Gadsden County Marriage Records
Gadsden County marriage records are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Quincy. Located in the Florida panhandle just west of Tallahassee, Gadsden County processes all marriage license applications through the clerk office. If you want to search for a Gadsden County marriage record or apply for a new license, the clerk office in Quincy is the place to go. Certified copies are available from both the local clerk and the state Bureau of Vital Statistics. The state holds Gadsden County marriage certificates from June 1927 to the present, while the clerk in Quincy has local records going back even further.
Gadsden County Quick Facts
Gadsden County Clerk of Court
The Gadsden County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles all marriage license services from the courthouse in Quincy. Both parties who plan to marry must appear in person at the same time. Valid photo identification is required for each person. A driver license, passport, state ID, or military ID works. U.S. citizens need their Social Security number. If either person was married before, the exact date of that marriage ending is required.
Reach the Gadsden County clerk at (850) 875-8601. Call ahead to check on hours and what to bring. Walk-in applications are usually accepted. Both parties will sign an affidavit under Section 741.04 of Florida Statutes Chapter 741. Florida does not require a blood test. There is no residency requirement. Anyone from any state or country can apply for a Gadsden County marriage license at the clerk office in Quincy.
| Office | Gadsden County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Location | Gadsden County Courthouse, Quincy, FL |
| Phone | (850) 875-8601 |
| License Fee | $86.00 (without course) / $61.00 (with course) |
| Ceremony Fee | $30.00 |
Note: Gadsden County sits next to Leon County where Tallahassee is located, so some couples from the Tallahassee area apply here as well.
Gadsden County Marriage License Costs
The cost for a Gadsden County marriage license is $86 without a premarital course. Complete a course and the fee goes down to $61. That $25 discount comes from Section 741.0305 of the Florida Statutes. The course must be taken within one year of the license application. It also waives the three-day waiting period that applies to Florida residents. If both parties live outside Florida, there is no waiting period at all. They can marry on the same day they get the Gadsden County license.
A Gadsden County marriage license is good for 60 days from the date of issuance. Use it for a ceremony anywhere in the state. After the wedding, the signed license goes back to the Gadsden County clerk within 10 days. The clerk records the license and sends the data to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics. One free certified copy is mailed to the couple after the recording is done.
Ceremonies at the Gadsden County clerk office cost $30. Section 741.07 of the Florida Statutes also allows ordained ministers, judges, and notaries public to officiate.
Get Certified Copies in Gadsden County
To get a certified copy of a Gadsden County marriage record, contact the clerk office in Quincy. You can go in person or send a written request by mail. Include the names of both spouses, the date of marriage, and payment. Call (850) 875-8601 to find out the current fee for certified copies of Gadsden County marriage records.
The state also has Gadsden County marriage certificates. The Florida Department of Health maintains records from June 6, 1927 to the present. The state charges $5 for a one-year search plus one certified copy. Additional copies are $4 each. Mail requests to the Bureau of Vital Statistics at P.O. Box 210, Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042. Include a check or money order payable to Vital Statistics. VitalChek is the only online vendor approved by the state and charges $15 plus $7 for processing. Any Gadsden County marriage from before June 1927 is only on file at the local clerk in Quincy.
The Bureau of Vital Statistics processes mail requests in 3 to 5 business days for records from 1970 onward. Older Gadsden County marriage records may need more time.
Gadsden County Records and Public Access
Marriage records in Gadsden County are public documents under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. Anyone can request to see or copy them. No special relationship to the people named on the record is needed. Section 119.07 sets the maximum copy fee at 15 cents per page for plain copies. A certified copy has a base cost of $1 under the statute. The Gadsden County clerk may have additional fees for the certification process.
Some personal data is protected. Social Security numbers and bank account information are redacted from public copies under Section 119.071. All other details on a Gadsden County marriage record stay open. The clerk is required to keep accurate records of every license issued under Section 741.09. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website lists all 67 county clerk offices.
Search Gadsden County Marriage Records Online
Gadsden County does not have a large online records portal. The My Florida County Records tool may include some Gadsden County official records. For ordering certified copies online, VitalChek is the fastest route to get a Gadsden County marriage certificate from the state.
The Florida Department of Health marriage certificates page explains how to order Gadsden County records by mail or online.
This state page covers requests for marriage certificates from all 67 Florida counties including Gadsden County.
For in-person searches, the Gadsden County clerk in Quincy can look up records by name and year. Older files may be on paper or microfilm. Bring as much detail as you have about the marriage to help the clerk staff locate the right record. Since Gadsden County borders Leon County, some residents check both counties if they are not sure where the license was issued.
The VitalChek portal provides the quickest way to order a certified Gadsden County marriage certificate from the state without visiting an office.
VitalChek handles all online orders of Florida marriage records and is the only vendor approved by the state.
Note: If you need proof of a recent Gadsden County marriage, contact the clerk in Quincy first since state filing takes about 60 days after the ceremony.
Nearby Counties
If your search extends beyond Gadsden County, these neighboring counties in the panhandle and Big Bend region each have their own clerk of court managing marriage records.