Find Hernando County Marriage Records

Marriage records in Hernando County are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Brooksville. The clerk issues all marriage licenses for the county, records them once the ceremony is complete, and provides certified copies on request. You can search for Hernando County marriage records through the clerk's website or by visiting the office in person. The Hernando County Clerk offers several services related to marriage licenses and records. State-level marriage certificates are also on file at the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville for marriages from June 1927 forward. Older records exist only at the county level, making the Hernando County clerk your primary source for marriage records in this area.

Hernando County Clerk of Court

The Hernando County Clerk of the Circuit Court is based in Brooksville and handles all marriage license services for the county. You can call (352) 540-6330 with questions about applications, fees, or record requests. The office is open Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Walk-ins are accepted. Both parties must be present at the same time to apply for a license. Each person needs a valid government photo ID such as a driver license, passport, or military ID. U.S. citizens must provide a Social Security number as well.

If either person applying has been married before, the exact date of the last divorce, death, or annulment is needed. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, both parties sign an affidavit with their true ages. Section 741.04 sets this rule. The Family Law Handbook from the Florida Bar must be read by both people before they apply. There is no residency or citizenship requirement to get a Hernando County marriage license.

Note: A marriage license from Hernando County is valid for a ceremony performed anywhere in Florida.

Hernando County Marriage License Costs

A marriage license in Hernando County costs $86. Couples who complete a premarital preparation course pay $61 instead. The $25 discount comes from Florida Statute 741.0305. The course must be done within a year of the application. It also waives the three-day waiting period for Florida residents. Out-of-state couples face no waiting period at all and can get married the same day in Hernando County.

The license stays valid for 60 days from the issue date, per Section 741.041. The clerk office in Brooksville also offers wedding ceremonies for a $30 fee. After any ceremony, the signed license must be returned to the Hernando County clerk within 10 days. Once recorded, the data goes to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics for permanent filing. Under Section 741.07, the ceremony can be performed by ministers, judges, clerks, or notaries public licensed in Florida.

Search Hernando County Marriage Records

The Hernando County clerk provides access to official records through their office. You can reach the clerk at (352) 540-6330 or visit the Hernando County Clerk website to check what online tools are available. Some Florida counties let you search marriage license records by name through their websites. For records not found online, a visit to the Brooksville courthouse or a phone call is the way to go.

Marriage records are public in Florida. Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, anyone can inspect and copy public records. Section 119.07 says the custodian must allow this at reasonable times. You do not need to be one of the married parties to request a Hernando County marriage record. Social Security numbers and bank account numbers get redacted under Section 119.071, but all other information on the record stays open to the public.

The My Florida County Records portal is another option. This state-run site lets you search official records across many Florida counties from one place. It can be handy when you need to check more than one county or when you are not sure where a marriage license was filed.

Hernando County Marriage Records Image

The Hernando County Clerk website is where you start for all marriage license services in the county. Below is a look at the clerk's online portal.

From the clerk site you can find hours, fees, and directions to the Brooksville office. The Hernando County clerk handles everything from new license applications to certified copies of older marriage records. If you are searching for a specific record, the office staff can help you locate it in their files.

State Certificates for Hernando County

The Florida Department of Health holds marriage certificates from June 6, 1927 to the present. These cover all counties, including Hernando. A state certificate is an abstract showing both spouse names, the date, and the county. It proves the marriage was finalized and recorded. The state fee is $5 for one year searched and one certified copy. Extra copies cost $4 each.

You can order from the state by mail, in person at 1217 N Pearl Street in Jacksonville, or online through VitalChek. VitalChek is the only vendor the state contracts with. Their fee is $15 for the state charge plus $7 for processing. UPS shipping is available for an extra cost. After a ceremony in Hernando County, it takes about 60 days for the data to reach the state. During that time, the Hernando County clerk is the only source for proof of the marriage.

Note: Records before June 6, 1927 exist only at the Hernando County clerk office in Brooksville.

Cities in Hernando County

Hernando County includes the large community of Spring Hill. Marriage licenses for Spring Hill residents are issued by the Hernando County Clerk of Court in Brooksville.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hernando County. Each has its own clerk office that handles marriage licenses and records for that area.