AVAILABILITY: After the ceremony, the marriage license is returned to the Clerk of Circuit Court to be filed and recorded. The Clerk
will then forward the marriage record to the Bureau of Vital Statistics for permanent filing. This process takes approximately 60 days. If the
current marriage ceremony is less than 60 days from the date of this application and immediate evidence of the marriage is
required, contact the county Clerk of Circuit Court that issued the marriage license. Any marriages prior to June 6, 1927 are
obtainable from the Clerk of Circuit Court in the county where the marriage license was issued www.flclerks.com.
CERTIFICATE: The Bureau of Vital Statistics issues a Certificate of Marriage as an abstract of information taken from the marriage
license recorded by the Clerk of Circuit Court. The Certificate of Marriage is accepted by all State and Federal Agencies as evidence that a
marriage was finalized and recorded.
ELIGIBILITY: Marriage records are public record. No identification is required.
UNKNOWN DATE OF MARRIAGE: If date of marriage is unknown, the entire year specified will be searched. If the year is unknown,
specify the span of years to be searched (Example: 1990 to 2000) and include $2.00 for each additional year to be searched. Maximum fee is
$50 regardless of number of years to be searched.
REQUIREMENT FOR ORDERING: Applicant must provide a completed application.
FEES: Check or Money Order Payable to: Vital Statistics. DO NOT SEND CASH. International payments must be made by Cashier’s Check
or Money Order in U.S. Dollars drawn upon a U.S. Bank. Florida Law imposes an additional service charge of $15.00 for dishonored checks.
Fees are nonrefundable, except fees paid for additional copies when no record is found. These may be refunded upon written request.
OPTIONS FOR ORDERING:
CREDIT CARDS: The Bureau of Vital Statistics currently does not accept credit cards by phone or mail, if you wish to order by credit card, you
may contact VitalChek, our only approved vendor. VitalChek charges an additional processing fee of $7.00 in addition to a $10.00 Rush Fee
charged by the Bureau of Vital Statistics. Expedite shipping is available for an additional fee. VitalChek may be reached by telephone at 1-877-
550-7330, by fax at 1-877-550-7428, or online at VitalChek.com. Rush service for current marriages less than 60 days ago may not be
available.
MAIL IN: Normal processing time is 3-5 business days for computer certificates (1970 to present). Photocopy certificates (prior to 1970)
require additional processing time. If requesting RUSH service mark the outside of your envelope “RUSH”. Rush Orders are given priority
processing. Expedite shipping is NOT included in rush fee. All orders require a $1.00 Shipping and Handling Fee and are mailed Standard U.S.
Postal delivery unless a special prepaid express delivery envelope is provided. Rush service for marriages within the last 60 days may not
be available.
WALK-IN SERVICE: Visit 1217 North Pearl Street, Jacksonville, Florida, between 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Photocopy certificates and
records prior to 1970 require the $10 rush fee and may not be available for same day service.
MAIL THIS APPLICATION WITH PAYMENT TO:
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS
ATTN: VITAL RECORDS SECTION
P.O. BOX 210
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32231-0042
Express Mail and Courier Deliveries to: 1217 North Pearl Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
www.floridahealth.gov/certificates