 days. The clerk records it and forwards data to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics. Processing takes about 60 days.

Getting Certified Copies in Sebastian

Get certified copies three ways. Online from the Indian River County Clerk website is fastest. Pay by credit card and copies get mailed to your address. In person at the Vero Beach courthouse works too. Mail requests need a cashier's check or money order payable to the Clerk of Court.

Marriage records in Indian River County are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can search or request copies. Social Security numbers and personal data are redacted. If you qualify for a confidential filing, ask the clerk about the form under Section 119.071.

Married recently in Sebastian? Go to the county clerk for fast copies. The state office runs about two months behind because of the recording process.

Other Cities in Indian River County

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