Access Miramar Marriage License

Miramar marriage license services are run by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Miramar has about 143,000 residents and sits in the southwest corner of Broward County, right along the Miami-Dade County line. You can apply for a marriage license at any of the four Broward Clerk offices. The West Regional Courthouse in Plantation and the South Regional in Hollywood are the closest options for Miramar residents. This page covers the steps, costs, and rules for getting your marriage license near Miramar.

Miramar Marriage License Filing

Miramar is in Broward County. The Broward County Clerk of Courts issues all marriage licenses for this area. Florida does not have city-level marriage license offices, so Miramar residents go to one of the Broward Clerk's four locations. Under Florida Statute 741.01, the county clerk or a county court judge issues every marriage license in the state.

Since Miramar borders Miami-Dade County, some couples wonder if they can apply there instead. The answer is yes. You can get a marriage license from any county in Florida, and it is valid statewide. But if you want to stay in Broward, the Plantation and Hollywood offices are both a short drive from Miramar.

Broward Clerk Offices Near Miramar

The Broward Clerk marriage division operates out of four locations. Miramar residents have a couple of good options nearby. The West Regional in Plantation is about 15 minutes north. The South Regional in Hollywood is also close.

All four offices accept walk-ins for marriage license applications. No appointment is needed. Both applicants must be present at the same time. Plan to get there well before 3:30 PM so you have time to complete everything. The Miramar area does not have its own Broward Clerk branch, but the two closest locations are within a 20-minute drive.

Miramar Marriage License Online Search

The Broward Clerk's website has tools for both applying and searching for marriage license records. Visit the Broward Clerk marriage page for an overview of what you need.

If you want to look up a marriage license that was already recorded in Broward County, the license search tool lets you search by name. This covers all Miramar marriage licenses filed through the Broward Clerk. You can also use the MyFloridaCounty official records portal to search records in other counties if the license was filed somewhere else.

How to Apply for a Miramar Marriage License

Both people must show up at the same time. Bring a valid photo ID. The clerk accepts a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. You need your Social Security number. The card is not required. Under Florida Statute 741.04, both people must be at least 18. A 17-year-old can apply with consent from both parents if the other person is no more than two years older.

If you were married before, know the exact date it ended and whether it was a divorce, death, or annulment. The clerk asks for the county and state where the divorce happened. Read the Family Law Handbook from the Florida Bar before you go. The clerk will ask about it. No blood test is needed. There is no residency requirement for Broward County, meaning anyone can apply here regardless of where they live.

The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers website has a complete rundown of the statewide requirements that apply to Miramar and every other Florida city. If you and your partner have children born in Florida, bring that information to complete the Affirmation of Common Children form at the office.

Marriage License Cost in Miramar

The fee is $86 for a standard marriage license. Taking a four-hour premarital course drops it to $61. That $25 discount comes from Florida Statute 741.0305. The course also gets rid of the three-day waiting period, so there is a real benefit to doing it. Check the Broward premarital provider list for approved courses near Miramar.

A courthouse ceremony costs $30 if the clerk performs the wedding. Certified copies of a filed marriage license are $3 each. A duplicate license costs $30. The clerk takes cash and credit cards at all locations. Part of the $86 fee goes to state trust funds as required by law.

Note: Credit card payments may include a small processing surcharge at Broward Clerk locations.

Miramar Marriage License Waiting Period

Florida residents face a three-day wait after applying. The license is not valid until three days pass. This rule is in Florida Statute 741.04. You cannot hold the ceremony during those days. Non-Florida residents skip this wait entirely, so out-of-state couples visiting Miramar can apply and get married the same day.

Both people can take a premarital preparation course to waive the wait. The course runs about four hours and covers topics like communication, financial planning, and handling conflict. Bring the original certificate to the clerk when you apply for your Miramar marriage license. The license becomes valid on the spot. After it is valid, you have 60 days to hold the ceremony under Florida Statute 741.041. After the wedding, the person who performed the marriage returns the signed license to the Broward Clerk, who records it and sends a copy to the Florida Department of Health.

Nearby Cities

Miramar sits between Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Several nearby cities share the same Broward Clerk for marriage licenses. Others use the Miami-Dade Clerk.

Broward County Marriage License

Miramar is part of Broward County. All marriage license services go through the Broward County Clerk of Courts. For more on fees, office details, related records, and additional resources for the county, visit the full Broward County page.

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