Find Silver Springs Shores Marriage Records

Marriage records for Silver Springs Shores are handled by the Marion County Clerk of Court in Ocala. The clerk office manages licenses, civil ceremonies, and record storage for all Marion County communities.

How to Get a Marriage License

Silver Springs Shores is an unincorporated community in Marion County, located just southeast of Ocala. There is no marriage license office in Silver Springs Shores. All applications go through the Marion County Clerk of Court at the Marion County Courthouse, 110 NW 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475. The drive from Silver Springs Shores to the courthouse takes about 15 minutes. Call (352) 671-8545 with any questions.

Both partners must appear in person at the same time. Bring valid photo ID. Driver licenses, passports, military IDs, and state ID cards are accepted. U.S. citizens need a Social Security number. If either party was previously married, have the date that marriage ended. The clerk will ask for it during the application.

Walk-ins are accepted during business hours. Appointments can help if you want to avoid a wait. The application takes about half an hour. Your license gets issued the same day. Florida residents then wait three days before they can use it. Taking a premarital course or living out of state removes that wait.

Marriage License Fees

The fee for a Marion County marriage license is $86. With a premarital course, it is $61. Under Florida Statute 741.0305, the course must come from a state-approved provider and be finished within one year of the application. Completing the course saves $25 and waives the three-day waiting period.

Civil ceremonies performed by the clerk cost $30. The office accepts cash and major credit cards. No personal checks. Duplicate licenses run $30 each. Amendments to a recorded license require a court order and an additional fee.

Certified copies of marriage records cost a fee per copy. In-person pickup at the Ocala courthouse is the fastest way to get them. You can also order online through the clerk website or by mail. Mail requests need a check or money order payable to the Marion County Clerk of Court.

Online Marriage Record Search

The Marion County Clerk offers an online records search. You can look up marriage records by name for free. The index shows basic data like both parties and the recording date. Getting a certified copy has a fee, but the search itself does not cost anything. The online system is available 24 hours a day.

Records from before June 6, 1927 exist only at the county level. Florida began collecting marriage data statewide on that date. For older records, contact the Marion County Clerk by phone or visit the courthouse in Ocala.

The Florida Department of Health keeps state marriage certificates from 1927 forward. A certified copy costs $5 from the state, with extra copies at $4 each. VitalChek handles online orders at $15 plus a $7 processing fee. The county clerk in Ocala is typically quicker and costs less than the state option for Silver Springs Shores marriages.

Marriage License Steps

Silver Springs Shores residents should follow these steps:

• Both parties go to the Marion County Clerk in Ocala together
• Bring valid photo ID and Social Security numbers
• Share the end date of any previous marriages
• Pay $86 (or $61 with premarital course proof)
• Florida residents wait three days unless the course was completed
• The license works for 60 days and is valid anywhere in Florida

Only Florida residents have the three-day wait. Out-of-state applicants skip it. A premarital course waives the wait for all applicants. The course must be from a registered provider and completed within one year of applying.

Florida Statute 741.07 lists who can perform the ceremony. Ordained ministers, judges, clerks, deputy clerks, and Florida notaries public all qualify. Witnesses are not legally required, but most couples bring at least one. The officiant has 10 days to sign the license and return it to the clerk after the ceremony. The clerk records the marriage and reports the data to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics. Processing takes roughly 60 days.

Certified Copies and Public Access

Certified copies of Silver Springs Shores marriage records come from the Marion County Clerk. Visit the courthouse in Ocala at 110 NW 1st Avenue for the fastest service. The clerk website has online ordering. Mail requests go to the same Ocala address with a check or money order.

Under Florida Statutes Chapter 119, marriage records are public. Anyone can view or copy them. Social Security numbers and some personal details are redacted. Confidential filing is available under Section 119.071 for people who qualify.

Recently married near Silver Springs Shores? The county clerk in Ocala has your record first. The state office in Jacksonville takes about two months to process the data. Go to the county for faster access to your marriage documents.

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