Weston Marriage Records Lookup

Marriage records for Weston residents are processed and stored by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. The clerk office in Fort Lauderdale handles all license applications, ceremonies, and record requests for Weston.

Where Weston Couples Apply for a Marriage License

Weston is part of Broward County. The Broward County Clerk of Courts handles all marriage license services from the Central Courthouse, Midrise Building, 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 02460, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Weston is in the far western portion of the county, so the drive to the courthouse runs about 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.

The clerk is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Phone: (954) 831-7283. Walk-ins only. Both applicants must appear together with a valid photo ID. Accepted forms include driver licenses, passports, state IDs, military IDs, and alien registration cards.

U.S. citizens need to give their Social Security number. If either person had a prior marriage, bring the end date and how it ended. The clerk will not issue a new license without that information. Plan your trip to Fort Lauderdale during the early morning hours to avoid the longest wait times.

Marriage License Fees for Weston Residents

A marriage license is $86. Completing a premarital preparation course before applying cuts the fee to $61. The course also waives the three-day waiting period for Florida residents. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, the course must come from an approved provider and be finished within one year of the application date.

The clerk performs ceremonies for $30. Cash and credit cards are accepted. No personal checks. Each certified copy of a Weston marriage record is $3 from the clerk office.

All Broward County cities share the same fee schedule. There are no extra fees for Weston residents. The premarital course is the only way to reduce the cost.

Searching for Weston Marriage Records

The Broward County Clerk records request portal is the best starting point. Broward County has records dating back to 1915. Type in a name and browse the results for free. The search shows both spouses and the marriage date.

Weston is a relatively newer city, so most marriage records filed there will be in the digital system. If you are looking for a record that does not appear online, call the clerk office or visit in person. The staff can check paper archives at 540 SE 3rd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.

State records are also available. The Florida Department of Health keeps marriage records from 1927 forward. A search and one certified copy is $5, with additional copies at $4 each. VitalChek offers online ordering with a processing fee. For Weston marriages, the county clerk is normally the quicker path.

Marriage License Steps for Weston

Here is the process for Weston residents:

• Drive to the Broward County Clerk at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
• Both people appear with valid photo ID and Social Security number
• Provide prior marriage dissolution details if needed
• Pay $86 (or $61 with a premarital course certificate)
• Florida residents wait three days unless the course removes it
• The license stays valid for 60 days across all of Florida

Non-Florida residents have no waiting period. Florida residents must wait three days unless they took a premarital course. Many Weston couples opt for the course since it saves both money and time. The course can be taken online or in person from an approved provider.

After getting your license, pick an officiant. Florida law allows judges, ordained ministers, clerks and their deputies, and Florida notaries public to perform the ceremony. There is no requirement for witnesses under state law. The officiant signs the license and sends it to the Broward County Clerk within 10 days for official recording.

Certified Copies for Weston Marriages

Get certified copies at the Broward County Clerk office, 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. Each copy is $3. You can also mail a request with the names of both spouses, the approximate date, and payment.

Florida treats marriage records as public records under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can request a copy. The clerk removes sensitive data like Social Security numbers before releasing the record. Certified copies are used for name changes, immigration, insurance, and other legal purposes.

For recent Weston marriages, the county clerk is the fastest source. The state takes about 60 days to get new records into its system. The Broward County Clerk usually has records ready much sooner.

Other Cities in Broward County

All cities in Broward County use the same clerk office for marriage records. Select a city below for more local details.