Osceola County Marriage Records

Osceola County marriage records are filed and kept by the Clerk of Court in Kissimmee, Florida. If you want to search for a marriage license or need a certified copy of a marriage certificate, the clerk office handles those requests. Osceola County sits in central Florida just south of Orlando, and the clerk serves residents of Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Poinciana, and the surrounding areas. You can start your search online or visit the clerk office in person. Both new marriage license applications and requests for copies of older records go through the same office. The process is simple once you know what to bring and where to go for Osceola County marriage records.

Osceola County Clerk of Court

The Osceola County Clerk of Court is the office that issues marriage licenses in the county. It sits in the Osceola County Courthouse in Kissimmee. Both people applying for a license must come in together. You need a valid photo ID like a driver license or passport. U.S. citizens also need to know their Social Security number. If you were married before, have the exact date your last marriage ended ready. The clerk staff checks your paperwork and issues the license the same day if everything is in order.

The clerk also handles certified copies of recorded marriage licenses. If you got married in Osceola County and need a copy for legal purposes, this is the place to go. Walk-ins are accepted during regular business hours. Call ahead if you have questions about what you need to bring. The Osceola County Clerk handles a large volume of marriage licenses each year given the county's growing population and its location near the Orlando tourist corridor.

Getting a Marriage License in Osceola County

The fee for a marriage license in Osceola County is $86 without a premarital course. Couples who finish an approved course pay $61 instead. That course also waives the three-day waiting period that Florida residents face. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, Section 741.0305, the premarital course must be done within one year of applying. This applies to all counties in the state, not just Osceola. Non-Florida residents do not have a waiting period at all, so the license is good right away for out-of-state couples.

Both people sign an affidavit as part of the application. This is what Section 741.04 requires. The affidavit confirms both names and ages. Under Section 741.041, the marriage license stays valid for 60 days after it is issued. You can use it anywhere in Florida, not just in Osceola County. After the ceremony, the signed license must be returned to the issuing clerk within 10 days. The Osceola County Clerk records it and sends the data to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Section 741.07 says ministers, judges, clerks, and notaries can all perform the ceremony. The Osceola County Clerk office offers ceremony services too. The fee for a ceremony at the clerk office is $30.

Note: Both parties must read the Family Law Handbook before applying for a marriage license in Osceola County.

Osceola County Marriage Certificate Copies

Certified copies of Osceola County marriage records can come from two places. The local clerk office has the original license on file. The state Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville keeps marriage certificates from June 6, 1927 to the present. The state certificate is an abstract of the license information. It shows the names, the date, and the county. For most legal uses, either source works. The clerk office is often faster for recent Osceola County records since the state process takes about 60 days to receive the data after a ceremony.

From the state, a search plus one certified copy costs $5. Extra copies are $4 each. Ordering through VitalChek adds $7 in processing on top of the $15 state fee for online orders. The Florida Department of Health handles mail-in requests at P.O. Box 210, Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042. You can also walk into the office at 1217 N Pearl Street in Jacksonville during business hours. Rush service adds $10 for records before 1970.

Records older than June 1927 are not at the state level. Those must come from the Osceola County Clerk office where the license was issued. The clerk keeps these older files on record. Contact the office at (407) 742-3500 to ask about availability and fees for historical Osceola County marriage records.

Public Access to Osceola Marriage Records

Marriage records in Osceola County are public documents. Anyone can ask for them. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes sets this rule. Section 119.07 says the custodian of any public record must allow inspection and copying at any reasonable time. You do not need to be a spouse or relative. No reason is required. Copies are capped at 15 cents per page for regular printouts and $1 for a certified copy under state law. The Osceola County Clerk may charge its own fee schedule for certified copies of marriage licenses.

Certain details get redacted from public copies. Section 119.071 protects Social Security numbers and bank account information. The names, the marriage date, and the filing county stay visible. Under Section 741.09, the clerk must keep a correct record of all marriage licenses issued in Osceola County. That makes the clerk office the most complete local source for these records.

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website has a directory of all 67 county clerk offices if you need to reach a different county. The My Florida County Records portal also lets you search official records across multiple counties from one place.

Osceola County Marriage Records Online

The Osceola County Clerk website offers some online tools for record searches. Check the clerk's website for the most current search options and forms. Many counties in Florida have been adding digital tools in recent years. The state-level search through VitalChek works for any county including Osceola. For older records, a visit to the clerk office may still be needed.

The Florida Department of Health portal for marriage certificates covers every county in the state. Processing time for computer certificates from 1970 to the present is 3 to 5 business days, not counting shipping. If you need proof of a recent Osceola County marriage right away, contact the clerk office instead since the state takes about 60 days to receive the recorded license from the county.

The state portal above shows where to start an online request for a certified marriage certificate from Osceola County or any other county in Florida.

Cities in Osceola County

Osceola County has several cities and communities with large populations. All residents go to the Osceola County Clerk of Court for marriage licenses. Florida cities do not issue licenses on their own.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Osceola County. Each has its own Clerk of Court handling marriage records for that area.