How to Get a Certified Copy of Your Florida Marriage Certificate

If you’ve recently gotten married in Florida and plan to change your name, you’ll need a certified copy of your marriage certificate. This document is the legal proof required to update your name with the Social Security Administration, DMV, passport office, and more.

In Florida, marriage records are filed with the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics, but copies are typically requested at the county level where the marriage license was issued.

Click here for our complete guide on how to change your name in Florida.

Step-by-Step: How to Get Your Marriage Certificate in Florida

1. Identify the County Where You Got Married

You must request the certificate from the county clerk of court where your marriage license was originally filed.

2. Choose Your Request Method

Most counties allow you to request a certified copy:

• In person

• Online via a third-party provider like VitalChek

• By mail

3. Prepare the Required Info

You’ll need:

• Full names of both spouses

• Date of the marriage

• County where the marriage occurred

• Valid ID (for in-person requests)

• Payment (fees vary slightly by county)

4. Pay the Fee

Certified copies typically cost $5 to $10. Some counties charge additional processing or delivery fees for online or mail orders.

Where to Order by County

Miami-Dade County

• Miami-Dade Marriage Records

• Cost: $5 each

• Online & in-person available

Broward County

• Broward Clerk of Courts

• Cost: $5 per copy

• Accepts online, mail, and in-person

Orange County (Orlando)

• Orange County Clerk of Courts

• Cost: $3–$10 per copy

• Offers VitalChek ordering online

Hillsborough County (Tampa)

• Hillsborough Marriage Licenses

• Cost: $5 each

• Online, mail, and in-person ordering options

Palm Beach County

• Palm Beach Marriage Records

• Cost: $5 each

• Requests via mail or in person

Pro Tip

Order at least 2–3 certified copies. You’ll need them to update various institutions like banks, the DMV, SSA, and your employer.