The Acreage Marriage Records

Marriage records for The Acreage are handled by the Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller. As an unincorporated community in western Palm Beach County, The Acreage relies on the county clerk office in West Palm Beach for all marriage license services.

Where The Acreage Residents Apply for a Marriage License

The Acreage is in Palm Beach County. The Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller issues marriage licenses at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: (561) 355-2996.

The Acreage is a rural community in the western part of the county. The drive east to the clerk office in West Palm Beach typically takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic along Northlake Boulevard or Southern Boulevard. It is a longer drive than most Palm Beach County communities face, so plan your time accordingly.

Both people must appear at the clerk office together. Bring a valid photo ID. The clerk takes driver licenses, passports, state IDs, military IDs, and naturalization certificates. U.S. citizens provide a Social Security number. If either person was previously married, the exact date the prior marriage ended is required. No blood tests, physicals, or residency proof are needed.

Marriage License Fees for The Acreage

A marriage license costs $86 at the clerk office. The fee goes down to $61 with a premarital preparation course certificate. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, the course must come from a registered provider and be completed within 12 months of the application. Taking the course also waives the three-day waiting period for Florida residents.

Clerk ceremonies cost $30. Payment at the counter is by cash, credit cards, or debit cards. No personal checks. A duplicate license is $30 if needed.

Since The Acreage is a bit of a drive from the clerk office, doing the premarital course is especially worth it for local couples. It lets you skip the wait, meaning you only need to make one trip to the courthouse instead of going back three days later to pick up the license. Online courses from state-approved providers take about four hours and cost between $20 and $40.

Searching Marriage Records for The Acreage

The Palm Beach County Clerk website has a free online records search. You can look up marriage records by name. Results include both parties' names and the date of the license. This saves you the drive to West Palm Beach just to check on a record.

Not all records are in the online system. For records that are not showing up, contact the clerk by phone at (561) 355-2996 or visit the office. Older records may exist only in paper form. Any marriage recorded before June 6, 1927, is only available at the county level. The state did not start collecting marriage data until that date.

The Florida Department of Health holds statewide marriage records from 1927 onward. A search and one certified copy costs $5 from the state, plus $4 for each additional copy. VitalChek is another option at $15 plus a processing fee. For marriages in The Acreage area, the county clerk is usually the more practical source.

How to Get Married in The Acreage

Here is the process for The Acreage residents:

• Drive to the Palm Beach County Clerk at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach
• Both parties bring valid photo ID and Social Security numbers
• Pay $86 (or $61 with a premarital course certificate)
• Florida residents wait three calendar days without the course
• The license is valid for 60 days and can be used anywhere in Florida
• After the ceremony, the officiant returns the signed license to the clerk within 10 days

Non-Florida residents do not wait. The premarital course waives the wait for everyone. Once you have the license, the wedding can take place at any venue in the state. The Acreage and surrounding western Palm Beach County have large private properties that many couples use for outdoor ceremonies.

Under Florida law, ordained ministers, judges, clerks of court and their deputies, and Florida notaries public can officiate. No witnesses are required by law. The officiant completes and signs the license after the ceremony, then sends it to the clerk within 10 days. The clerk records the marriage and forwards the information to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics in Tallahassee.

Getting Certified Copies

Marriage records in Florida are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can request a copy. The clerk removes sensitive details like Social Security numbers before releasing documents. You can get certified copies in person at the clerk office, by mail, or through the online ordering system.

Mail requests go to Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller, 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Include both names, the approximate marriage date, and your payment. A self-addressed stamped envelope helps with the return. This is a good option for Acreage residents who want to avoid the drive.

If your marriage just happened, the record may not be in the system yet. The officiant has 10 days to return the license, and the clerk needs time to enter it. Call (561) 355-2996 for a status update on a recently filed marriage from The Acreage area.

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.