Volusia County Marriage Records Search

Volusia County marriage records are held by the Clerk of Court with offices in DeLand and Daytona Beach. The clerk handles license applications, keeps the official record of every marriage in the county, and provides certified copies to the public. Marriage licenses from 1965 to the present can be viewed online through the clerk website. Older records are archived on microfilm at the clerk office. Whether you are looking for a recent marriage record or one from decades ago, the Volusia County Clerk is the place to start. You can apply for a license at either courthouse location, and the process follows the same state rules that apply across all of Florida.

Volusia County Clerk of Court

The Volusia County Clerk of Court manages all marriage license services in the county. The main office is at the Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand. A second location at the Steven C. Henderson Judicial Center in Daytona Beach also accepts marriage license applications. Applications are taken in Room C119 at DeLand and Room 100 at the Daytona Beach annex. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at both sites.

Both parties must apply together in person. A valid photo ID is required. U.S. citizens need their Social Security number. If you were married before, the exact date of divorce, death, or annulment is needed. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, Section 741.04, both parties sign an affidavit at the time of the application.

Volusia County Marriage Records Online

One thing that sets Volusia County apart is online access to marriage records going back to 1965. The Volusia County marriage license page has details on how to search and view these records. Most Florida counties only have digital records from the 1970s or later. Volusia gives you an extra decade of coverage. Records from before 1965 are kept on microfilm at the clerk office in DeLand. You can request those in person.

Non-residents of Volusia County can also get a license by mail in some situations. This is unusual for Florida. Most counties require both parties to appear at the office. Check with the Volusia County Clerk directly to see if you qualify for the mail option. The license is valid for 60 days under Section 741.041 and can be used anywhere in Florida. After the ceremony, the signed license must come back to the Volusia County Clerk for recording.

Note: Marriage records on microfilm before 1965 can only be accessed in person at the DeLand courthouse.

Volusia County Marriage Fees

The standard marriage license fee in Volusia County is $86. Couples with proof of a premarital course pay $61 instead. Florida Statute 741.0305 gives this reduction and also waives the three-day waiting period. The course must be completed within one year of applying. Simple copies of a marriage record cost $1 in Volusia County. Certified copies run $2, which is one of the lowest rates among Florida counties.

The fee breakdown includes a $2 application charge and $25 for the Domestic Violence Trust Fund as set by Section 741.01. Cash, money orders, and major credit cards are accepted at both the DeLand and Daytona Beach offices. After the ceremony, the clerk records the license into official records and sends the data to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics. You receive one free certified copy after recording. If you need more copies later, the $2 per copy rate in Volusia County makes it affordable.

Volusia County Clerk Marriage Portal

The Volusia County Clerk marriage page provides details on applying for a license and getting copies. Here is a look at that portal.

The page lists both office locations, fee information, and the rules for applying. It also explains the mail-in option for non-residents and the online record access going back to 1965. The Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics also holds Volusia County marriage certificates from 1927 to the present. You can order from the state for $5 if you prefer that route. VitalChek handles online orders for the state at $15 plus $7 processing.

Searching Public Marriage Records

Volusia County marriage records are public. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes gives every person the right to inspect and copy public records. No reason is needed. You do not have to be a spouse or relative. Section 119.07 caps regular copy fees at 15 cents per page and certified copies at $1 under the state schedule. Volusia County charges $2 for certified marriage license copies, which is the county rate.

Protected information gets redacted. Social Security numbers and bank details are removed under Section 119.071. The marriage date, both names, and the county where the license was issued are all in the open record. Section 741.09 requires the Volusia County Clerk to keep a correct record of all licenses issued. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website can also help you find the clerk office in Volusia or any other county. For marriage records that happened outside Volusia County, the My Florida County Records portal lets you search across multiple counties.

Note: The state Bureau of Vital Statistics processes Volusia County certificates in 3 to 5 business days for records from 1970 forward.

Cities in Volusia County

Volusia County includes multiple cities along the coast and inland. All residents get marriage licenses through the Volusia County Clerk at either the DeLand or Daytona Beach office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Volusia County and each has its own clerk office for marriage records.