Spring Hill Marriage License
Spring Hill marriage license services go through the Hernando County Clerk of Courts. Spring Hill is the largest community in Hernando County with about 119,000 people. It is an unincorporated area north of Tampa along the Nature Coast. The Hernando County Clerk's office in Brooksville handles all marriage license applications for Spring Hill residents. You can walk in during business hours to apply. The clerk also performs wedding ceremonies at the courthouse for a small fee. This page covers what you need, what it costs, and how to apply for a marriage license near Spring Hill.
Spring Hill Quick Facts
Where Spring Hill Residents File
Spring Hill is in Hernando County. The Hernando County Clerk of Courts issues all marriage licenses in the area. Since Spring Hill is unincorporated, there is no city clerk or city hall to handle this. Everything goes through the county office in Brooksville, which is about 10 to 15 minutes east of most Spring Hill neighborhoods.
Under Florida Statute 741.01, the clerk of the circuit court or a county court judge issues every marriage license in Florida. A license from Hernando County is valid anywhere in the state. You do not have to hold the ceremony in Spring Hill or Hernando County. The license works across all 67 Florida counties.
The Hernando County Clerk marriage page has the full set of rules and requirements. It covers who can apply, what ID you need, and how the process works from start to finish. Check this page before your visit so you know what to bring.
Hernando Clerk Office for Spring Hill
The Hernando County Clerk's office is at the courthouse in Brooksville. This is the only location where you can get a marriage license in Hernando County. Spring Hill residents take US-19 or Cortez Boulevard east to get there.
| Office | Hernando County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 North Main Street, Room 362, Brooksville, FL 34601 |
| Phone | (352) 540-6768 |
| Website | hernandoclerk.com |
No appointment is needed. Walk-ins are accepted during regular business hours on weekdays. But do not arrive after 4:30 PM because the clerk will not start new marriage license applications that late. Both people must be there at the same time. Call (352) 540-6768 to check hours or ask questions before your trip from Spring Hill. The courthouse is on Main Street in downtown Brooksville with parking nearby.
Note: Personal checks are not accepted for marriage license fees at the Hernando County Clerk; bring cash or a credit card.
Spring Hill Marriage License Information
The Hernando County Clerk posts all marriage license details on their website. Check the clerk's marriage license page for current requirements and fees.
The page covers age requirements, ID needed, fees, and the ceremony room information. For Spring Hill residents looking to search existing records in Hernando County, the MyFloridaCounty official records portal lets you select Hernando County and search for recorded documents including filed marriage licenses.
How to Get a Marriage License Near Spring Hill
Both people go to the Hernando County Clerk's office together. Bring a valid photo ID. The clerk accepts a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. You need to know your Social Security number. The card is not required. Under Florida Statute 741.04, both applicants must be at least 18 years old. Younger applicants need written consent from both parents or legal guardians.
If either person was married before, bring the exact date the prior marriage ended and know whether it was a divorce, death, or annulment. Read the Family Law Handbook from the Florida Bar before you go. The clerk will ask if you have read it. No blood test is needed. There is no residency requirement for Hernando County.
The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers website lists all the statewide rules that apply for marriage licenses in Spring Hill and across every Florida county. If you have a premarital course completion certificate from a registered provider, bring the original. It saves you money and time.
Spring Hill Marriage License Fees
The standard fee at the Hernando County Clerk is $86. Florida residents who take a four-hour premarital course pay only $61. Under Florida Statute 741.0305, both people must bring their original completion certificates to get the reduced fee. The course also waives the three-day waiting period.
The Hernando County Clerk performs marriage ceremonies in the Ceremony Room, Room 362, at the courthouse. The ceremony fee is $30. Additional certified copies of a filed marriage license cost $3 each. Cash and credit cards are accepted. Personal checks are not taken for marriage license fees at this office. Part of the $86 goes to the state Domestic Violence Trust Fund and part goes to the State Courts Revenue Trust Fund as set by Florida law.
Marriage License Wait in Spring Hill
Florida residents face a three-day wait. The license is not valid until three days after the clerk issues it. This comes from Florida Statute 741.04. You cannot hold the ceremony during those days. Non-residents skip the wait entirely. Taking a premarital course also eliminates the waiting period for Spring Hill residents.
Once the license is valid, you have 60 days to hold the ceremony. Under Florida Statute 741.041, the license expires after 60 days if no ceremony takes place. You would need to start over with a new application and a new fee. After the wedding, the officiant returns the signed license to the Hernando County Clerk within 10 days.
The clerk records the license and sends a copy to the Florida Department of Health for permanent state filing. That process takes about 60 days. The marriage certificate is then mailed to you. Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judicial officers, clerks of the circuit court, and notaries public can all perform marriages in Florida.
Note: The Hernando County Clerk typically mails the marriage certificate within 30 days after the ceremony is recorded.
Nearby Cities
Spring Hill is on the Nature Coast north of the Tampa Bay area. Nearby cities with marriage license information include these locations.
Hernando County Marriage License
Spring Hill is in Hernando County. All marriage license filings go through the Hernando County Clerk of Courts in Brooksville. For complete county details, office hours, fee information, and links to the clerk's online tools, visit the Hernando County page.