The Hammocks Marriage Records

Marriage records for The Hammocks are handled by the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court. The county clerk manages all license applications, record searches, and certified copy requests for The Hammocks area residents.

Marriage License Office for The Hammocks

The Hammocks is a census-designated place in southwest Miami-Dade County. There is no separate marriage license office in The Hammocks. The Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court is responsible for issuing all marriage licenses. The main office is at Overtown Transit Village South, 601 NW 1 Court, Suite 1900, Miami, FL 33136. Phone: (786) 469-2400.

The Hammocks is in the southwest part of the county. The drive to the main downtown office can take a while depending on traffic. Miami-Dade County has six district court locations, and a south or west location might cut your travel time. Look up options on the clerk website before heading out.

Both people must appear at the clerk office at the same time. Each person brings valid photo ID. The clerk accepts driver licenses, passports, military IDs, state ID cards, alien registration cards, and naturalization certificates. U.S. citizens provide a Social Security number. If either party was married before, the date that marriage ended is needed.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted. Appointments are available online and can cut down on wait time.

Marriage License Fees Near The Hammocks

The marriage license fee is $86. Couples who complete a premarital course pay $61. Under Florida Statute 741.0305, the course has to come from a registered provider and be done within one year. The course also removes the three-day waiting period for Florida residents.

If you want the clerk to perform your ceremony, it costs $30. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express). Personal checks are not. Duplicate licenses are $30 each. Amendments require a court order plus $30.

Certified copies of a marriage record cost $9 for the first and $7 for each one after that. When the clerk has to search across years, the charge is $2 per year searched.

Search The Hammocks Marriage Records Online

The Miami-Dade Online Marriage License Bureau is a free search tool available to anyone. Records go back to 1971. Enter a name or license number to see results showing both parties and the marriage date. The database runs around the clock.

Records from before 1971 are not online. Call the clerk at (786) 469-2400 for older records. Records before June 6, 1927 are available only at the county level. Florida began collecting marriage data statewide on that date.

State-level records from 1927 forward are at the Florida Department of Health. State copies are $5 for the first, $4 for more. VitalChek charges $15 plus $7 processing. For marriages in The Hammocks, the county clerk is usually the faster and more affordable option.

Getting Married in The Hammocks

Here is the process for The Hammocks residents:

• Complete the online pre-application on the Miami-Dade clerk website
• Both partners visit any clerk location together with photo ID
• Provide Social Security numbers (U.S. citizens)
• Pay $86 ($61 with premarital course)
• Wait three days if a Florida resident without the course
• License is good for 60 days across all of Florida

Non-residents have no waiting period. Florida residents also skip it by completing an approved premarital course within 12 months of applying.

Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judges, clerks of court, deputy clerks, and Florida notary publics can perform the ceremony. Witnesses are not legally required, though most couples have them. After the ceremony, the officiant has 10 days to sign and return the license. The clerk records it and sends the data to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics. The full recording process takes about 60 days.

Certified Copies for The Hammocks Residents

Three ways to get certified copies of a marriage record. The clerk's online portal is the fastest option. Pay by credit card and copies are mailed to you. In person at the Marriage License Bureau, 601 NW 1 Court, Suite 1900, Miami, FL 33136. Or by mail with a cashier's check or money order payable to Clerk of the Courts.

Marriage records in Miami-Dade are public documents under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can search or order copies. Social Security numbers and other sensitive details are redacted. If you qualify for a confidential filing, the clerk has a Request for Confidentiality form under Section 119.071.

Married recently in The Hammocks? Start with the county clerk for the fastest proof. State records take about 60 days to reflect new filings from the county.

Other Cities in Miami-Dade County

All cities in Miami-Dade County are served by the same clerk for marriage records. Select a city for more details.