Hamilton County Marriage Records
Hamilton County marriage records are on file at the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Jasper. This county in northern Florida, close to the Georgia border, handles all marriage license applications through the clerk office at the Hamilton County Courthouse. Searching for a Hamilton County marriage record starts with a call or visit to the clerk in Jasper. You can also request certified copies by mail or through the state. The Florida Department of Health keeps Hamilton County marriage certificates from June 1927 to the present, so you have options whether you want to go local or use the state system for your search.
Hamilton County Quick Facts
Hamilton County Clerk of Court
The Hamilton County Clerk of the Circuit Court is in Jasper, the county seat. Both parties must come to the clerk office at the same time to apply for a marriage license. Bring a valid photo ID. Driver licenses, passports, military IDs, and state ID cards are all accepted. U.S. citizens need to provide their Social Security number as well. If either party was married before, the exact date of the last divorce, death, or annulment must be stated on the application.
Call (386) 792-1288 to reach the Hamilton County clerk. Check on hours and what documents to bring. The office accepts walk-in marriage license applications. Both parties sign an affidavit under Section 741.04 of the Florida Statutes. Florida does not require a blood test for marriage. There is no residency requirement. People from Georgia or any other state can apply for a Hamilton County marriage license at the courthouse in Jasper without any extra steps.
| Office | Hamilton County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Location | Hamilton County Courthouse, Jasper, FL |
| Phone | (386) 792-1288 |
| License Fee | $86.00 (without course) / $61.00 (with course) |
| Ceremony Fee | $30.00 |
Hamilton County Marriage License Costs
A Hamilton County marriage license costs $86. Couples who complete a premarital preparation course pay $61 instead. Section 741.0305 of the Florida Statutes provides the $25 discount when the course is finished within one year of the application. Taking the course also waives the three-day waiting period for Florida residents. Non-residents can use the Hamilton County license on the same day it is issued without any course.
The Hamilton County license stays valid for 60 days from the date of issuance under Section 741.041. It works for a ceremony anywhere in Florida, not just Hamilton County. After the wedding, the officiant signs the license. Return the signed license to the Hamilton County clerk within 10 days. The clerk records it into the official files and forwards it to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics. The couple receives one free certified copy once recording is complete.
Clerk office ceremonies cost $30. Under Section 741.07, ordained ministers, judges, the Hamilton County clerk, deputy clerks, and Florida notaries public can all perform the ceremony.
Note: Hamilton County borders Georgia, and some couples from across the state line choose to get married here.
Certified Copies of Hamilton County Records
You can get certified copies of Hamilton County marriage records from the clerk office in Jasper. Visit in person or mail a written request with the full names of both spouses, the marriage date, and your payment. Call (386) 792-1288 to ask about the current fee for a certified copy.
The Florida Department of Health holds Hamilton County marriage certificates going back to June 6, 1927. The state charges $5 for a search of one year plus one certified copy. Additional copies cost $4. Mail requests go 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. For online orders, VitalChek is the only approved vendor. They charge $15 for the state fee plus $7 for processing. Hamilton County marriage records from before June 1927 are only available from the clerk in Jasper since the state does not have them.
The Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville processes mail requests in 3 to 5 business days for records from 1970 to the present. Older Hamilton County records may need more time.
Hamilton County Public Records Law
Hamilton County marriage records are public documents. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes requires that all state, county, and municipal records be open to any person for inspection and copying. You do not need to be a spouse or relative. Section 119.07 caps the plain copy fee at 15 cents per page. A certified copy has a $1 base fee under the statute. The Hamilton County clerk may charge more for the full certification process.
Protected details like Social Security numbers and bank account information get redacted from public copies under Section 119.071. All other information on a Hamilton County marriage record remains open. Under Section 741.09, the Hamilton County clerk must keep a correct record of every marriage license issued. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers directory links to all 67 county clerk offices across the state.
Search Hamilton County Marriage Records
Hamilton County is a small rural county. Online search tools for local marriage records may not be available. The My Florida County Records portal is a statewide tool that may include some Hamilton County official records. For certified copies, VitalChek gives you online access to order Hamilton County marriage certificates from the state without visiting any office.
The Florida Department of Health website explains the full process for requesting Hamilton County marriage records at the state level.
State-level requests cover any Hamilton County marriage from June 1927 to the present day.
For in-person searches, the Hamilton County clerk in Jasper can look up records by name and approximate date. Older files may be on paper or microfilm. Bring whatever information you have about the marriage to help the search go faster. The Hamilton County clerk office is your only source for records that predate the state filing system.
The Florida Clerks Association provides a directory of all county clerks including Hamilton County, which can be useful when searching across multiple counties.
The directory lists all 67 Florida clerk offices with links to their websites and contact information.
Nearby Counties
Hamilton County sits in northern Florida near the Georgia state line. These neighboring counties each have their own clerk of court handling marriage records.