Find Wakulla County Marriage Records

Wakulla County marriage records are maintained at the Clerk of Court office in Crawfordville, Florida. The clerk handles everything from new marriage license applications to certified copy requests for previously filed records. Wakulla County is a small county south of Tallahassee along the Gulf Coast. Crawfordville is the county seat and the location for all marriage record services. If you are searching for an older record or looking to apply for a license, the Wakulla County Clerk is the place to go. This page covers fees, requirements, and how to get copies of Wakulla County marriage records.

Wakulla County Clerk of Court

The Wakulla County Clerk of Court issues marriage licenses from the courthouse in Crawfordville. Both people must appear together. Bring a valid photo ID each. A driver license, passport, military ID, or state-issued ID card works. U.S. citizens also need their Social Security number. If either person was married before, the exact date that marriage ended is required. The clerk reviews the paperwork and issues the license the same day when everything is in order.

Since Wakulla County is a smaller county, the courthouse in Crawfordville is the only location for marriage services. Calling ahead at (850) 926-0905 is a good idea so you know the hours and can confirm what to bring. The clerk also performs civil ceremonies for $30. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, Section 741.07, clerks are among those authorized to officiate marriages. Ministers, judges, and notaries are also on the list.

After the ceremony, the signed license comes back to the Wakulla County Clerk for recording. This must happen within 10 days. The clerk files it in the official records and sends the data to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics. The couple receives one free certified copy by mail.

Wakulla County Marriage License Fees

A marriage license in Wakulla County is $86 without a premarital course. The fee drops to $61 with a course. Section 741.0305 of the Florida Statutes provides this discount. The course must be done within one year before applying. It also removes the three-day waiting period for Florida residents. Couples from outside the state skip the wait anyway.

The license fee includes a $2 application charge and $25 for the Domestic Violence Trust Fund under Section 741.01. Cash is accepted. Call the clerk to check on credit card or money order options. Under Section 741.041, the license is valid for 60 days and works in any Florida county. Both people must read the Family Law Handbook before the license is issued, as required by Section 741.0306.

Copies of Wakulla County Marriage Records

The Wakulla County Clerk has certified copies of all marriage licenses filed in the county. Call (850) 926-0905 for the fee and process. The state also has copies. The Florida Department of Health keeps marriage certificates from June 6, 1927 to the present. A search plus one certified copy from the state costs $5. Extra copies are $4 each. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 210, Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042.

Online ordering is through VitalChek at $15 plus $7 processing. Phone orders go to 1-877-550-7330. State processing takes 3 to 5 business days for records from 1970 forward. Older Wakulla County records take more time. For a recent marriage, the clerk office is the faster source. The state needs about 60 days to get the recorded data from the county.

Records from before June 6, 1927 are only at the Wakulla County Clerk office. The state does not have anything from before that date.

The Bureau of Vital Statistics portal above is where you can start a request for a Wakulla County marriage certificate through the state system.

Public Access to Wakulla Marriage Records

Marriage records in Wakulla County are public. Florida Statutes Chapter 119 makes all county records open for inspection. Section 119.07 lets anyone request copies. Regular copy fees are capped at 15 cents per page. Certified copies are $1 under the state schedule. The Wakulla County Clerk may charge differently for official certified copies of marriage licenses.

Social Security numbers and bank details are protected under Section 119.071. Names, dates, and filing information remain public. Under Section 741.09, the clerk must keep a correct record of every license issued in Wakulla County. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website has a full directory of clerk offices. The My Florida County Records portal allows you to search official records across multiple counties if needed.

Note: Wakulla County is close to Tallahassee, so some residents may have been married in Leon County instead.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Wakulla County. Each has a Clerk of Court that handles marriage records for that area.