St. Johns County Marriage Records

St. Johns County marriage records are on file at the Clerk of Court office in St. Augustine, Florida. The clerk issues new marriage licenses, performs ceremonies, and provides certified copies of filed records. St. Johns County is one of the fastest growing counties in Florida, located along the Atlantic coast south of Jacksonville. If you live in Fruit Cove, St. Augustine, or anywhere else in the county, the clerk office is the place to go for all marriage record needs. You can search for records, apply for a license, or request copies. This page covers the full process for St. Johns County marriage records from start to finish.

St. Johns County Clerk of Court

The St. Johns County Clerk of Court handles all marriage license services for the county. The office is in St. Augustine. Both people applying must come in together with valid photo identification. A driver license, passport, or state ID card all work. U.S. citizens must know their Social Security number. If either person was married before, the exact date of the prior divorce, death, or annulment is required. The clerk processes the application and issues the license the same day if everything checks out.

St. Johns County has seen rapid population growth. The clerk office serves everyone from St. Augustine Beach to the Fruit Cove area. Marriage services are available during regular business hours. Call (904) 819-3632 for the latest on hours and what to bring. The St. Johns County Clerk website may also have online tools for pre-applications or record searches.

Marriage License Fees in St. Johns County

The standard fee for a St. Johns County marriage license is $86. With proof of a premarital course, the cost drops to $61. Section 741.0305 of the Florida Statutes gives this discount. The course must be from an approved provider and done within one year of applying. It also waives the three-day waiting period for Florida residents. Out-of-state couples do not have a waiting period.

The license fee includes a $2 application charge and a $25 payment to the Domestic Violence Trust Fund. Section 741.01 sets these amounts. The clerk collects it all at once. Cash and major credit cards are typically accepted. A ceremony at the clerk office costs an extra $30. Both parties must read the Family Law Handbook before the license is granted. The Florida Bar publishes this handbook under Section 741.0306.

Under Section 741.041, a St. Johns County marriage license is valid for 60 days. It works in every county in the state. After the wedding, the signed license must be returned to the St. Johns County Clerk within 10 days. The clerk records it and sends the information to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.

St. Johns County Marriage Records Online

The St. Johns County Clerk website may offer online search tools for official records. Check the site for the latest options. Some Florida counties let you search and view marriage licenses online for free while others only provide certified copies through in-person or mail requests.

The state also provides an online route. The Florida Department of Health keeps marriage certificates from June 6, 1927 to the present. You can order online through VitalChek, the only contracted vendor. The cost is $15 for the state fee plus $7 processing. Phone orders go to 1-877-550-7330. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days for records from 1970 forward.

The St. Johns County Clerk portal is shown below. Visit the site directly for current search tools and marriage license information.

The clerk's online presence gives you a starting point for any record search in St. Johns County. For a broader search across counties, the My Florida County Records portal covers many counties from one site.

Public Access to St. Johns Marriage Records

Marriage records in St. Johns County are public documents. Florida Statutes Chapter 119 says all state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying. You do not need a reason. Anyone can ask. Section 119.07 caps regular copy fees at 15 cents per page. Certified copies are $1 under the state schedule. The St. Johns County Clerk may have its own rates for certified copies of marriage licenses.

Protected information includes Social Security numbers and bank account details under Section 119.071. The marriage date, both names, and the filing county are all part of the public record. Under Section 741.09, the clerk must keep a complete record of every license issued in St. Johns County. Records before June 6, 1927 are only at the county clerk office since the state did not start collecting them until that date.

Note: For a recent marriage less than 60 days old, contact the St. Johns County Clerk directly since the state may not have the record yet.

Cities in St. Johns County

St. Johns County includes the Fruit Cove community. All residents get their marriage licenses through the county clerk office in St. Augustine.

Nearby Counties

These counties neighbor St. Johns County. Each has its own Clerk of Court that issues marriage licenses and keeps records.