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What types of required proof of identification are accepted to apply for a marriage license?

There are two (2) forms of identification that are required.

  1. The first form of identification required is a valid photo identification issued by the federal or state government. The photo identification must have the correct legal name, date of birth and signature of the applicant.The following types of photo identifications are accepted:
    • Driver’s License (U.S. State or Government)
    • Passport
    • U.S. Military identification
    • State Identification Card (U.S. State or Government)
    • Alien Registration Card
  2. A second form of identification is required if the applicant has been issued a U.S. Social Security number. In accordance with Florida State Statute, any person who has been issued a Social Security number shall provide that number. Any person who is not a citizen of the U.S. may provide either a Social Security number or an Alien Registration number, if one has been issued. If neither has been issued, another form of ID may be required.

Applicants will be required to provide one stamped, self-addressed business size envelope for the return of their certified copy after the certificate has been recorded. This may be purchased at the marriage counter for $1.00.

There are no blood tests required.

You do not need to be a resident of this county or the State of Florida to obtain a Marriage license. Marriage licenses are for use within the State for sixty-60 days from the date of issue.

If previously married, the exact date of death, divorce or annulment of the last marriage is required.

Per Senate Bill 694, all applicants must complete the form titled STATE OF FLORIDA AFFIRMATION OF COMMON CHILD/CHILDREN BORN IN FLORIDA. The information required to complete this form is the name, date of birth, birth certificate number (if known), and place of birth for each child the applicant(s) is the parent of.

Where do I go to apply for a marriage license?

A marriage license or a Civil Marriage ceremony by the Clerk of Courts Office may be obtained at the following locations:

Main Broward County Courthouse
Marriage Division
201 S. E. 6th Street, Room 270
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

North Regional Courthouse
One-Stop Customer Service Division
1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Room 160
Deerfield Beach, Florida

West Regional Courthouse
One-Stop Customer Service Division
100 N. Pine Island Road, Room 180
Plantation, Florida

South Regional Courthouse
One-Stop Customer Service Division
3550 Hollywood Blvd., Room 160
Hollywood, Florida

Rick Case Honda
15700 Rick Case Honda Way
Davie, Florida
TUESDAYS ONLY

 

Directions to assist you in locating these offices are:

  • The Main Broward County Courthouse is located on the corner of S.E. Third Avenue and S. E. Sixth Street. Take Broward Boulevard to S. E. 3rd Avenue; go south on 3rd Avenue to S.E. 6th Street. The Marriage Department is located on the 2nd floor of the Main Broward County Courthouse. Office hours are Monday – Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
  • The North Regional Courthouse is located West of I-95, on Hillsboro Blvd. Office hours are Monday – Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
  • The West Regional Courthouse is located on the Northeast corner of Broward Boulevard and Pine Island Road. Office hours are Monday – Friday, from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
  • The South Regional Courthouse is located on Hollywood Boulevard, West of I-95 on the South side of the road. Office hours are Monday – Friday, from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
  • Rick Case Honda is located just west of I-75 and North of Griffin Road, in the used car building. Office hours are TUESDAYS ONLY, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Both parties must apply in person at the same time.

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How do I obtain a certified copy of my marriage certificate?

Broward county court sealA certified copy of any marriage license that has been issued by the Broward County Clerk of Courts from 1915 thru the present may be obtained in person at: 201 S.E. 6th Street, Room 270, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

As an added convenience, a certified copy of any marriage license that was issued by the Broward Clerk of the Courts from 1998 through the present may be obtained from one of the One Stop Satellite Locations in Plantation, Hollywood and Deerfield Beach, from the main courthouse located in Fort Lauderdale (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) or from the Rick Case Honda location (TUESDAYS ONLY, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM).

The information required is:

  • The marriage license must have been obtained in Broward County
  • Name of both parties (spouse 1 and spouse 2) at the time of the application
  • Date of the marriage
  • For those years prior to 1972, if you need this for Social Security as proof of age, you must also request a copy of the application.
  • Costs of the copies are $5.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for each additional copy.

*Acceptable forms of payment:

  • Checks – Attorney Firm, Personal, Business, Cashiers and Travelers made payable to the Clerk of Courts (mail only)
  • Money Orders – U.S. and International (in person and by mail)
  • Credit Cards – MasterCard and Visa (in person only)

* The One Stop Division locations will accept cash, credit cards, and money orders only (Personal or Business checks are not accepted at One Stop locations). The Marriage Division, located at the main courthouse, will accept cash, credit cards or money orders.

You may obtain a copy through the mail by sending the necessary information to:

Marriage Division
201 S.E. 6th Street, Room 270
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

We request that you include a check made payable to the Clerk of Courts in the appropriate amount and a stamped self addressed business envelope. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for a response.

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