Leon County Marriage License Lookup

Leon County marriage license records are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Tallahassee. As the home of the state capital, Leon County sees a steady flow of marriage license applications at the clerk's office on South Monroe Street. Whether you need to apply for a new license, search for an existing record, or get a certified copy, the Tallahassee courthouse is the place to start. Both applicants must go in person. The Leon County Clerk also performs courthouse ceremonies for couples who want to get married at the same location where they pick up the license.

Leon County Marriage License at the Clerk's Office

The Leon County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles all marriage license applications from the office at 301 S. Monroe St., Suite 100 in Tallahassee. No appointment is needed. Walk in during business hours to apply. The clerk issues licenses under Florida Statute 741.01, which gives the clerk authority over marriage license issuance in each of Florida's 67 counties.

Leon County also performs ceremonies for couples who want to get married right at the courthouse. The ceremony fee is $30. This is separate from the license fee and can be paid with cash, check, MasterCard, or Visa. Many couples in the Tallahassee area take advantage of this service because it lets them do everything in one trip.

The Find a Clerk tool from the Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers can help you locate the Leon County office and get directions to the courthouse.

For questions about your application, call (850) 577-4060. Staff can tell you what to bring and help you plan your visit to the Tallahassee office.

How to Apply for a Leon County Marriage License

Both people must visit the Leon County Clerk's office in Tallahassee together. Bring a valid photo ID like a driver's license, state ID, or passport. You also need your Social Security number, though you do not have to bring the card. Under Florida Statute 741.04, both applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply without parental consent.

If either person was married before, bring the exact date your last marriage ended. Know if it was a divorce, death, or annulment, and which state and county the divorce happened in. The Leon County clerk will need this info to finish the application.

Read the Family Law Handbook before you go. The Florida Bar publishes this guide in several languages, and the clerk will ask if you have read it.

Note: No blood test is needed for a Leon County marriage license.

Marriage License Fees in Leon County

The cost for a marriage license in Leon County is $93.50, which includes the state and county fees. Couples who attend an approved premarital course pay only $61. The reduced fee is allowed under Florida Statute 741.0305. Bring the original certificate of completion to the clerk's office in Tallahassee.

The marriage license fee and ceremony fee (if you choose one) can be paid with cash, check, MasterCard, or Visa. The ceremony costs $30 on top of the license fee. Part of the license fee goes to the Domestic Violence Trust Fund and part to the State Courts Revenue Trust Fund.

• Standard license: $93.50
• License with premarital course: $61.00
• Courthouse ceremony: $30.00

Leon County Marriage License Waiting Period

Florida residents who apply in Leon County face a three-day waiting period. The license is not valid until three days after the issue date. You cannot hold the wedding during this time. This rule comes from Florida Statute 741.04.

Skip the wait by taking a four-hour premarital preparation course. Both people must complete the course from a provider registered with the Leon County Clerk. Bring the original certificate when you apply and the license is valid right away. The fee is also reduced. Out-of-state residents do not have any waiting period regardless of whether they take a course.

After Your Leon County Wedding

After the ceremony, the signed marriage license must be returned to the Leon County Clerk within 10 days. The person who performs the ceremony usually takes care of this. The clerk records the document and sends a copy to the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. This state-level filing takes about 60 days to process.

Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judicial officers, clerks of the circuit court, and notaries public can all perform a marriage ceremony. The Leon County Clerk performs ceremonies at the courthouse for $30, making it a convenient all-in-one option for couples in Tallahassee.

Your Leon County marriage license is valid for 60 days from the issue date. If the ceremony does not happen within that time, the license expires under Florida Statute 741.041, and you would need to reapply and pay a new fee.

The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers website has a helpful overview of the full marriage license process, including what happens after the ceremony.

Copies of Leon County Marriage Records

You can request copies of recorded marriage licenses from the Leon County Clerk in Tallahassee. The MyFloridaCounty official records portal lets you search for documents filed in Leon County online. For certified copies, contact the clerk's office directly.

The Florida Department of Health keeps marriage certificates from June 6, 1927 to the present. You can order through the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or use VitalChek, the state's contracted online vendor.

Note: For marriages before June 1927, contact the county clerk where the license was originally issued.

Cities in Leon County

Tallahassee is the main city in Leon County and the capital of Florida. All residents throughout Leon County use the clerk's office in Tallahassee for marriage license services.

Other small communities in Leon County do not have their own clerk offices. Everyone goes to the Tallahassee courthouse on South Monroe Street.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Leon County. A marriage license from any Florida county works statewide, so apply at whatever office is easiest for you.