West Little River Marriage Records
Marriage records for West Little River are managed by the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court. Residents use the county clerk for license applications, record searches, and copies of marriage documents.
West Little River Marriage Records Quick Facts
Where to Apply for a Marriage License Near West Little River
West Little River is a census-designated place in Miami-Dade County. There is no marriage license office in West Little River itself. The Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court issues all licenses for the area. The main office is at Overtown Transit Village South, 601 NW 1 Court, Suite 1900, Miami, FL 33136. Phone: (786) 469-2400.
West Little River is in the north-central part of the county, fairly close to downtown Miami. The main clerk office is a reasonable drive. Miami-Dade also has six district court locations, so you can pick the one nearest to you.
Both partners appear at the clerk office together with valid photo ID. Accepted IDs: driver licenses, passports, military IDs, state IDs, alien registration cards, naturalization certificates. U.S. citizens also bring a Social Security number. If either person was married before, bring the date it ended.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are fine. Appointments are available on the clerk website.
West Little River Marriage License Fees
The standard fee is $86. Completing a premarital course reduces it to $61. The course also waives the three-day waiting period. Per Florida Statute 741.0305, the course must come from an approved provider and be done within one year of applying.
Clerk ceremonies cost $30. They accept cash and major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express). No personal checks. Duplicates are $30, amendments need a court order plus $30.
Certified copies: $9 for the first copy, $7 for each extra. Year-by-year searches are $2 per year.
Online Search for West Little River Marriage Records
The Miami-Dade Online Marriage License Bureau provides free access to records from 1971 to the present. Search by name or license number. Results show both parties and the marriage date. Available around the clock.
Records from before 1971 are not in the online database. Call (786) 469-2400 for those. Records before June 6, 1927 exist only at the county level. Florida started statewide marriage data collection on that date.
State records from 1927 on are at the Florida Department of Health. State copies cost $5 first, $4 additional. VitalChek is $15 plus $7. The county clerk is usually faster for West Little River marriages.
How to Get Married Near West Little River
The process for West Little River residents:
- Complete the pre-application on the clerk website
- Both people visit any Miami-Dade clerk location with photo ID
- U.S. citizens provide Social Security numbers
- Pay $86 ($61 with course)
- Wait three days if a Florida resident without course completion
- License valid 60 days throughout Florida
No wait for out-of-state residents. Florida residents avoid it with an approved premarital course within 12 months. The course gives you two benefits at once: a lower fee and no waiting period.
Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judges, clerks of court, deputy clerks, and Florida notary publics can officiate. Witnesses are not legally required, but having them is always smart. The officiant returns the signed license to the clerk within 10 days. The clerk then records the marriage and sends the data to the Bureau of Vital Statistics. Full recording takes about 60 days.
Getting Certified Copies in West Little River
Three options for certified copies. Online via the clerk's portal is fastest. Pay with a credit card. In person at 601 NW 1 Court, Suite 1900, Miami, FL 33136. By mail with a cashier's check or money order payable to Clerk of the Courts.
Marriage records are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can access them. Social Security numbers are redacted. Confidentiality forms are available under Section 119.071.
Married recently in West Little River? Go to the county clerk first. State records lag about 60 days behind. The county office is the best place for fast proof of marriage if you need it for name changes, insurance updates, or any other legal purpose.
Other Cities in Miami-Dade County
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