St. Petersburg Marriage Records

Marriage records for St. Petersburg residents are managed by the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court. The clerk office in Clearwater issues licenses, performs ceremonies, and keeps all marriage documents on file for the county.

Where to Get a Marriage License in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is in Pinellas County. The Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court issues marriage licenses from their main office at 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. The phone number is (727) 464-3341.

St. Petersburg is the largest city in Pinellas County. The clerk office in Clearwater is about 22 miles north of downtown St. Petersburg. The drive takes 30 to 40 minutes. Both people must appear together with valid photo ID. Walk-ins are accepted.

The clerk takes several forms of ID: driver license from any state, passport, military ID, state ID card, alien registration card, or naturalization certificate. U.S. citizens need a Social Security number. If either person was married before, bring the date that marriage ended and whether it was through divorce, death, or annulment.

St. Petersburg Marriage License Fees

The license costs $86. Couples who complete a premarital course pay $61 instead. The course must be done within one year of applying. Under Florida Statute 741.0305, the course provider has to be state-approved for the reduced fee to apply.

A ceremony at the clerk office costs $30. The clerk performs weddings right in the office. Cash, credit cards, and debit cards are accepted. Personal checks are not taken for marriage services.

Certified copies of marriage records run $9 for the first and $7 for each extra copy. If you can not provide the year of marriage, the clerk may charge a $2 per-year search fee. Copies are available online, in person, or by mail.

Search St. Petersburg Marriage Records Online

The Pinellas County clerk website has an online records search. You can look up marriage records by name for free. Results display both parties and the marriage date. The search does not cost anything, but certified copies come with a fee.

For records going further back, the Florida Department of Health has state marriage certificates from 1927 forward. The cost is $5 for a search and one certified copy, then $4 for each additional one. VitalChek offers online ordering at $15 plus a processing fee.

For St. Petersburg marriages, the county clerk is typically the faster option. State records take about 60 days to process after a ceremony. Records before June 6, 1927 exist only at the county level since the state did not begin collecting marriage data until that date.

How to Apply for a Marriage License

St. Petersburg residents follow these steps:

• Fill out a pre-application on the Pinellas County clerk website
• Both parties visit the clerk office in Clearwater together
• Bring valid photo ID and Social Security number
• Pay $86 (or $61 with premarital course completion)
• Wait three days if you are a Florida resident without a course
• The license is valid for 60 days anywhere in Florida

Florida Statute 741.04 creates a three-day waiting period for state residents. Non-residents do not wait. A premarital course waives the waiting period for everyone. The course must be from a registered provider and completed within one year of the application date.

Under Section 741.07, ordained ministers, judges, clerks and their deputies, and Florida notaries public can perform the ceremony. Witnesses are not legally required in Florida, though having them is a good practice. After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the clerk within 10 days.

Getting Certified Copies in St. Petersburg

There are three ways to get certified copies. Order online through the Pinellas County clerk site. Go in person to 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. Or mail a request with a money order or cashier's check payable to the Pinellas County Clerk.

Marriage records in Pinellas County are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can inspect or copy them. Social Security numbers and other private details are redacted from what gets released.

If you just got married in St. Petersburg and need proof right away, the county clerk is the fastest source. State records through the Department of Health take about 60 days to process after the ceremony. The county has it sooner because the officiant files the completed license directly with them.

Other Cities in Pinellas County

All Pinellas County cities use the same clerk office for marriage records. Pick a city below for local details.