Access St. Lucie County Marriage Records

St. Lucie County marriage records are filed with the Clerk of Court in Fort Pierce, Florida. The clerk issues marriage licenses, performs civil ceremonies, and stores the official records for the county. Whether you live in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, or another part of the county, you go to the same clerk office. Searching for an old marriage record or applying for a new license both start here. The clerk provides certified copies for legal use and can answer questions about the process. This page covers how to get St. Lucie County marriage records and what you will need at each step along the way.

St. Lucie County Clerk of Court

The St. Lucie County Clerk of Court is the office that issues and records marriage licenses. The main office sits in the St. Lucie County Courthouse in Fort Pierce. Both applicants must come in person at the same time. Bring a valid photo ID for each person. U.S. citizens must provide a Social Security number. If you were married before, have the exact date your last marriage ended. The clerk reviews everything and issues the license the same day when all requirements are met.

St. Lucie County is on Florida's Treasure Coast. Port St. Lucie is the largest city in the county, with Fort Pierce as the county seat. Both communities are served by the same clerk office. Walk-ins are accepted during business hours. Call ahead to check on wait times or specific questions about St. Lucie County marriage records.

How to Apply for a St. Lucie Marriage License

The license fee in St. Lucie County is $86 without a premarital course. Couples who complete an approved course pay $61. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, Section 741.0305, the course must be done within one year of applying. It also removes the three-day waiting period for Florida residents. Couples from out of state do not have a waiting period regardless. The license is valid for 60 days under Section 741.041 and can be used anywhere in Florida.

Both people must sign an affidavit as required by Section 741.04. This confirms your ages and other basic information. Part of the fee includes a $2 application charge and $25 for the Domestic Violence Trust Fund per Section 741.01. A ceremony at the clerk office costs $30. Ministers, judges, clerks, and notaries can all perform the ceremony under Section 741.07. After the wedding, the signed license goes back to the St. Lucie County Clerk within 10 days for recording.

Note: Both applicants must read the Family Law Handbook before the clerk will issue a St. Lucie County marriage license.

St. Lucie County Marriage Records Online

Check the St. Lucie County Clerk website for any online search tools available for marriage records. Many Florida counties have added digital search portals in recent years. The state also provides an online path. The Florida Department of Health holds marriage certificates from June 6, 1927 to the present for all counties. You can order online through VitalChek, the only approved vendor. The state fee online is $15 plus $7 for VitalChek processing.

The St. Lucie County Clerk website is shown below. Visit it for the most current information on marriage services, online record searches, and contact details.

The My Florida County Records portal is another option for searching official records across multiple counties. This tool is useful when you are not certain which county holds the record you need.

Copies of St. Lucie Marriage Certificates

Certified copies of St. Lucie County marriage records come from two sources. The local clerk has the original license. The state Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville has the certificate. For the state, a search plus one copy is $5. Extra copies are $4 each. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 210, Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042. Phone orders through VitalChek go to 1-877-550-7330. State processing is 3 to 5 business days for computer certificates from 1970 to the present.

For local copies, contact the St. Lucie County Clerk at (772) 462-6900. The fee varies. Records from before June 1927 are only at the county level since the state did not begin collecting marriage records until that date. Older records may be stored on microfilm or in paper form at the courthouse. After a ceremony, it takes about 60 days for the state to receive the data from the county. For recent St. Lucie County marriages, going directly to the clerk is the fastest way to get a certified copy.

Public Access to St. Lucie Records

Marriage records in St. Lucie County are public. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes guarantees access. Section 119.07 says anyone can inspect and copy public records at any reasonable time. No relationship to the couple is needed. Regular copy fees are capped at 15 cents per page. Certified copies are $1 under state rules, though the clerk office may charge differently for marriage license copies.

Social Security numbers and financial details are redacted under Section 119.071. The names, marriage date, and county information remain public. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website has a directory of all 67 county clerk offices if you need to reach another county. Under Section 741.09, the St. Lucie County Clerk keeps a correct record of every license issued in the county.

Cities in St. Lucie County

St. Lucie County has two major cities. Both are served by the county clerk office in Fort Pierce for marriage license services.

Nearby Counties

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