Taylor County Marriage Records Lookup

Taylor County marriage records are on file at the Clerk of Court in Perry, Florida. The clerk issues marriage licenses, keeps filed records, and provides copies to anyone who asks. Taylor County is a small, rural county on the Gulf Coast in the Big Bend region of Florida. Perry is the county seat and the only place to apply for a marriage license in the county. Whether you are looking for an old record or need to start a new application, the Taylor County Clerk can help. This page explains how to find and get Taylor County marriage records and walks through the fees, requirements, and steps.

Taylor County Clerk of Court

The Taylor County Clerk of Court is the office responsible for marriage licenses in the county. Everything goes through the courthouse in Perry. Both parties must appear in person to apply. You each bring a valid photo ID. A driver license, passport, or state ID card will work. U.S. citizens need their Social Security number. If either applicant was married before, you must provide the exact date of the divorce, death, or annulment that ended it.

Taylor County is a small county, so the clerk office is the only location for marriage services. Call ahead if you plan to visit. The staff can confirm hours and tell you exactly what to bring. The clerk also performs civil ceremonies for a $30 fee. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, Section 741.07, clerks are among those allowed to officiate weddings in Florida.

Taylor County Marriage License Fees

A Taylor County marriage license costs $86 without a premarital course. With a course, the fee is $61. Section 741.0305 of the Florida Statutes provides the discount for couples who complete an approved course within one year of applying. The course also removes the three-day waiting period for Florida residents. Non-residents can use the license the same day.

The fee includes a $2 application charge and $25 for the Domestic Violence Trust Fund under Section 741.01. Cash is accepted at the clerk window. Call (850) 838-3506 to ask about other payment methods. Smaller county offices sometimes have limited options. Personal checks are typically not accepted.

Under Section 741.041, the license stays valid for 60 days. You can get married anywhere in Florida with a Taylor County license. After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license and it comes back to the clerk within 10 days. The clerk records it and sends the data to the state. Both parties must read the Family Law Handbook before the license is issued, per Section 741.0306.

Taylor County Marriage Records Online

The Taylor County Clerk website may have some online tools for record lookups. Check the site for the latest options. Here is a look at the clerk's website.

For state-level searches, the Florida Department of Health holds marriage certificates from June 6, 1927 to the present. A search plus one certified copy costs $5. Online orders go through VitalChek at $15 plus $7 processing. Phone orders are at 1-877-550-7330. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days for computer certificates from 1970 forward. Older records from Taylor County take longer.

The My Florida County Records portal lets you search official records across Florida counties. This is a good tool when you are not certain where a marriage was filed.

Note: Records from before June 6, 1927 must come from the Taylor County Clerk since the state did not collect them until that date.

Public Records Access in Taylor County

All marriage records in Taylor County are public documents. Florida Statutes Chapter 119 gives anyone the right to inspect and copy them. You do not have to be a family member. Section 119.07 sets copy fees at up to 15 cents per page for regular copies and $1 for certified copies under the state schedule. The Taylor County Clerk may charge its own fee for certified marriage license copies.

Personal details like Social Security numbers are protected under Section 119.071. The rest of the record stays open. Names, dates, and the filing county are all available to the public. Under Section 741.09, the clerk must keep a correct record of every marriage license issued in Taylor County. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers directory lists all 67 county clerk offices for anyone who needs to reach a different county.

Nearby Counties

These counties are close to Taylor County. Each one has its own Clerk of Court for marriage record services.