Access Seminole County Marriage Records

Seminole County marriage records are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller in Sanford. The clerk issues marriage licenses, provides ceremonies, and maintains the official record of all marriages in the county. Seminole County sits just north of Orange County and serves communities including Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Oviedo, and Winter Springs. If you want to search for a marriage record or apply for a new license, the Seminole County Clerk office is the place to go. The clerk handles walk-in applications and can also perform the ceremony right at the office. After the wedding, the license comes back to the clerk for recording into the official files.

Seminole County Clerk of Court

The Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller runs all marriage license services for the county. The office is in Sanford. Both parties must appear in person to apply. You need a valid government-issued photo ID. U.S. citizens also need their Social Security number. If either party was married before, the exact date the prior marriage ended is required. These rules are set by Florida Statutes Chapter 741, Section 741.04.

There is no residency or citizenship rule for getting a Florida marriage license. Anyone can apply in Seminole County as long as both parties meet the age and identification rules. Non-Florida residents skip the three-day waiting period. Florida residents must wait three days or complete a premarital course to get the license right away.

Seminole County Marriage Ceremonies

The Seminole County Clerk performs marriage ceremonies at the office in Sanford. The marriage ceremonies page has details on scheduling and what to expect. A ceremony costs $30. Under Florida Statute 741.07, clerks of the circuit court and their deputies are authorized to perform marriages. The clerk ceremony is a simple civil service. Judges, ministers, and notaries public can also perform ceremonies in Florida if you prefer a different setting.

After the ceremony, the marriage license must be returned to the Seminole County Clerk within 10 days. This is a state rule. The clerk records the license into the official records and sends the data to the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics. It takes about 60 days for the state to receive and process the record. Until then, the Seminole County Clerk is the only place where proof of a recent marriage can be obtained. Once recorded, the couple receives one free certified copy.

Note: The completed marriage license must come back to the Seminole County Clerk within 10 days of the ceremony regardless of where the wedding took place.

Marriage License Fees in Seminole County

A marriage license in Seminole County costs $86 without a premarital course. With proof of course completion, the fee drops to $61. Florida Statute 741.0305 gives this discount and also removes the three-day wait. The course must be taken within one year of applying. Part of the fee includes a $2 application charge and $25 for the Domestic Violence Trust Fund under Section 741.01.

The Seminole County Clerk accepts standard payment methods. Certified copies of recorded marriage licenses are available for a small fee. For state-level copies, the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics charges $5 for a search and one certified copy. Each extra copy is $4. Online orders through VitalChek cost $15 for the state fee plus $7 for processing. The Seminole County Clerk office is usually faster for local records.

Seminole County Marriage Services Online

The Seminole County Clerk marriage ceremonies page covers the ceremony process, fees, and what happens after the wedding. Here is a view of that page.

The page explains how to schedule a ceremony and what documents you need. The Seminole County Clerk website also has a section with general marriage license information for anyone who wants to apply.

The Seminole County Clerk main site connects you to court records, official records, and other county services.

For Seminole County marriage records from 1927 to now, you can also go through the state. The Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville processes requests by mail, in person, and online. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days for records from 1970 forward. Older records take longer. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers directory helps you reach any county clerk in the state.

Public Access to Seminole Records

Florida Statutes Chapter 119 makes marriage records public. Anyone can inspect and copy them. You do not need to be a spouse or relative. Section 119.07 sets copy fees at up to 15 cents per page for regular copies and $1 for certified copies under the state rate. Seminole County may have its own rates for official certified copies of marriage licenses.

Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and medical information are protected under Section 119.071. These details get redacted from public copies. The names of both spouses, the marriage date, and the county stay open. Under Section 741.09, the Seminole County Clerk keeps a correct record of every license issued. This makes the clerk the best direct source for Seminole County marriage records. The My Florida County Records portal can also help you search official records across multiple counties if you are not sure where a marriage was filed.

Cities in Seminole County

These cities and communities in Seminole County are served by the Seminole County Clerk for all marriage license services.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Seminole County. Each has its own Clerk of Court for marriage records.