Pine Hills Marriage License
Pine Hills marriage license records are handled by the Orange County Clerk of Courts. Pine Hills is a census-designated place in western Orange County with about 82,000 residents, located just west of Orlando. Since Pine Hills is an unincorporated community, all government services including marriage licenses go through Orange County offices. Couples in Pine Hills apply for a marriage license at the Orange County Clerk in downtown Orlando. This page walks through the process, costs, and requirements for a Pine Hills area marriage license.
Pine Hills Quick Facts
Filing a Marriage License Near Pine Hills
Pine Hills falls under Orange County. Florida issues marriage licenses at the county level, not through cities or unincorporated communities. Under Florida Statute 741.01, the clerk of the circuit court handles all marriage licenses. The Orange County Clerk of Courts is the office that processes these applications for Pine Hills couples.
The main Orange County Clerk office is in downtown Orlando, about 15 minutes east of Pine Hills. A marriage license from Orange County works anywhere in Florida. You can have the ceremony in Pine Hills, in Orlando, at a theme park, or in any other part of the state. The license does not limit your options for where the wedding takes place.
Where Pine Hills Residents Apply
| Main Office | Orange County Clerk, 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 |
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| Phone | (407) 836-2000 |
| Website | orangeclerk.com |
The Orange County Clerk at 425 N. Orange Avenue in Orlando is the primary location for marriage license applications. From Pine Hills, the drive is usually 15 to 20 minutes heading east on Colonial Drive or the East-West Expressway. Walk-ins are accepted. No appointment is needed. Both people must appear together. The office will not process the application if only one person shows up.
One helpful feature of the Orange County Clerk is the online pre-application. You can start your marriage license application on the Orange County Clerk website before going to the office. This can save time at the counter. You still need to visit in person to finish the process and pay the fee, but filling out the basic information ahead of time makes the visit shorter. Plan to arrive before the office closes so staff can complete everything that day.
Note: The online pre-application through the Orange County Clerk website can speed up your in-person visit by letting you enter basic details from home.
Pine Hills Marriage License Requirements
Both people go to the clerk's office together. You each need a valid photo ID. A driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID all work. Know your Social Security number. You do not need to bring the card. Under Florida Statute 741.04, both applicants must be at least 18 years old. A 17-year-old may apply with parental consent only when the other person is no more than two years older.
No blood test is needed. Florida has not required one since 1986. There is no residency requirement either. You do not have to live in Pine Hills or Orange County to get a marriage license here. If either person was married before, bring the date the prior marriage ended and whether it ended by divorce, death, or annulment. Both people should also read the Family Law Handbook from the Florida Bar before visiting. The clerk asks about it during the process.
If you and your partner have children together who were born in Florida, the clerk needs additional paperwork. Specifically, an Affirmation of Common Children form is required. Staff at the office can help you fill it out on the spot.
Marriage License Costs in Pine Hills
The fee is $86. This is set by state law and is the same across all of Orange County. Both people can save $25 by completing a four-hour premarital preparation course before applying. With the course, the fee drops to $61 under Florida Statute 741.0305. Both applicants must bring proof of course completion to the clerk's office.
Other fees apply for related services at the Orange County Clerk. A courthouse ceremony is $30. Certified copies cost a few dollars each. Part of the marriage license fee funds the Domestic Violence Trust Fund and the State Courts Revenue Trust Fund. The clerk accepts cash and credit cards at the main office. If you lose the license before the ceremony, you can request a duplicate for an additional fee.
Pine Hills Marriage License Waiting Period
Florida residents wait three days after the clerk issues the license. During those three days, the license is not valid. The ceremony cannot take place until the wait is over. Non-residents of Florida skip the waiting period entirely. Taking the four-hour premarital course also waives the wait for residents, on top of the $25 fee reduction.
After the wait ends, the license is good for 60 days. Florida Statute 741.041 sets this timeframe. If the wedding does not happen within that window, the license expires. There is no way to extend it. You would need to apply again and pay a new fee. After the ceremony, the officiant returns the signed license to the Orange County Clerk within 10 days. The clerk files it with the Florida Department of Health for permanent state records.
Ceremony and Officiant Options
Florida Statute 741.07 allows several types of people to perform wedding ceremonies. Judges, clerks of court, ordained ministers, and notary public officials all qualify. Pine Hills couples can hold the ceremony at any location they choose. Parks, churches, private homes, and event venues are all fine options.
The Orange County Clerk offers courthouse ceremonies for $30. This is a simple civil ceremony. For a more personal touch, many couples hire their own officiant. Just remind your officiant that the signed marriage license must go back to the clerk within 10 days after the wedding. Without that step, the marriage is not on record. The Florida Clerks website has more about how the recording process works across the state.
Search Pine Hills Marriage License Records
The Orange County Clerk provides online tools for searching public records. Visit the Orange County Clerk website to look up existing marriage license records filed in the county.
The MyFloridaCounty portal also provides access to official records for all 67 Florida counties, including Orange County. If you need a certified copy of a marriage certificate, order one from the clerk's office in person or through the Florida Department of Health. The Department of Health keeps marriage records dating back to June 6, 1927.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities also have marriage license information pages on this site.
Orange County Marriage License Records
Pine Hills is in Orange County. The Orange County Clerk of Courts handles all marriage license filings for the area. For full details about the county clerk, office hours, and related records, visit the county page.