Hialeah Marriage License Records

Hialeah marriage license applications go through the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts. Hialeah is the second largest city in Miami-Dade County with over 235,000 residents. Like all cities in the county, Hialeah does not have its own marriage license office. You must visit one of the Miami-Dade Clerk locations to apply. The main office is in downtown Miami on West Flagler Street. Several branch offices also serve residents across the county. This guide covers how Hialeah residents can get a marriage license, what to expect, and how much it costs.

Miami-Dade County Handles Hialeah Marriage Licenses

Hialeah is part of Miami-Dade County. The Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts issues all marriage licenses for the county. Under Florida Statute 741.01, the clerk of the circuit court is the only office that can issue these licenses. Hialeah residents must visit one of the Miami-Dade Clerk locations.

Miami-Dade County has multiple service locations. While the main office is in downtown Miami, the county runs branches in various parts of the metro area. Hialeah residents should check the clerk's website to see which location is closest. A marriage license from Miami-Dade County lets you get married anywhere in Florida, not just in Hialeah or the surrounding area.

For full county details, visit the Miami-Dade County marriage license page.

Marriage License Office Near Hialeah

The main Miami-Dade Clerk office is about a 20-minute drive from Hialeah, depending on traffic. The downtown Miami location handles the highest volume of marriage license applications in the county. Both people must show up at the same time. Walk-ins are accepted.

The clerk's staff in Miami-Dade County serves a large and diverse population. Many staff members speak Spanish and Creole in addition to English. This is helpful for Hialeah residents who prefer to handle the process in their primary language. The office is often busy, so plan to spend some time in the waiting area during your visit.

Note: Check the Miami-Dade Clerk website for branch locations that may be closer to Hialeah than the downtown Miami office.

How to Apply for a Marriage License in Hialeah

Both people must visit a Miami-Dade Clerk location in person. You cannot send just one person. Bring a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport. You need your Social Security number. The physical card is not required. Under Florida Statute 741.04, both applicants must be at least 18 years old.

If either person had a prior marriage, bring the exact date it ended. The clerk asks whether it ended by divorce, death, or annulment. You also need to know the state and county where the divorce took place. Read the Family Law Handbook from the Florida Bar before you go. It is available in English, Spanish, and Creole. The clerk will ask if you have read it during your visit.

The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers website covers the full list of what you need for a marriage license application in any Florida county, including Miami-Dade. Hialeah couples should review this before making the trip to the clerk's office.

Hialeah Marriage License Fees

The fee for a marriage license is $86 at the Miami-Dade Clerk. This is the standard fee across Florida. If both people finish a four-hour premarital course before applying, the fee drops to $61. Florida Statute 741.0305 allows this reduction. Bring the original certificate from the course to the clerk's office.

Part of the $86 fee goes to the Domestic Violence Trust Fund. Another part goes to the State Courts Revenue Trust Fund. These splits are set by the Florida legislature. Certified copies of a recorded marriage license cost about $3 each from the clerk's office. Payment methods may vary by location, so call ahead to see what the office near Hialeah accepts.

Note: Some Miami-Dade Clerk locations may only accept cash, so bring cash to be safe on your trip from Hialeah.

Marriage License Wait and Ceremony in Hialeah

Florida residents face a three-day waiting period after applying for a marriage license. The license is not valid during those three days. Florida Statute 741.04 sets this rule for every county in the state.

Skip the wait by taking a four-hour premarital course. Both people must complete it. Bring the original certificates when you apply. The license is valid right away. The fee also goes down to $61. Out-of-state couples do not wait at all. This is the law regardless of whether they take a course.

After the ceremony, the signed license must go back to the Miami-Dade Clerk within 10 days. The officiant usually sends it. The clerk records the license and forwards a copy to the Florida Department of Health. Under Florida Statute 741.041, the license is good for 60 days from the issue date. If no ceremony takes place in that time, it expires. You would need to apply again in Hialeah. Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judicial officers, circuit court clerks, and notaries public can all perform a wedding ceremony.

Nearby Florida Cities

These cities near Hialeah also have marriage license information pages. A Florida marriage license works in any county across the state.

Miami-Dade County Marriage License Records

Hialeah is in Miami-Dade County. All marriage license filings go through the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts. For the full county page with more details and resources, visit below.

View Miami-Dade County Marriage License Records