Brandon Marriage License Search
Brandon residents who need a marriage license apply through the Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Brandon is an unincorporated community in eastern Hillsborough County with a population of about 116,000. The good news is that the Hillsborough Clerk has a branch office right in Brandon, so couples do not have to drive all the way to downtown Tampa. The Brandon office at 311 Pauls Drive handles marriage license applications along with other clerk services. This page covers the full process, fees, and what you need to bring.
Brandon Quick Facts
Where Brandon Residents Get a Marriage License
The Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court issues marriage licenses for the entire county. Brandon falls under Hillsborough County, so this is where you go. Under Florida Statute 741.01, the clerk of the circuit court is the only office that can issue a marriage license. Cities do not handle this.
The Brandon Regional Service Center is at 311 Pauls Drive. This is the easiest location for people who live in the Brandon area. The Hillsborough Clerk also has offices in downtown Tampa at 419 E. Pierce Street and in Plant City at 301 North Michigan Avenue. Any of the three locations will work. The Hillsborough Clerk uses an appointment system called ClerkExpress, so you may want to schedule ahead of time rather than walking in.
| Brandon Office | 311 Pauls Drive, Brandon, FL |
|---|---|
| Downtown Tampa | 419 E. Pierce Street, Tampa, FL |
| Plant City | 301 North Michigan Avenue, Plant City, FL |
| Phone | (813) 276-8100 |
Note: Appointments through ClerkExpress are recommended to cut down on wait time at the Brandon office.
Brandon Marriage License Online Info
The Hillsborough Clerk marriage FAQ page answers common questions about the application process.
The Hillsborough Clerk website also has forms, fee details, and links to schedule your appointment. For statewide record searches, the MyFloridaCounty portal connects to official records in all 67 Florida counties. Brandon marriage licenses filed with the Hillsborough Clerk appear in this system once they are recorded.
Marriage License Requirements in Brandon
Both people must show up together. You cannot send just one person. Bring a valid photo ID. A driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID all work. You also need your Social Security number. The physical card is not required. Just know the number and be ready to provide it.
Both applicants must be at least 18 under Florida Statute 741.04. A 17-year-old can apply with parental consent if the other person is within two years of age. No blood test is needed in Florida. There is no residency requirement either. Out-of-state visitors can get a marriage license at the Brandon office just like Hillsborough County residents.
If you were married before, you have to provide the date the previous marriage ended. The clerk needs to know if it ended by divorce, death, or annulment. You must also read the Family Law Handbook from the Florida Bar. The clerk will ask about it during the application.
Brandon Marriage License Fees
The fee is $86. This is the same at every Hillsborough County location. It is set by state law, not by the county. If both applicants complete a four-hour premarital course, the fee drops to $61. Under Florida Statute 741.0305, both people need to bring their completion certificates to get the lower rate.
The Hillsborough Clerk also offers courthouse ceremonies for $30. This is a civil ceremony performed by the clerk at one of the office locations, including the Brandon branch. A duplicate marriage license costs $30, and certified copies are $3 each. Part of the fee goes to the state Domestic Violence Trust Fund and part goes to the State Courts Revenue Trust Fund.
Wait Period and Brandon License Validity
There is a three-day waiting period for Florida residents. After the clerk gives you the license, three days must pass before the ceremony can happen. The premarital course waives this wait. Out-of-state residents do not have a wait at all.
Once the license becomes valid, you have 60 days to use it. This comes from Florida Statute 741.041. If 60 days pass without a ceremony, the license expires. You would need to come back to the Brandon office, apply again, and pay the full fee. After your wedding, the officiant returns the signed license to the Hillsborough Clerk within 10 days. That is how the marriage becomes part of the official record.
Note: The three-day count starts the day after the clerk issues the license, not the same day.
Ceremony Options for Brandon Couples
Florida Statute 741.07 lists who can perform a marriage ceremony. Judges, ordained ministers, clerks of the circuit court, and notary publics are all allowed. You pick whoever you want. The Hillsborough Clerk offers a $30 civil ceremony at the courthouse. Many Brandon couples use this option for a quick and simple wedding.
You can also have the ceremony at a church, a park, a private home, or anywhere else. A Brandon marriage license works in any Florida county. The location of the ceremony does not matter. Just make sure the officiant knows to return the signed license to the Hillsborough Clerk within 10 days. The clerk then files it and sends the record to the Florida Department of Health for the state's permanent records.
Brandon Marriage Records
Need a copy of a marriage certificate? The Hillsborough Clerk has records for all marriages filed in the county. The Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics also maintains marriage records from June 1927 to the present. Their office is at 1217 N Pearl Street in Jacksonville. You can order copies by mail or through VitalChek online.
The state charges a $5 search fee plus $4 per copy. VitalChek adds a processing fee on top. For recent Brandon marriage licenses, going to the Hillsborough Clerk may be faster. The Florida Clerks and Comptrollers website has general information about marriage license procedures across the state.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Brandon also handle marriage licenses through their county clerks. Each page has local details about office locations and procedures.
Hillsborough County Marriage License Records
Brandon is part of Hillsborough County. The Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles all marriage license filings in the area. For the full county page with all office locations and related records, visit below.