Find Plantation Marriage License

Plantation marriage license applications are handled by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Plantation has a big advantage over many Broward cities. The West Regional Courthouse sits right inside the city at 100 N. Pine Island Road. That means Plantation residents can walk into a Broward Clerk location without driving to Fort Lauderdale or another part of the county. With a population of about 101,000, Plantation is one of the larger cities in western Broward County. This page covers where to go, fees, ID requirements, and the full process.

Where Plantation Couples Apply

Plantation is in Broward County. The Broward County Clerk of Courts handles all marriage licenses in the county. Under Florida Statute 741.01, it is the clerk of the circuit court who issues marriage licenses. No city office in Plantation does this.

The West Regional Courthouse at 100 N. Pine Island Road is the closest Broward Clerk location for Plantation residents. It is right in the city. You can also go to the Central Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, the North Regional in Deerfield Beach, or the South Regional in Hollywood. All four offices process marriage license applications the same way. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM at all locations.

Plantation Marriage License Online

The Broward Clerk marriage page has all the information you need about the application process, fees, and what to bring.

You can search for existing marriage records through the Broward Clerk's online portal. The MyFloridaCounty portal also provides access to official records across all 67 Florida counties. Plantation marriage licenses become part of the Broward County record once the officiant returns the signed document after the ceremony.

Plantation Marriage License Requirements

Both applicants must appear in person. The clerk will not process the application if only one person shows up. Bring a valid photo ID. The clerk takes a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. You need your Social Security number. You do not have to bring the card. Just know the number.

Both people must be 18 or older. This is from Florida Statute 741.04. A 17-year-old may apply with parental consent, but the other party must be within two years of age. Florida does not require a blood test. There is no residency requirement for a marriage license in Broward County. Anyone from any state or country can apply.

Were you married before? Bring the date the prior marriage ended and know if it was a divorce, death, or annulment. The clerk needs this. Both applicants must also read the Family Law Handbook published by the Florida Bar before coming in. Staff will ask if you have read it.

Note: Walk-ins are accepted at the Plantation West Regional location, but try to arrive before 3:00 PM to leave time to finish the process.

Plantation Marriage License Fees

The standard fee is $86. It is the same at all four Broward Clerk locations. Florida law sets this amount. Complete a four-hour premarital course and the fee drops to $61. Under Florida Statute 741.0305, both people must present their course completion certificates to qualify. The savings is $25, and the course also waives the three-day waiting period.

Other fees at the Broward Clerk include $30 for a courthouse ceremony, $3 for a certified copy of the marriage license, and $3.50 for an administration of oath. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the Plantation location. Part of the $86 license fee goes to the state Domestic Violence Trust Fund.

Wait Time for Plantation Marriage Licenses

Florida residents must wait three days after the clerk issues the license. The ceremony cannot happen during this time. Non-Florida residents skip the wait. The premarital course removes the waiting period for Florida residents too. Once valid, the license is good for 60 days under Florida Statute 741.041.

If 60 days pass without a ceremony, the license expires. You start over. New application, new fee. After the wedding, the officiant must return the signed license to the Broward Clerk within 10 days. The clerk records the marriage and sends it to the Florida Department of Health for permanent state records.

Ceremony Options in Plantation

Under Florida Statute 741.07, judges, ordained ministers, clerks of the circuit court, and notary publics can all perform wedding ceremonies in Florida. The Broward Clerk offers a $30 civil ceremony at any of their four locations. Plantation couples who want a quick courthouse wedding can do it right at the West Regional office on Pine Island Road.

Of course, you can have the ceremony anywhere you want. A Plantation marriage license is valid across all of Florida. Churches, parks, private venues, or a beach in another county all work. Just make sure the person performing the ceremony is authorized under state law.

Plantation Marriage Records

Looking up a past marriage record? The Broward Clerk keeps records of all marriages filed in the county. For statewide records, the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville has records from June 1927 to the present. The search fee is $5 plus $4 per certified copy. You can also order copies online through VitalChek.

The Florida Clerks and Comptrollers website has general info about marriage license rules across all 67 counties. For Plantation records specifically, the Broward Clerk at 954-831-7283 is the primary source.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Plantation also file marriage licenses through the Broward County Clerk or nearby county clerks. Visit each page for local details.

Broward County Marriage License Records

Plantation is in Broward County. The Broward Clerk of Courts handles all marriage license filings. The West Regional Courthouse in Plantation is one of four Broward Clerk locations. For the full county page, visit below.

View Broward County Marriage License Records