Search Baker County Marriage Records

Baker County marriage records are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Macclenny. If you are looking for a marriage license filed in Baker County, the clerk office is the first place to check. You can also request a state-level marriage certificate through the Florida Department of Health for any marriage recorded from June 1927 onward. Baker County is a small county in northeast Florida, but the process for getting marriage records works the same as everywhere else in the state. Anyone can request these records. No special relationship to the couple is needed. This page covers how to search for, request, and get copies of Baker County marriage records.

Baker County Clerk of Court

The Baker County Clerk of the Circuit Court issues all marriage licenses in the county. The office is in Macclenny. Both parties must appear together with valid photo identification. A driver license, passport, military ID, or state ID card all work. U.S. citizens need to provide a Social Security number. If either person was married before, bring the exact date of your last divorce, death, or annulment. The clerk follows the rules set out in Florida Statutes Chapter 741. Section 741.04 requires both parties to sign an affidavit with their true ages before the license is issued.

Call (904) 259-8113 to reach the Baker County clerk. Ask about hours and what to bring. Walk-in service is the standard for smaller counties like Baker.

Baker County Marriage License Fees

The cost for a marriage license in Baker County is $86 without a premarital course. With an approved course certificate, the fee drops to $61. The premarital course has to be completed within one year before you apply, per Section 741.0305 of the Florida Statutes. Taking the course also eliminates the three-day waiting period for Florida residents, which means you could apply and get married the same day at the Baker County clerk office.

Non-residents of Florida skip the waiting period automatically. There is no blood test. No residency requirement applies. A Baker County marriage license is good anywhere in Florida for 60 days from the date it is issued, under Section 741.041. After the ceremony, the signed license goes back to the Baker County clerk within 10 days for recording.

Ceremonies may be available for $30. Check with the Baker County clerk for availability. Ordained ministers, judges, clerks, and notaries can all perform the ceremony under Section 741.07.

How to Get Baker County Marriage Records

To get a copy of a marriage license that was filed in Baker County, contact the clerk office in Macclenny. The clerk keeps a record of every license issued under Section 741.09. After the ceremony, the completed license is recorded into the official records. One free certified copy goes to the couple at that time. If you need more copies later, you pay a small fee. Call (904) 259-8113 to find out what Baker County charges for additional certified copies of marriage records.

The Florida Department of Health is another source for Baker County marriage certificates. The state has records from June 6, 1927 to the present. The fee is $5 for a search of one year plus one certified copy. Extra copies are $4 each. Mail your request to P.O. Box 210, Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042 with a check or money order payable to Vital Statistics. Include both spouse names, dates of birth, the marriage date, and that the license was issued in Baker County.

For faster service, use VitalChek to order online. The total is $15 for the state fee plus $7 for VitalChek processing. This is the only vendor the state recommends. UPS shipping is available if you need the Baker County marriage certificate quickly.

Note: Records from before June 6, 1927 are only available from the Baker County clerk office in Macclenny.

Public Records Law and Baker County

Florida's public records law applies to Baker County marriage records. Under Chapter 119, all state and county records are open for inspection by any person. You do not have to explain why you want the record. Section 119.07 says the custodian of records must allow copying at a reasonable time. Fees are set at 15 cents per page for plain copies. Certified copies are $1 under the general public records statute, though specific record types at the clerk office may have different rates.

Social Security numbers and bank account details are always redacted from public copies. Medical information is also protected under Section 119.071. The rest of the Baker County marriage record is fully public. Anyone can walk in and ask to see it.

Baker County Marriage Records Online

Baker County is a smaller county without a large online records portal. The Baker County Clerk website has some information about services, but you may need to call or visit for marriage record searches. The My Florida County Records portal is worth checking too. It connects to official records across many Florida counties from one search page. For Baker County marriage records, a phone call to the clerk at (904) 259-8113 is often the quickest route to find what you need.

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website has a directory of all 67 county clerks. You can use it to look up the Baker County office or compare it with nearby counties if you are not sure where a marriage was filed.

The Baker County Clerk of Court website provides general information about recording services and marriage licenses in the county.

Visit the Baker County clerk site to learn more about local filing requirements and office hours for marriage license services.

Cities in Baker County

Baker County is a rural county in northeast Florida. Macclenny is the county seat and the main population center. There are no cities in Baker County that meet the population threshold for a separate page on this site. All Baker County residents go to the clerk office in Macclenny for marriage license services. Glen St. Mary and Sanderson are other communities in the county that use the same office.

Nearby Counties

Baker County shares borders with several other Florida counties. Each has its own clerk office for marriage records. A license from any county works statewide.