Levy County Marriage License

Levy County marriage license applications are processed at the Clerk of Circuit Court office in Bronson. The clerk acts as an agent for the State of Florida for issuing marriage licenses in the county. If you need to apply for a new marriage license or look up an existing record, the clerk's office on South Court Street is the only location in Levy County that handles these services. Both applicants must appear together. Be aware that licenses are not issued after 4:30 p.m., so plan your visit with enough time to complete the paperwork.

Levy County Clerk of Court Marriage Services

The Levy County Clerk of Circuit Court issues all marriage licenses from the office at 355 South Court Street in Bronson. The clerk serves as an agent for the State of Florida under Florida Statute 741.01. Walk-ins are welcome. No appointment is needed. But pay close attention to the time: licenses are not issued after 4:30 p.m.

One thing to keep in mind is that the Levy County Clerk does not perform marriage ceremonies. If you want a courthouse wedding, you will need to look into other options. The clerk's office only handles the license itself. This is different from some other Florida counties where the clerk offers ceremony services.

Check the Levy County Clerk homepage for general office information and contact details before making the drive to Bronson.

You can also reach the office by phone at (352) 486-5266 or toll-free at 800-733-5389.

How to Get a Marriage License in Levy County

Both people must go to the Levy County clerk's office in Bronson at the same time. Bring a valid photo ID, like a driver's license, state ID, or passport. You need to know your Social Security number. The card is not needed. Under Florida Statute 741.04, both applicants must be at least 18 years old.

If you were married before, bring the date your last marriage ended and how it ended. The clerk will ask for the state and county of the divorce. Same-gender couples can apply in Levy County on the same terms as any other couple.

You must read the Family Law Handbook before applying. The Florida Bar publishes this guide, and the Levy County clerk will ask about it during the process.

Levy County Marriage License Fees

The fee for a marriage license in Levy County is $93.50. Florida residents who have completed a premarital preparation course pay a reduced fee of $61. The reduction is allowed under Florida Statute 741.0305. You must bring the original certificate of completion from the course when you apply.

After the officiant returns the signed license to the clerk, you get your first certified copy at no extra cost. Additional certified copies are $3 each. Part of the license fee goes to the Domestic Violence Trust Fund and part to the State Courts Revenue Trust Fund.

Note: The Levy County Clerk does not perform ceremonies, so there is no ceremony fee at this office.

Waiting Period for Levy County Marriage License

Florida residents face a three-day waiting period after applying for a marriage license in Levy County. The license is not valid until three days have passed. This is set by Florida Statute 741.04 and applies statewide.

You can skip this wait by taking a four-hour premarital course. Both people must complete it. The course provider must be registered with the Levy County Clerk. Bring the original certificate when you apply. The license becomes valid right away and the fee drops to $61. Out-of-state residents do not wait at all.

After the Ceremony in Levy County

The person who performs the ceremony must return the signed license to the Levy County Clerk. You can expect to get your certified copy within about 7 days after the officiant returns it. The clerk records the license and sends a copy to the Florida Department of Health for permanent filing. That state process takes about 60 days.

Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judicial officers, clerks of the circuit court, and notaries public can all officiate. The license is valid for 60 days from the issue date. If the ceremony does not happen within that time, it expires under Florida Statute 741.041.

Copies of Levy County Marriage License Records

Contact the Levy County Clerk in Bronson for copies of recorded marriage licenses. Your first copy is free. Additional copies cost $3 each. The MyFloridaCounty official records portal lets you search for documents filed in Levy County and other Florida counties online.

The Florida Department of Health keeps marriage certificates from June 1927 to the present. Order through the Bureau of Vital Statistics or VitalChek, the state's only contracted vendor for online vital record orders.

Cities in Levy County

All communities in Levy County use the clerk's office in Bronson for marriage license services. The county includes communities like Williston, Chiefland, Cedar Key, Yankeetown, Inglis, and Fanning Springs. None of these cities have their own clerk offices for marriage licenses. Everyone goes to Bronson.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Levy County. A marriage license from any Florida county is valid anywhere in the state.