Escambia County Marriage Records
Escambia County marriage records are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Pensacola. As the westernmost county in Florida, Escambia County serves a large population in the Pensacola metro area. The clerk handles all marriage license applications, issues certified copies, and performs civil ceremonies at the courthouse. You can search for Escambia County marriage records in person at the Pensacola office or through the state. Couples who want to get married in Escambia County start at the clerk office. Certified copies of older Escambia County marriage records are available from both the local clerk and the Florida Department of Health in Jacksonville.
Escambia County Quick Facts
Escambia County Clerk of Court
The Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court runs the marriage license division in Pensacola. Both people who plan to marry must show up together at the clerk office. A valid photo ID is required for each person. Driver licenses, passports, state IDs, and military IDs all work. U.S. citizens also need to provide a Social Security number. If either person has been married before, the exact date of the prior divorce, death, or annulment must be provided.
The Escambia County clerk office is at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Center in downtown Pensacola. Call (850) 595-4310 to confirm hours or ask about the application process. Walk-ins are typically accepted for marriage license applications. Both parties sign an affidavit under Section 741.04 of the Florida Statutes. There is no blood test and no residency requirement, so anyone can apply for an Escambia County marriage license. The clerk staff in Pensacola will guide you through the forms and paperwork.
| Office | Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Location | M.C. Blanchard Judicial Center, Pensacola, FL |
| Phone | (850) 595-4310 |
| Website | escambiaclerk.com |
| License Fee | $86.00 (without course) / $61.00 (with course) |
| Ceremony Fee | $30.00 |
Note: The Escambia County clerk website has information on hours, location details, and other services besides marriage records.
Escambia County Marriage License Fees
A marriage license in Escambia County costs $86 without a premarital course. With a completed course, the fee drops to $61. The premarital course must be taken within one year of applying, per Section 741.0305 of the Florida Statutes. On top of the fee cut, the course waives the three-day waiting period for Florida residents. Non-Florida residents skip the waiting period automatically and can marry the same day in Escambia County.
The Escambia County license stays valid for 60 days. Use it for your ceremony anywhere in Florida. After the wedding, the officiant signs the license and the couple returns it to the Escambia County clerk within 10 days. The clerk records it and sends the information to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics. One free certified copy is provided to the couple after recording. Ceremonies at the clerk office cost $30. Under Section 741.07, ordained ministers, judges, clerks, and notaries can officiate marriages in Escambia County.
Get Copies of Escambia County Marriage Records
Certified copies of Escambia County marriage records are available from the clerk office in Pensacola. Visit in person or send a written request by mail with the names of both spouses, the marriage date, and your payment. The Escambia County clerk can provide copies of any marriage license that was recorded in the county. Call (850) 595-4310 to ask about the current fee for certified copies.
The Florida Department of Health also keeps Escambia County marriage certificates from June 6, 1927 to the present. The state charges $5 for a search of one calendar year plus one certified copy. Extra copies cost $4 each. You can mail your request to the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or order through VitalChek, the only contracted online vendor. VitalChek charges $15 for the state fee plus $7 for processing. Escambia County marriage records from before June 1927 only exist at the local clerk office since the state did not keep files that far back.
The Escambia County Clerk of Court website provides information about local recording services and certified copies.
The clerk office in Pensacola handles all Escambia County marriage license applications and certified copy requests.
Escambia County Marriage Record Access
Marriage records in Escambia County are public. Florida Statutes Chapter 119 opens all state, county, and municipal records to anyone who wants to see them. You do not need to be related to the people on the record. Section 119.07 requires the record custodian to allow inspection and copying at any reasonable time. Plain copies cost up to 15 cents per page. Certified copies cost $1 under the statute, though the Escambia County clerk may add a certification charge.
Some details get redacted from public copies. Social Security numbers and bank account information are protected under Section 119.071. The core details on any Escambia County marriage record stay open. Names, dates, and the county of issuance are all public information. Section 741.09 requires the Escambia County clerk to maintain a correct record of every marriage license issued. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers directory links to all 67 county clerk offices including Escambia County.
Search Escambia County Records Online
The Escambia County Clerk website offers some online services. Check the site for details on searching official records and requesting copies. The My Florida County Records portal is another option that covers official records across many Florida counties from one search tool. For state-level records, VitalChek gives you online access to order certified marriage certificates from any county.
The Florida Department of Health website covers the full ordering process for Escambia County marriage certificates at the state level.
This state portal handles requests for marriage records from all 67 Florida counties including Escambia.
Processing takes 3 to 5 business days for records from 1970 onward. Older Escambia County marriage records may take longer. For the fastest results on recent marriages, contact the Escambia County clerk in Pensacola directly since they have the record before the state office in Jacksonville does.
Note: After a ceremony, it takes about 60 days for the Escambia County clerk to send the recorded license to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.
Cities in Escambia County
Escambia County includes Pensacola and several other communities. Marriage licenses for residents of these areas are all handled through the Escambia County Clerk of Court in Pensacola.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Escambia County and may have the marriage records you need if the marriage took place outside the Pensacola area.