Alafaya Marriage License

Marriage license filings for Alafaya residents go through the Orange County Clerk of Courts in Orlando. Alafaya is a census-designated place in eastern Orange County, just east of the University of Central Florida. With a population over 90,000, it is one of the larger communities in the Orlando metro area. The Orange County Clerk handles all marriage license applications for the county, and Alafaya couples can take advantage of the clerk's online pre-application system to save time at the office. Here is what you need to know about getting a marriage license in Alafaya.

Where Alafaya Residents Apply

Alafaya is in Orange County, and the Orange County Clerk of Courts handles all marriage licenses. The main office is in downtown Orlando at 425 N. Orange Avenue. Under Florida Statute 741.01, the clerk of the circuit court issues marriage licenses in each county. There is no separate office in Alafaya for this purpose.

The drive from Alafaya to the downtown Orlando courthouse takes about 25 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. The Orange County Clerk website lists all available locations and current hours. The clerk also has branch offices at some of the satellite courthouses in Orange County, so check the website to see which locations handle marriage licenses before making the trip.

Alafaya Marriage License Pre-Application

Orange County offers an online pre-application for marriage licenses. This is a time saver for Alafaya couples. You fill out the basic information online before you go to the clerk's office. When you arrive, the staff already has your details in the system. It speeds up the whole visit.

The pre-application is available on the Orange County Clerk website. You enter names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and other details that the clerk needs. Both people still must show up in person to complete the process. The online form just handles the paperwork side ahead of time. This is especially helpful for Alafaya residents who want to minimize time at the courthouse during busy periods.

Note: The pre-application does not replace the in-person visit, but it can cut your wait time at the office significantly.

Alafaya Marriage License Online Portal

The Orange County Clerk homepage is the starting point for marriage license services in the Alafaya area. Below is a look at the clerk's website.

For searching existing marriage records in Orange County, the MyFloridaCounty portal provides access to official records across all Florida counties. You can look up marriage licenses that have already been filed and recorded in Orange County. The clerk's own website also has a records search function for local filings.

How to Get a Marriage License in Alafaya

Both people go to the clerk's office together. This is a firm rule. You cannot send one person to handle the application alone. Bring a valid photo ID. The clerk takes driver's licenses, passports, state IDs, and military IDs. You need your Social Security number too. The card itself is not required, but know the number.

Under Florida Statute 741.04, both applicants must be 18 or older. A 17-year-old may apply with parental consent only if the other person is within two years of age. No blood test is needed. Florida stopped requiring blood tests in 1986. There is no residency requirement for Orange County, so people visiting Alafaya or the greater Orlando area can apply here without any extra steps.

If either person was married before, bring the exact date that marriage ended and know whether it was a divorce, death, or annulment. The clerk needs this information to complete the application. Both people must also confirm they have read the Family Law Handbook published by the Florida Bar. This is a statewide requirement.

Marriage License Fees for Alafaya

The fee is $86. This is set by Florida law and is the same across all counties. The Orange County Clerk collects it when you submit your application. Part of the fee goes to the Domestic Violence Trust Fund and part goes to the State Courts Revenue Trust Fund.

If both people complete a four-hour premarital course, the fee drops to $61. Under Florida Statute 741.0305, the $25 discount applies when both parties bring proof of course completion. The course also waives the three-day waiting period. Alafaya has several course providers in the area, and many offer the course online for added convenience. Check with the Orange County Clerk for a list of approved providers.

Alafaya Marriage License Waiting Period

Florida residents wait three days after the license is issued. It does not become valid right away. The three-day count starts the day after the clerk processes the application. Non-Florida residents do not have to wait. Couples who take the premarital course also skip the wait.

The license stays valid for 60 days once it becomes active. Under Florida Statute 741.041, the ceremony must take place within that 60-day window. If you miss the deadline, the license expires. You would then need to reapply and pay the fee once more. After the wedding, the officiant must return the signed license to the Orange County Clerk within 10 days. The clerk records the marriage and forwards the record to the Florida Department of Health for permanent state records.

Ceremony Options Near Alafaya

Alafaya couples can have their ceremony anywhere in Florida. The marriage license from Orange County does not limit where the wedding takes place. Under Florida Statute 741.07, these people can perform a marriage ceremony in Florida:

• Ordained or licensed ministers and clergy
• All judicial officers including judges
• Clerks of the circuit court
• Florida-licensed notary publics

The Orange County Clerk may offer courthouse ceremonies at the downtown Orlando location. Alafaya is close to many Orlando-area venues, parks, and resorts that host weddings. The UCF area also has event spaces and gardens that Alafaya residents use for smaller ceremonies. A marriage license issued in Orange County works at any location in the state.

Note: The officiant must be properly authorized under Florida law to perform the ceremony for the marriage to be legally valid.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Alafaya in the greater Orlando metro area. All use their respective county clerks for marriage license filings. Click through for local details.

Orange County Marriage License Records

Alafaya is part of Orange County. The Orange County Clerk of Courts handles all marriage license filings and records for the area. For complete details about the Orange County Clerk, office locations, and related records, visit the county page.

View Orange County Marriage License Records