Access Jackson County Marriage Records

Marriage records for Jackson County are on file at the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Marianna. The clerk issues marriage licenses, records completed licenses after the ceremony, and keeps them as part of the county's official records. If you need to look up a Jackson County marriage record, the clerk office in Marianna is the place to go. You can also contact them by phone. The state Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville has marriage certificates from June 1927 to the present for all 67 Florida counties. Records that predate 1927 are only at the county level. Getting a copy of a Jackson County marriage record is simple once you know where to look and what to bring.

Jackson County Clerk of Court

The Jackson County Clerk of the Circuit Court is at the courthouse in Marianna. The phone number is (850) 482-9552. The office handles all marriage license applications during regular weekday hours. Both parties must come in together. Each person brings a valid photo ID. The clerk accepts driver licenses, passports, military IDs, and state ID cards. U.S. citizens provide their Social Security number as part of the application at the Jackson County clerk office.

Florida law under Chapter 741 governs the whole process. Section 741.01 gives the clerk power to issue licenses when no impediment exists. Both people sign an affidavit per Section 741.04. Previous marriages require the exact end date. The Family Law Handbook from the Florida Bar must be reviewed before applying. There is no residency requirement for a Jackson County marriage license. You can marry anywhere in Florida with it.

Jackson County Marriage License Fees

The license fee in Jackson County is $86. That drops to $61 with proof of a premarital preparation course. Florida Statute 741.0305 sets this rule. The course needs to be done within one year of your application date. Taking the course also gets rid of the three-day wait that Florida residents face. If both parties live outside Florida, there is no wait at all.

Your Jackson County license lasts 60 days. Section 741.041 sets that. You can use it in any county in Florida. After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license and it must go back to the Jackson County clerk within 10 days for recording. A ceremony at the clerk office costs $30. Ordained ministers, judges, clerks, and notaries public can all perform marriages under Section 741.07. Once recorded, the clerk sends the data to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Note: Cash and money orders are commonly accepted at Florida clerk offices, but call ahead to verify what Jackson County takes for payment.

Finding Jackson County Marriage Records

Jackson County does not currently offer an online search for marriage records. You need to contact the clerk at (850) 482-9552 or go to the courthouse in Marianna. The clerk can search by name and approximate date. Marriage records are public in Florida. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes it clear that anyone can inspect and copy these records. Section 119.07 requires the custodian to allow access. No reason is needed for the request.

For a state-level search, the Florida Department of Health has marriage certificates from June 6, 1927 forward. A search of one year plus one copy costs $5. Extra copies run $4 each. You can order by mail, walk in at the Jacksonville office, or use VitalChek online for $15 plus $7 processing. The My Florida County Records portal might also help you find Jackson County official records from your computer.

Records before June 6, 1927 exist only at the Jackson County clerk office. The state did not collect marriage data before that date. For very old records, a call or visit to Marianna is the only option.

Certified Copies from Jackson County

You can get certified copies of Jackson County marriage records from the clerk office in Marianna. Most Florida counties charge between $2.50 and $9 for the first copy. Call (850) 482-9552 for the exact fee. Request copies in person or by mail. Include the names of both spouses and the date of marriage when you send a written request. Under Section 741.09, the Jackson County clerk keeps a correct record of all licenses issued in the county.

State certificates are available from the Bureau of Vital Statistics at 1217 N Pearl Street in Jacksonville. Walk-in hours run from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. The state fee is $5 for a search and one certified copy. Mail orders go to P.O. Box 210, Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042 with a check or money order payable to Vital Statistics. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days for 1970-era records and longer for older ones. State certificates prove a marriage was finalized and recorded. They show both names, the date, and the county.

Jackson County Marriage Requirements

Both applicants must be 18 or older. A 17-year-old needs written consent from both parents, and the other person cannot be more than two years older. Florida law applies the same way in Jackson County as it does everywhere in the state. Both people show up at the clerk office with ID and their Social Security number. The process is straightforward.

• Both parties appear in person at the Marianna courthouse
• Valid photo ID and Social Security number required
• Date of last marriage ending if previously married
• $86 fee or $61 with premarital course
• Three-day wait for Florida residents without a course
• License valid 60 days statewide

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website lists all 67 county clerk offices. You can compare Jackson County with nearby offices or get directions and phone numbers for any Florida clerk. After your wedding, the signed license comes back to the Jackson County clerk for recording.

The My Florida County Records portal shown above lets you search official records across many Florida counties. Try it for Jackson County marriage records at myfloridacounty.com.

Nearby Counties

Jackson County is in the western part of the Florida Panhandle. Marriage records from neighboring counties are handled by their own clerk offices listed below.