Access Escambia County Marriage License

Escambia County marriage license applications are processed at the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Pensacola. Unlike many Florida counties, Escambia requires an appointment to apply. The clerk has two offices in the county, one in Pensacola and one in Century. Both handle marriage license applications, but you must call first to set a time. You can search for marriage records that have been filed in Escambia County through the clerk's office or the state records portal. This page covers everything you need to bring, what it costs, and how to set up your visit to the Escambia County Clerk.

Escambia County Clerk Marriage Office

The Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles all marriage license applications. You must make an appointment. Walk-ins are not accepted for marriage licenses in Escambia County. Call the main office in Pensacola or the Century office to schedule your time.

Appointments run Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST. The main Pensacola office is on West Government Street. The Century office in the northern part of the county serves residents closer to the Alabama border. Both parties must show up at the same time with a completed and signed application.

The Official Records office at 221 Palafox Place handles recorded documents. You can reach them at 850-595-3930 for questions about filed marriage records in Escambia County.

Note: Escambia County operates on Central Standard Time, not Eastern Time like most of Florida.

Applying for an Escambia County Marriage License

Start by calling to set an appointment. Before you go, fill out and sign the marriage license application. Bring it with you. Both people must be present at the appointment. The clerk cannot process the application with just one person there.

Bring these items to your Escambia County appointment:

• Completed and signed application
• Valid photo ID (driver's license, military ID, visa, or passport)
• Social Security number or alien registration number
• Premarital counseling certificate if applicable
• Affirmation of Common Children form if applicable (do not sign until at the clerk's office)
• Date your last marriage ended if previously married

Under Florida Statute 741.04, both people must be at least 18. A 17-year-old can apply in Escambia County with notarized consent from both parents. The Family Law Handbook should be read before the appointment.

Escambia County Marriage License Fees

The standard license costs $86. With a premarital counseling certificate, the fee is $61. Florida Statute 741.0305 sets the $25 discount for completing the four-hour course. The Escambia County Clerk also charges an Oath Fee of $3.50 if you need to file the Affirmation of Common Children form.

Ceremonies in Escambia County cost $30. You must schedule a separate appointment for the ceremony after you get the license. Credit and debit card transactions have a 3.5% processing fee on top of the license cost. Cash is the cheapest option if you want to avoid the extra charge.

The Florida Department of Health charges separate fees for ordering certified marriage certificates at the state level. Those run $5 for the first copy and $4 for each extra one.

Escambia County Marriage License Info

Florida residents face a three-day waiting period. The license is not active until three days after it is issued. Taking a premarital course waives the wait. Out-of-state couples skip the wait entirely. The license is valid for 60 days under Florida Statute 741.041. The license only works in Florida.

After the wedding, the officiant returns the signed license to the Escambia County Clerk. The clerk records it and sends a copy to the state. Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judicial officers, clerks, and notaries public can perform the ceremony. The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers site has the full rundown on who can perform marriages.

You can use the MyFloridaCounty portal to search for filed official records in Escambia County, including recorded marriage licenses.

Escambia County Marriage Records

The screenshot below shows the Escambia County Clerk's marriage license page with appointment and requirements details.

Visit the website before your appointment to download the application form and review all requirements. The page also has contact numbers for both the Pensacola and Century offices.

Cities in Escambia County

Pensacola is the county seat and largest city in Escambia County. Century sits in the northern part near the Alabama state line. All marriage license applications go through the Escambia County Clerk at one of the two office locations. There are no qualifying cities in this county with separate pages.

Nearby Counties

Escambia County is at the western tip of the Florida panhandle. These counties sit to the east. You can apply for a marriage license in any Florida county.