Find Gadsden County Marriage License

Gadsden County marriage license records are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Quincy. This office handles all marriage license applications for the county. Both people must visit the clerk in person to apply, and the process follows the same state rules that apply across all 67 Florida counties. Searching for a marriage license record in Gadsden County can be done through the clerk's office or the statewide records portal. This page covers what you need to bring, the fees, and how the process works at the Gadsden County Clerk's office.

Gadsden County Clerk Office

The Gadsden County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles marriage license applications at the courthouse in Quincy. The office is on East Jefferson Street. Under Florida Statute 741.01, the clerk issues licenses on behalf of the state. Both people must appear in person.

Bring a valid photo ID. The clerk accepts a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. You also need your Social Security number. If you were married before, you need the date and details of how that marriage ended. The clerk takes all of this information as part of the application. The Gadsden County Clerk's website at gadsdenclerk.com may have forms you can review before your visit.

Applying for a Marriage License in Gadsden County

Both applicants walk into the clerk's office together. You fill out the application on site. The clerk verifies your identity and collects the fee. You sign the application under oath. The process is quick. Most people are done in less than 30 minutes if they bring the right documents to the Gadsden County Clerk.

Under Florida Statute 741.04, both applicants must be 18 or older. A 17-year-old can apply with notarized consent from both parents, but the other party cannot be more than two years older. You need to read the Family Law Handbook before applying. The clerk will ask if you have reviewed it during the process.

Florida residents face a three-day waiting period. The license is not active until three days pass from the date of issuance. Taking a four-hour premarital course from an approved provider waives this wait. Bring the original certificate to prove you took the course. Nonresidents do not have to wait at all, and they do not need to take the course.

Note: Call ahead to the Gadsden County Clerk's office at (850) 875-8601 to confirm hours and accepted payment methods before your visit.

Gadsden County Marriage License Fees

The standard fee is $86. With a premarital preparation course certificate, the fee drops to $61. Florida Statute 741.0305 provides for this $25 reduction. The course must be at least four hours and from a registered provider. Both parties can take it together or on their own.

State law sets how the fee is divided. The Domestic Violence Trust Fund and the State Courts Revenue Trust Fund each get a portion. Certified copies of recorded marriage license records cost around $3 each from the Gadsden County Clerk. You can also order copies from the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics for records from 1927 forward.

Gadsden County Marriage License Validity

A marriage license from Gadsden County lasts 60 days. Florida Statute 741.041 sets this deadline. If you miss the 60-day window, the license is no longer valid. You would need to apply again and pay a new fee at the clerk's office. The ceremony can happen in any Florida county.

After the ceremony, the officiant returns the signed marriage license to the Gadsden County Clerk. The clerk records the document and sends a copy to the Florida Department of Health. Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judicial officers, clerks of the circuit court, and notaries public can all perform marriages in Florida. Both religious and civil ceremonies are valid.

The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers page has a full overview of the marriage license process that applies statewide. You can also use the MyFloridaCounty portal to look up official records filed in Gadsden County.

Gadsden County Clerk Website

The screenshot below shows the Gadsden County Clerk's website where you can find contact details and information about services including marriage licenses.

Check the clerk's website for any changes to office hours or procedures before making the trip to the courthouse in Quincy. The site may also have downloadable forms to help you prepare your application for a Gadsden County marriage license.

Cities in Gadsden County

Quincy is the county seat and the main city in Gadsden County. Havana, Midway, Greensboro, and Chattahoochee are also part of the county. All marriage license applications in Gadsden County go through the single clerk's office at the courthouse in Quincy.

Nearby Counties

Gadsden County is in the panhandle region of Florida, just west of the state capital. These counties share its borders. You can apply for a marriage license in any of them.