Find Dixie County Marriage License

Dixie County marriage license applications go through the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Cross City. The clerk issues marriage licenses and can also perform ceremonies for couples in Dixie County. This small county in north-central Florida follows the same state rules as every other county, but its rural location means you should plan your visit carefully. The office handles all marriage license records from the application through the final recording after the ceremony is done. Searching for old marriage license records in Dixie County starts at the clerk's office or through the statewide records portal.

Dixie County Marriage License Clerk

The Dixie County Clerk of the Circuit Court issues marriage licenses and performs marriage ceremonies. The clerk's office is in Cross City. Both people must come in person to apply. No one else can fill out the form for you. The clerk takes your IDs, asks for your Social Security numbers, and collects the fee.

Dixie County is a smaller office, so calling ahead is a good idea. Confirm that someone is there to handle your application. The clerk can walk you through the paperwork on site. Bring everything you need on your first visit to avoid a second trip if you can.

How to Apply in Dixie County

Walk into the clerk's office with your partner. Both of you show valid photo ID and provide your Social Security numbers. If either person was married before, the clerk needs the exact date and way the prior marriage ended. Sign the application under oath. Pay the fee. If your paperwork is complete, the clerk issues the license that same visit.

Under Florida Statute 741.04, both applicants must be 18 or older. A 17-year-old needs consent from both parents. The Family Law Handbook must be read before you apply. The clerk will ask about it.

Florida residents face a three-day waiting period in Dixie County. The license is not active until three days pass. If both people take a four-hour premarital preparation course and bring the original certificate, the wait is skipped. Dixie County requires the original certificate of completion, not a copy. Plan for this since the county might need two trips if you are a Florida resident without the course done.

Note: Dixie County may require two visits if you are a Florida resident without a premarital course certificate, once to apply and once to pick up the active license.

Dixie County Marriage License Fees

A standard marriage license in Dixie County costs $86. With a premarital course, the fee is $61. Florida Statute 741.0305 provides for this $25 reduction when both parties complete the four-hour course from an approved provider.

The fee breakdown is set by the state. Part goes to the Domestic Violence Trust Fund and part goes to the State Courts Revenue Trust Fund. Ask the clerk what forms of payment they accept before you go. Not all small county offices take credit cards.

Marriage License Validity in Dixie County

Your marriage license lasts 60 days. Florida Statute 741.041 says no ceremony can take place after the license expires. If 60 days pass without a wedding, you apply again and pay a new fee. The ceremony can happen anywhere in Florida, not just in Dixie County.

The signed license must go back to the Dixie County Clerk within 10 days after the ceremony. The clerk records the marriage and sends a copy to the Florida Department of Health. Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judicial officers, clerks, and notaries public can all perform a ceremony in Florida. The Dixie County Clerk is also authorized to perform marriages.

The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers page walks through the full statewide process. You can also use MyFloridaCounty to search official records online.

Dixie County Clerk Records

The screenshot below shows the Dixie County Clerk's duties page which lists marriage license issuance and ceremonies among its services.

The clerk's website provides basic information about services available in Dixie County. For the full details on hours and required documents, call the office directly at (352) 498-1200.

Cities in Dixie County

Cross City is the county seat and the main town in Dixie County. Old Town and Horseshoe Beach are also in the area. All marriage license applications go through the one clerk's office in Cross City.

Nearby Counties

Dixie County borders these counties along the Big Bend coast. Pick whichever clerk's office is most convenient for your marriage license application.