Search Brevard County Marriage Licenses

Brevard County marriage license records are kept at the Clerk of the Circuit Court, which has six branch office locations across the county. That gives residents of Palm Bay, Melbourne, Titusville, Cocoa, and other Brevard County areas a nearby office for marriage license services. You can start with the online Marriage License Kiosk to pre-apply, then go to any branch in person to finish. The clerk handles everything from new applications to recorded copies and searches of older Brevard County marriage records.

Brevard County Clerk Marriage License Offices

The Brevard County Clerk of Courts issues marriage licenses from six branch locations spread across the county. This is one of the more accessible setups in Florida. Whether you live in the north end near Titusville or down in Palm Bay, there is an office close by. Both people must apply in person at the same time. Brevard County is part of the 18th Judicial Circuit.

The Brevard County Clerk offers an online Marriage License Kiosk. This is a pre-application tool on the clerk's website. You fill in the required fields and click submit. A congratulatory message shows up with your application number. Bring that number to the office along with your ID. This cuts down the time you spend at the counter. The kiosk is not the final step, though. You still must go in person to finish up in Brevard County.

The Brevard County Clerk homepage has links to all services, including the kiosk, branch locations, and contact details for each office.

How to Get a Marriage License in Brevard County

Both applicants must appear together in person at one of the Brevard County branch offices. Bring a state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport. You need to know your Social Security number. The card itself is not required. Under Florida Statute 741.04, both people must be 18 or older to apply without parental consent.

If either person had a prior marriage, you must know the exact date it ended. The Brevard County clerk needs to know if it was a divorce, death, or annulment. You also need to read the Family Law Handbook published by the Florida Bar before applying. The marriage license is valid only within the State of Florida. It lets you get married in any county, not just Brevard.

Note: Use the online Marriage License Kiosk on the Brevard County Clerk's website to save time at the office.

Brevard County Marriage License Fees

The standard fee for a marriage license in Brevard County is $86. With a premarital course, the fee drops to $61. Florida Statute 741.0305 allows this $25 discount when both people complete a four-hour course from a registered provider. You need the original certificate at the time of the application. The Brevard County Clerk also performs courthouse ceremonies for $30. Certified copies of a recorded marriage license cost $2.50 each.

Brevard County has offered special Valentine's Day ceremony events in the past. These are popular with couples who want a memorable date on their license. Check the clerk's website in early February for announcements.

Waiting Period for Brevard County Marriage License

Florida residents face a three-day waiting period after the license is issued. This is a state requirement under Florida Statute 741.04. In Brevard County, you can avoid the wait by completing the premarital course, filing a hardship declaration, or if both people are non-residents. Out-of-state residents have no waiting period at all.

The license is valid for 60 days from the issue date. Florida Statute 741.041 sets this time limit. If 60 days pass and no ceremony has taken place, the Brevard County license expires. You would need to reapply and pay a new fee.

Ceremonies and Recording in Brevard County

Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judicial officers, clerks of the circuit court, and notaries public can all perform a marriage ceremony. The Brevard County Clerk's office offers ceremonies for $30. This is a quick and affordable option if you want a courthouse wedding. Two witnesses are usually needed.

After the ceremony, the signed license must be returned to the Brevard County Clerk within 10 days. The clerk records it and forwards a copy to the Florida Department of Health. You can search for recorded Brevard County marriage documents through the MyFloridaCounty portal once the record is filed.

Note: State-level processing by the Bureau of Vital Statistics takes about 60 days after the ceremony date.

Cities in Brevard County

Brevard County stretches along the Space Coast and has many cities and towns. All of them use the Brevard County Clerk for marriage license services. With six branch offices, most residents have a location close by.

Other Brevard County cities include Titusville, Cocoa, Rockledge, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Satellite Beach, and Viera. All apply for marriage licenses at the same Brevard County clerk offices.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Brevard County along Florida's east coast and central region. A Florida marriage license from any county is valid statewide.