Access Palm Coast Marriage License
Palm Coast marriage license applications are processed by the Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Palm Coast is by far the largest city in Flagler County, with a population of about 107,000. The clerk's office is at the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center in nearby Bunnell, which is the county seat. This is a smaller county operation compared to places like Miami-Dade or Broward, but the process follows the same state rules. Couples from Palm Coast can apply for a marriage license, have a ceremony, and get copies all at the Flagler Clerk's office.
Palm Coast Quick Facts
Where Palm Coast Couples Get a License
Palm Coast is in Flagler County. The Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles all marriage licenses. Under Florida Statute 741.01, only the circuit court clerk issues marriage licenses in Florida. The Flagler Clerk's office is located at the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center.
The courthouse is at 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Building 1, in Bunnell, FL 32110. Bunnell is about 15 minutes west of Palm Coast. The phone number is 386-313-4360. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The Flagler Clerk marriage license page has details about the application process and what to bring.
| Office | Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bldg 1, Bunnell, FL 32110 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 386-313-4360 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
The Flagler Clerk also has an online application option. You can start the process before you visit, which can speed things up at the office. Check the clerk's website for the online form link.
Palm Coast Marriage License Online
The Flagler County Clerk marriage license page explains the full process, fees, and requirements for Palm Coast area couples.
The Flagler Clerk's website is well organized and has most of the information you need before your visit. For statewide record searches, the MyFloridaCounty portal connects to official records in all 67 Florida counties, including Flagler.
Marriage License Requirements in Palm Coast
Both applicants must appear in person at the Flagler Clerk's office. No exceptions. Bring a valid photo ID. A driver's license, passport, state ID, or military ID works. You need to provide your Social Security number. The physical card is not needed. Just know the number and be ready to share it.
Both people must be at least 18 years old under Florida Statute 741.04. A 17-year-old can apply with parental consent if the age gap is two years or less. No blood test is needed. There is no residency requirement. People from out of state can get a marriage license in Flagler County just like Palm Coast residents.
The Flagler Clerk requires all applicants to read the Family Law Handbook published by the Florida Bar. This is a state requirement. The clerk will ask about it. If either of you was married before, bring the end date of the last marriage and know whether it was a divorce, death, or annulment.
Note: Palm Coast couples with children born in Florida together should be prepared to provide that information at the clerk's office.
Palm Coast Marriage License Fees
The standard fee is $86. If both people complete a four-hour premarital course, the fee drops to $61. Under Florida Statute 741.0305, both applicants need their course completion certificates to get the reduced rate. The course also waives the three-day waiting period for Florida residents.
The Flagler Clerk charges $30 for a courthouse ceremony. Certified copies of the marriage license cost $3 each. If you need the license mailed to you, there is a small postage charge on top of the standard fees. Part of the $86 goes to the state Domestic Violence Trust Fund. The clerk accepts various payment methods at the Bunnell courthouse.
Wait Period for Palm Coast Licenses
Florida residents have a three-day waiting period. After the Flagler Clerk issues the license, you must wait three days before holding the ceremony. This is a state-level rule. Non-Florida residents have no waiting period. The premarital course waives the wait for Florida residents too.
Once the license is valid, you have 60 days to use it. Florida Statute 741.041 sets this time limit. If 60 days pass without a ceremony, the license expires. You would have to go back to the Flagler Clerk, apply again, and pay the fee again. After the wedding, the officiant returns the signed license to the Flagler Clerk within 10 days.
Ceremony Options in Palm Coast
The Flagler Clerk offers courthouse ceremonies for $30. Ceremony appointments are available from 8:30 to 11:30 AM and 1:30 to 3:30 PM at the Bunnell office. You need to schedule ahead for a ceremony. Under Florida Statute 741.07, judges, ordained ministers, notary publics, and clerks of the circuit court can all perform wedding ceremonies.
Palm Coast couples are not limited to the courthouse. You can have the ceremony at a church, a park, a beach, or any private venue. A Flagler County marriage license works across all of Florida. The location of the ceremony does not matter. Just make sure the officiant is someone authorized by Florida law and that they know to return the signed license within 10 days.
The Flagler Clerk files the returned license and sends it to the Florida Department of Health for the permanent state record. You can order certified copies from the state for $5 (search fee) plus $4 per copy. VitalChek also handles online orders for an additional processing fee.
Palm Coast Marriage Records
Need a copy of a marriage certificate filed in Flagler County? Contact the Flagler Clerk at 386-313-4360. They keep records of all marriages that were filed locally. The Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville has statewide records from June 1927 to the present.
The Florida Clerks and Comptrollers website offers general information about marriage license procedures across all Florida counties. For Palm Coast marriage records specifically, the Flagler Clerk is the primary source.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Palm Coast also handle marriage licenses through their county clerks. Browse them for local filing details.
Flagler County Marriage License Records
Palm Coast is in Flagler County. The Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles all marriage license filings. For more about the Flagler Clerk and related marriage records, visit the full county page.