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'''Bureau of Vital Statistics'''<br />
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'''In Person'''<br />
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Print and complete the application and submit with required information and documents with cash or check or money order payable to "Vital Statistics".<br />
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Bureau of Vital Statistics<br><br />
1217 Pearl St.<br><br />
Jacksonville, FL 32202<br><br />
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'''Order by Mail'''<br />
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To obtain a marriage certificate by mail, you must submit a signed letter or application which includes the following information:<br />
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About the record being requested:<br />
#Full names of the husband and wife, including wife's maiden name. (If you only have name of husband or wife that is fine)<br />
#Date of marriage, provide at least the year of the event<br />
#City or county where marriage license was issued<br />
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About the person making the request:<br />
#Full name<br />
#Mailing address<br />
#Telephone number where you can be reached during our office hours<br />
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Send your application or letter of request along with your payment in the form of a check or money order to:<br />
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:Bureau of Vital Statistics<br />
:Attn: Vital Record Section<br />
:Post Office Box 210<br />
:Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042<br />
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If you are not sure of the date of the marriage, provide a range of years to be searched<br />
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An additional fee of $2.00 is required for each additional year searched when included with your original request.<br />
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Add the extra search fee to your check or money order and indicate the additional years to be searched in your letter.<br />
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Processing time is approximately 2 to 5 business days from the time your request was received.<br />
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''' "RUSH" processing service'''<br />
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If you are requesting "RUSH" service by mail you must also include an additional "RUSH" fee of $10.00 and mark the outside of your envelope "RUSH". This fee does not affect delivery times.<br />
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'''Express Delivery'''<br />
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You may also request overnight delivery of your vital records by providing a self-addressed stamped express delivery envelope with the $10.00 RUSH FEE to Vital Statistics. <br />
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'''Applying Online/By Phone - VitalCheck'''<br />
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VitalChek is an official service, authorized by Florida Vital Statistics, to securely order certified Florida vital records, like birth certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by Florida Vital Records, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data. <br />
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Go [https://www.vitalchek.com/marriage-records/florida/florida-vital-statistics online] and simply follow the steps to place an order. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service and all major credit cards are accepted.<br />
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You may also call VitalCheck - (866) 830-1906.<br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
*Completed application form<br />
*Drivers License<br />
*State Identification Card <br />
*Passport and/or Military Identification Card<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
'''Florida Dept. of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics''' <br><br />
1217 North Pearl Street in Jacksonville, FL 32202<br><br />
Phone: 904-359-6900<br><br />
Email: VitalStats@FLHealth.gov<br><br />
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Mailing Address<br><br />
P.O. Box 210<br><br />
Jacksonville, FL 32231<br><br />
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[http://www.floridahealth.gov/index.html Website]<br><br />
[http://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/county-health-departments/find-a-county-health-department/index.html Search for a County Health Department]<br><br />
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''Certificates may also be obtained from your local county. Use the contact information below to inquire.''<br />
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Alachua County : 201 E University Ave; PO Box 600; Gainesville, FL 32601<br><br />
Phone: 352-374-3636 <br />
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Baker County : 339 E MacClenny Avenue MacClenny, FL 32063-2100<br><br />
Phone: 904-259-3121<br />
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Bay County :<br><br />
Birth and Death : Bay County Health Department 597 W. 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401<br><br />
Phone: 850-872-4720 x1122<br> <br />
Marriage and Divorce: 300 E 4th St; PO Box 2269; Panama City, FL 32402<br> <br />
Phone: 850-763-9061<br />
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Bradford County : PO Box B; Starke, FL 32091-1286<br><br />
Phone: 904-964-6280 <br />
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Brevard County 400 S Street Titusville, FL 32780<br><br />
Phone: 321-633-1924 <br />
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Broward County : 201 SE 6th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301<br> <br />
Phone: 954-765-4578 <br />
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Calhoun County : 425 E Central Avenue Blountstown, FL 32424-2242<br><br />
Phone: 850-674-4545 <br />
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Charlotte County : 350 E Marion Avenue; PO Box 511687 Punta Gorda, FL 33950<br><br />
Phone: 941-637-2199<br />
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Citrus County : 111 W Main Street Iverness, FL 34450<br><br />
Phone: 352-637-9470 <br />
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Clay County : PO Box 698; Green Cove Springs, FL 32043-0698<br><br />
Phone: 904-284-6317 <br />
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Collier County : 3315 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34112-5324 <br><br />
Phone: 941-732-2646 <br />
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Columbia County 145 N Hernando St; PO Box 2069 Lake City, FL 32055<br><br />
Phone: 386-758-1041 <br />
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DeSoto County : 115 Oak Street Arcadia, FL 33821<br><br />
Phone: 862-993-4876 <br />
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Dixie County PO Box 1206; Cross City, FL 32628<br><br />
Phone: 352-498-1200<br />
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Duval County : 330 E Bay Street Jacksonville, FL 32202<br><br />
Phone: 904-630-2028<br />
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Escambia County 223 S Palafox Place Pensacola, FL 32501<br><br />
Phone: 850-595-4310 <br />
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Flagler County : 200 E Moody Blvd. Bunnell, FL 32110<br><br />
Phone: 386-437-7414 <br />
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Franklin County : 33 Market Street Apalchicola, FL 32320<br><br />
Phone: 850-653-8861 <br />
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Gadsden County : 10 E Jefferson St; PO Box 1799 Quincy, FL 32351<br><br />
Phone: 850-875-8622<br />
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Gilchrist County 112 S Main Street Trenton, FL 32693 <br><br />
Phone: 352-463-3170<br />
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Glades County : PO Box 10; Moore Haven, FL 33471<br><br />
Phone: 863-946-0361 <br />
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Gulf County : 1000 Cecil G Costin Sr Blvd Port St. Joe. FL 32456<br><br />
Phone: 850-229-6112 <br />
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Hamilton County : 207 NE 1st Street Jasper, FL 32052<br><br />
Phone: 904-792-1288<br />
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Hardee County : 412 W Orange Street Wauchula, FL 33873<br />
Phone: 863-773-4174 <br />
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Hendry County : 25 E Hickpocheew Ave; PO Box 1760; LaBelle, FL 33975<br><br />
Phone: 863-675-5217<br />
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Hernando County : 20 N Main St; Brooksville FL 34601<br><br />
Phone: 352-754-4201 <br />
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Highlands County : 590 S Commerce Avenue Sebring, FL 33870<br><br />
Phone: 863-402-6565 <br />
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Hillsborough County : 419 N Pierce Street Tampa, FL 33602<br><br />
Phone: 813-276-8100 <br />
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Holmes County : 201 N Oklahoma Street Bonifay, FL 32425<br><br />
Phone: 850-547-1100<br />
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Indian River County : 1840 25th St; Vero Beach, FL 32960<br><br />
Phone: 561-657-8000 <br />
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Jackson County : 2864 Madison Court; PO Box 510; Marianna, FL 32447<br><br />
Phone: 850-482-9552<br />
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Jefferson County : Courthouse #10; PO Box 547; Monticello, FL 32344<br> <br />
Phone: 850-342-0218 <br />
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Lafayette County : Main St; PO Box 88 Mayo, FL 32066<br><br />
Phone: 904-294-1600 <br />
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Lake County : 315 W Main St; PO 7800 Tavares, FL 32778<br><br />
Phone: 352-742-4100<br />
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Lee County : 2115 2nd St; Fort Myers, FL 33901<br><br />
Phone: 941-335-2283<br />
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Leon County : 301 S Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32302 <br><br />
Phone: 850-577-4000<br />
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Levy County :<br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
The marriage record you are requesting must have occurred in Florida. <br />
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'''Note:''' If you need a marriage certificate for the French Consulate, please request a photocopy with statistical information.<br />
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==Fees==<br />
*'''Marriage record:''' $5.00 for each certification<br />
*'''Each additional certification''': $4.00 (when ordered at the same time)<br />
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Delivery Method <br />
*Standard: $0.00<br />
*Rush: $10.00<br />
*Express: $10.00 (Plus a pre-paid express delivery envelope.)<br />
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''The fee is required for a search to be conducted and is non-refundable, even if the record requested is not located. In such a case, a certified "not found" statement will be provided. Duplicate copy fees for records "not found" may be refunded if the applicant sends a letter of request.''<br />
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''Make the check or money order payable to "Vital Statistics".''<br />
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==Validity==<br />
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
Bureau of Vital Statistics:<br />
*[http://www.floridahealth.gov/%5C/certificates/certificates/marriage/_documents/DH_261_App_Marriage.pdf Application for Marriage Certificate Form DH261 - English]<br />
*[http://www.floridahealth.gov/%5C/certificates/certificates/marriage/_documents/DH_261S_App_Marriage.pdf Application for Marriage Certificate Form DH261S - Spanish]<br />
*[http://www.floridahealth.gov/%5C/certificates/certificates/marriage/_documents/DH_261H_App_Marriage.pdf Application for Marriage Certificate Form DH261H - Creole]<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure. <br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
For request submitted by mail: <br />
*It may take about 2 to 5 business days for your request to be processed.<br />
*'''RUSH''' service will be processed within 3 business days of receipt of your request and mailed by first class mail.<br />
*Overnight delivery is also available<br />
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==Instructions==<br />
'''Florida Dept. of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics'''<br />
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After the ceremony, the marriage license is returned to the Clerk of the Court to be filed and recorded. The Clerk will forward the original license to the Bureau of Vital Statistics for permanent filing. If the date of marriage is current, it generally takes up to sixty (60) days to be received by the office from the Clerk of Court. If the current marriage ceremony is less than sixty (60) days from the date of your application and you need evidence of the marriage for legal purposes, you may wish to contact the county Clerk of Court where the marriage license was issued.<br />
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==Required Information==<br />
About the record being requested:<br />
#Full names of the husband and wife, including wife's maiden name. (If you only have name of husband or wife that is fine)<br />
#Date of marriage, provide at least the year of the event<br />
#City or county where marriage license was issued<br />
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About the person making the request:<br />
#Full name<br />
#Mailing address<br />
#Telephone number where you can be reached during our office hours<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
Marriage is a legal contract binding two people together, granting them rights and obligations. A Marriage Certificate is an official statement that two people are married.<br />
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A copy of the marriage certificate is often necessary when you apply for administrative procedures such as obtaining a passport or applying for certain social benefits.<br />
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Following are procedures on how you can obtain a certified copy of a marriage certificate in Florida.<br />
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