Flagler County Marriage License Lookup

Flagler County marriage license records are filed in the Official Records Division of the Clerk's Office. The office is on the first floor of the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center in Bunnell. Couples apply for their marriage license here, and the clerk also performs ceremonies for those who want a courthouse wedding. Flagler County has an online application option that can shorten the in-person visit. Whether you are looking to get a new license or search for a marriage record that was already filed, the Flagler County Clerk's office handles it all. Palm Coast residents use this same office since it serves the whole county.

Flagler County Clerk Marriage Office

The Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court processes all marriage license applications. The Official Records Division handles this service. It is on the first floor of the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center in Bunnell. Office hours run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Both people must be present. You need a valid photo ID and your Social Security number. If either party was married before, you need the date and details of how the prior marriage ended. The process is straightforward. Fill out the application, sign under oath, pay the fee, and the clerk issues the license.

How to Get a Marriage License in Flagler County

Flagler County offers an online application that you can fill out before your visit. This saves time at the office. You still have to come in person since both applicants must appear, but the online form means less paperwork at the counter.

Under Florida Statute 741.04, both people need to be at least 18 years old. No blood test is required in Flagler County or anywhere in Florida. You must read the Family Law Handbook before you apply. The clerk will ask if you have reviewed it during the application process.

Florida residents wait three days before the license goes into effect. If both parties complete a four-hour premarital course, the wait is waived and the license is active right away. Bring the original certificate. Out-of-state couples do not wait at all. The three-day rule only applies to Florida residents under Florida Statute 741.04.

Note: The license must be returned to the Flagler County Clerk within 10 days after the ceremony.

Flagler County Marriage License Fees

A standard marriage license in Flagler County costs $86 plus postage if you need the clerk to mail anything. With a premarital course certificate, the cost drops to $61 under Florida Statute 741.0305. The course needs to be at least four hours from an approved provider.

The clerk performs ceremonies for $30. Ceremony appointments are open from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. There are no ceremony appointments between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Call the office at 386-313-4360 to schedule yours. Extra certified copies of a recorded marriage license cost $3 each. The Flagler County Clerk can also provide a commemorative certificate if you want one.

Marriage License Details for Flagler County

A Flagler County marriage license is valid for 60 days. Florida Statute 741.041 sets this rule for every county in the state. If the 60 days pass without a ceremony, the license is void and you need to start fresh. The wedding can take place anywhere in Florida. You do not have to stay in Flagler County.

Several types of people can perform the ceremony. Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, clerks of the circuit court, deputy clerks, notaries public, and judicial officers can all solemnize a marriage. After the ceremony, the officiant sends the signed license back to the Flagler County Clerk for recording. A copy goes to the Florida Department of Health for permanent state records.

The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers website provides an overview of the process that applies to all 67 counties in Florida.

Flagler County Marriage License Page

The screenshot below shows the Flagler County Clerk's marriage license page with office details, fees, and frequently asked questions.

Check the website for the latest ceremony scheduling details, forms, and any updates to the application process before heading to the justice center in Bunnell.

Cities in Flagler County

Palm Coast is the largest city in Flagler County. Bunnell is the county seat where the clerk's office is located. Flagler Beach is another community in the area. All marriage license services in Flagler County go through the single clerk's office at the Justice Center in Bunnell.

Nearby Counties

Flagler County is on the northeast coast of Florida. These counties border it. You can get a marriage license from any of them since the license works statewide.