Find Seminole County Marriage License

Seminole County marriage license records are kept at the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Sanford. The clerk handles all new license applications, records completed licenses after ceremonies, and stores copies for public access. Residents of Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo, and Winter Springs all use this one office. If you plan to apply for a marriage license in Seminole County or look up a past record, the clerk's office on North Park Avenue is your starting point. Both people must come in at the same time.

Seminole County Clerk Marriage License Services

The Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court issues all marriage licenses in the county. The main office is at 301 N. Park Avenue in Sanford. Both people must appear in person. The clerk's staff will check your IDs, collect the fee, and process the paperwork. Most applications take under 30 minutes once you reach the counter. Seminole County is part of the Orlando metro area, so the office stays fairly busy.

Under Florida Statute 741.01, only the clerk of the circuit court can issue marriage licenses. No other office in Seminole County has this authority. The clerk's website has information about office hours, recording services, and other resources.

The Seminole County Clerk's homepage is shown above. It includes links to recording services and public records search tools available to county residents.

How to Get a Seminole County Marriage License

Both applicants go to the Seminole County Clerk together. Bring a valid photo ID like a driver's license, passport, or state ID. You need your Social Security number, but not the card. Florida Statute 741.04 requires both applicants to be at least 18. A 17-year-old can apply only with written consent from both parents, and the other person must be within two years of age.

Previously married? You need the exact date the prior marriage ended. Tell the clerk if it was a divorce, death, or annulment. Know the state and county of any prior divorce. Read the Family Law Handbook from the Florida Bar before you go. The Seminole County clerk will ask about it.

Florida residents face a three-day waiting period. A four-hour premarital preparation course eliminates this wait and saves $25. Out-of-state couples have no wait at all.

Note: Many Seminole County couples also consider applying in nearby Orange County if the Orlando courthouse is more convenient for their schedule.

Seminole County Marriage License Fees

A marriage license in Seminole County costs $86. Every Florida county charges this same amount. Take a four-hour premarital course and the fee drops to $61. Florida Statute 741.0305 allows the $25 discount. Bring the original certificate of completion to the Sanford clerk's office. The course covers communication, conflict resolution, finances, and parenting.

The Seminole County Clerk accepts cash and other standard payment forms. A small card surcharge may apply. Part of the license fee goes to the Domestic Violence Trust Fund and part to the State Courts Revenue Trust Fund, as set by Florida law.

Certified copies of a recorded marriage license are available at the Seminole County clerk's office for a small fee.

Seminole County Marriage License Validity

A Seminole County marriage license is good for 60 days after the clerk issues it. Florida Statute 741.041 sets this limit. If you do not hold the ceremony within that time, the license expires. You must apply again and pay a new fee. The ceremony can take place anywhere in Florida, so you are not restricted to Seminole County.

After the wedding, the officiant returns the signed license to the Seminole County Clerk within 10 days. The clerk records it and forwards a copy to the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. The state filing takes about 60 days after the ceremony. Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judges, circuit court clerks, and notaries public are all authorized to perform weddings in Seminole County. The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers website has a full list of who can officiate.

Copies of Seminole County Marriage Records

Recorded marriage licenses in Seminole County are on file at the clerk's office in Sanford. Get copies in person or by mail. Search online through the MyFloridaCounty portal, which covers all 67 Florida counties. The Florida Department of Health has certificates from 1927 to the present. VitalChek is the only approved vendor for online orders from the state.

The state search fee is $5 for one year and one certified copy. Additional copies are $4 each. A $10 rush fee applies for records before 1970 at the Jacksonville office.

Cities in Seminole County

Seminole County is home to Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo, and Winter Springs. None of these cities individually exceed 75,000 in population, so there are no separate city pages for Seminole County communities. All residents use the Sanford clerk's office for marriage license services. The county sits just north of Orange County and is part of the greater Orlando metro area.

Nearby Counties

Seminole County is surrounded by several other central Florida counties. A marriage license from any Florida county works statewide.