Indian River County Marriage Records

Marriage records in Indian River County are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Vero Beach. The clerk handles license applications, recording after ceremonies, and certified copy requests. You can search for Indian River County marriage records by contacting the clerk directly or by checking their website. The Indian River County Clerk provides information about marriage services online. At the state level, the Florida Department of Health holds marriage certificates from June 1927 onward. For records older than that, the Indian River County clerk office is the only place to look. Whether you need a new license or a copy of an old record, the clerk office in Vero Beach serves as the main resource for marriage records in Indian River County.

Indian River County Clerk of Court

The Indian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles all marriage license services from the courthouse in Vero Beach. Call (772) 770-5185 for details about applications, fees, or records. The office operates on regular weekday hours. Both parties must show up at the same time to apply for a license. Each person needs a valid photo ID such as a driver license, U.S. passport, military ID, or state ID. U.S. citizens must also provide their Social Security number at the Indian River County clerk office.

If you or your partner were married before, you must have the exact date your previous marriage ended. The cause matters too: divorce, death, or annulment. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, both parties sign an affidavit with their true ages per Section 741.04. The Family Law Handbook from the Florida Bar is required reading before any couple can apply. There are no residency rules in Indian River County or anywhere in Florida. A license issued here works for a ceremony in any county in the state.

Note: The Indian River County clerk may offer wedding ceremonies at the courthouse for an additional fee.

Indian River County License Fees

A marriage license in Indian River County costs $86 without a premarital course. Couples who bring proof of completing an approved course pay $61. That discount comes from Florida Statute 741.0305. The course must be finished within one year of applying. Course completion also eliminates the three-day waiting period that applies to Florida residents. Couples from out of state do not wait regardless. After the license is issued in Indian River County, it stays valid for 60 days under Section 741.041.

The $86 fee includes a $2 application charge and $25 that goes to the Domestic Violence Trust Fund. These amounts are set by state law. If you want the clerk to perform a ceremony, that costs $30 on top of the license fee. Under Section 741.07, ordained ministers, all judicial officers, clerks and their deputies, and Florida notaries public can all officiate marriages. After the ceremony, the signed license must get back to the Indian River County clerk within 10 days so it can be recorded into the official records.

Search Indian River County Marriage Records

The Indian River County Clerk website has information on how to search official records. Some Florida counties offer online record search tools through their clerk sites. Contact the Indian River County clerk at (772) 770-5185 to ask about what is available online or visit the courthouse in Vero Beach to search in person. The clerk staff can look up records by party name and date for you.

Marriage records are public under Florida law. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes says all state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying by any person. Section 119.07 requires the custodian of records to allow access at any reasonable time. You do not need to be a party to the marriage or give a reason for your search. Certain personal details like Social Security numbers get redacted under Section 119.071 to protect privacy. But the core marriage record information stays public in Indian River County.

The My Florida County Records portal is worth checking as well. This state-run site lets you search official records across multiple Florida counties. It can save you time if you are not sure which county holds the marriage record you need.

State Records for Indian River County

The Florida Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics has marriage certificates from June 6, 1927 to the present. These state certificates are abstracts that show both spouse names, the date of the marriage, and the county. They serve as legal proof that a marriage was recorded. The fee is $5 for a search of one year plus one certified copy. Each extra copy costs $4.

Orders go to P.O. Box 210, Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042 by mail. Walk-in service is available at 1217 N Pearl Street in Jacksonville, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can also order online through VitalChek, the only state-contracted vendor. VitalChek charges $15 for the state fee and $7 for processing. Processing at the state office takes 3 to 5 business days for records from 1970 forward. Older files need more time.

After a ceremony in Indian River County, the clerk records the license and sends the data to the state. This takes about 60 days. For proof of a recent marriage, go straight to the Indian River County clerk rather than waiting for the state to have it on file.

Note: Records before June 6, 1927 only exist at the county clerk office where the license was issued.

Indian River County Marriage Steps

The process for getting a marriage license in Indian River County is set by Florida law. Both people must be at least 18. A 17-year-old can marry with consent from both parents, but the other party must not be more than two years older. Here is a quick rundown of the steps:

• Both parties visit the Indian River County clerk in Vero Beach together
• Each person brings a valid photo ID and Social Security number
• Pay the $86 fee or $61 with a premarital course certificate
• Florida residents wait three days unless a course was completed
• Marry within 60 days anywhere in the state
• Return the signed license to the clerk within 10 days

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website has a directory of all county clerk offices. After the wedding, the Indian River County clerk records the license and provides a certified copy to the couple. The state gets the data about 60 days later for permanent storage. Under Section 741.09, the clerk is required to keep a correct record of all marriage licenses issued in Indian River County.

The Florida Department of Health page above is where you can order marriage certificates for Indian River County from the state. Visit the state marriage certificates page for full details on fees and how to submit a request.

Cities in Indian River County

Indian River County includes the communities of Vero Beach South and Sebastian. Marriage licenses for residents of these areas are issued by the Indian River County Clerk of Court in Vero Beach.

Nearby Counties

Indian River County is on Florida's east coast. These neighboring counties each have their own Clerk of Court for marriage license and record services.