Vero Beach South Marriage Records

Marriage records for Vero Beach South are kept by the Indian River County Clerk of Court. The clerk office processes licenses, performs ceremonies, and maintains all recorded marriage documents.

Where to Get a Marriage License Near Vero Beach South

Vero Beach South is a census-designated place in Indian River County. The Indian River County Clerk of Court handles all marriage license applications at the courthouse in Vero Beach, the county seat. Call (772) 770-5185 for hours and questions.

Both parties must show up together with valid photo ID. The clerk accepts driver licenses, passports, military IDs, state ID cards, alien registration cards, and naturalization certificates. U.S. citizens need a Social Security number. If either person was married before, bring the date the prior marriage ended.

Walk-ins are fine during regular hours. An appointment can help shorten the wait. The clerk has a pre-application online. Fill it out before your visit so the process goes faster when you arrive.

Vero Beach South is right next to the city of Vero Beach, so the courthouse is just a short drive away. Most residents can get there in about 10 minutes. The office staff is used to walk-in traffic and can usually process a license application within 30 to 45 minutes.

Vero Beach South Marriage License Fees

Indian River County charges $86 for a marriage license. A premarital course lowers the fee to $61. The course must come from an approved provider and be completed within one year. Under Florida Statute 741.0305, the course also waives the three-day wait for Florida residents.

The clerk charges $30 to perform a ceremony. Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are accepted. No personal checks. A duplicate license is $30. Amendments require a court order plus $30.

Certified copies run $9 for the first and $7 for each additional. If you are not sure of the marriage year, a $2 search fee per year applies. Order copies online, in person, or by mail.

Search Vero Beach South Marriage Records Online

The Indian River County Clerk website has an online records search. Look up marriage records by name for free. Certified copies cost money, but searching does not.

Records not online may require a call to the clerk at (772) 770-5185. Staff can check older files. Records from before June 6, 1927 only exist at the county level.

The Florida Department of Health has state marriage records from 1927 forward. A state search is $5 for one certified copy plus $4 for each extra. VitalChek charges $15 plus $7 processing. For Vero Beach South marriages, the Indian River County Clerk is typically faster.

Steps to Get Married Near Vero Beach South

What you need to do:

• Complete the pre-application on the Indian River County clerk website
• Both parties go to the Vero Beach courthouse with valid photo ID
• Provide 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 is for Florida residents only. Out-of-state couples can use the license right away. Taking the premarital course removes the wait for everyone. The provider must be state-registered.

Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judges, clerks of court, deputy clerks, and Florida notaries public may perform ceremonies. Witnesses are not legally required but recommended. The officiant signs the license and returns it to the clerk within 10 days. Recording and sending data to the Bureau of Vital Statistics takes about 60 days.

Certified Copies of Vero Beach South Marriage Records

Three options for certified copies. Online through the Indian River County Clerk website is fastest. Pay by credit card and copies get mailed. In-person requests go to the Vero Beach courthouse. Mail requests require a cashier's check or money order payable to the Clerk of Court.

Indian River County marriage records are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can access them. Social Security numbers and sensitive details are redacted. For confidential filing, ask the clerk about the form under Section 119.071.

Need proof of a recent marriage fast? Go to the county clerk. The state office runs about two months behind because of the recording chain after the ceremony.

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.