Access Winter Springs Marriage Records

Marriage records for Winter Springs go through the Seminole County Clerk of Court in nearby Sanford. The clerk office handles every part of the process from license applications to certified copies.

Where to Apply for a Marriage License

Winter Springs is in Seminole County, just east of Sanford. There is no marriage license office in Winter Springs itself. The Seminole County Clerk of Court at 301 North Park Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771 handles all marriage license business for the county. From Winter Springs, the Sanford courthouse is roughly a 10-minute drive.

Both people need to show up together. Bring valid photo ID. Driver licenses from any state work, along with passports, military IDs, and state ID cards. U.S. citizens must provide a Social Security number. Been married before? You need the date your prior marriage ended through divorce or death.

You can walk in or make an appointment. The clerk staff handles applications during normal business hours. Most visits take about 20 to 30 minutes from start to finish. Your license gets issued the same day, but the three-day waiting period for Florida residents must pass first before you can use it. Out-of-state residents and couples with a premarital course certificate skip the wait.

There is no age limit for marriage in Florida with parental consent, though minors under 18 face additional requirements. For couples where both parties are 18 or older, the process is straightforward. Just bring your ID, pay the fee, and the clerk takes care of the rest.

Fees and Payment for Winter Springs Residents

The standard marriage license fee is $86. With a premarital course, it goes down to $61. Under Florida Statute 741.0305, the course must come from an approved provider and be finished within a year of your application date. The course saves $25 and eliminates the three-day wait.

Civil ceremony fee is $30. The clerk office accepts cash and major credit cards. No personal checks. Duplicate licenses are $30 each. Need to fix an error on a recorded license? That takes a court order and an additional fee.

Certified copies of marriage records cost a fee per copy from the Seminole County Clerk. You can pick up copies at the courthouse, order online, or request by mail. Pricing varies by record type. Mail requests need a check or money order payable to the Seminole County Clerk of Court.

Online Marriage Record Search

The Seminole County Clerk has a free online search tool for official records. You can look up marriages by name. The search shows basic recording information at no cost. Ordering a certified copy through the site has a fee. The database covers many years of records and is available any time.

Records before June 6, 1927 exist only at the county level. The state did not track marriages before that date. Contact the Seminole County Clerk for older records.

The Florida Department of Health maintains state marriage certificates from 1927 to the present. One certified copy costs $5 from the state. Additional copies are $4 each. You can order through VitalChek online for $15 plus a $7 fee. For Winter Springs marriages, the county clerk is typically quicker and costs less than ordering from the state.

Winter Springs Marriage License Steps

Here is what to do to get a marriage license:

• Visit the Seminole County Clerk office in Sanford with both parties present
• Bring valid photo ID and Social Security numbers (U.S. citizens)
• Have the end date of any prior marriages ready
• Pay the $86 fee or $61 with a premarital course certificate
• Wait three days (Florida residents without the course only)
• Use the license within 60 days at any location in Florida

The three-day waiting period is for Florida residents only. Non-residents can use the license right away. Taking the premarital course eliminates it for all applicants. The course provider must be registered with the state.

Under Florida Statute 741.07, the ceremony can be done by an ordained minister, a judge, a clerk or deputy clerk, or a Florida notary public. Witnesses are not legally needed but are recommended. After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the clerk within 10 days. The clerk then records it and sends the information to the Bureau of Vital Statistics. This recording process takes about 60 days.

Getting Copies of Your Marriage Record

Certified copies of Winter Springs marriage records come from the Seminole County Clerk. The courthouse in Sanford offers in-person service for the fastest turnaround. Online orders through the clerk website are also available. Mail requests can be sent to 301 North Park Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771 with the proper payment.

Marriage records are public in Florida under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone may search or obtain copies. Social Security numbers get redacted from public records. If you need confidential handling, ask the clerk about options under Section 119.071.

If you just got married in Winter Springs, contact the county clerk first for proof. The state office processes recording data about 60 days after the ceremony, so the county will have your record on file sooner.

Other Cities in Seminole County

All Seminole County cities use the same clerk for marriage records. Click a city for details.