Getting a Marriage License in Orange County
The Orange County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller issues marriage licenses. The clerk runs an online marriage application at myeclerk.myorangeclerk.com. The application starts the process, and the couple completes the steps the clerk sets. Florida law sets the basic rules for who can marry and how the license is issued.
Florida generally does not require a blood test for a marriage license. The state recognizes marriages performed by authorized officiants. A premarital course can lower the license fee. Confirm the current fee, appointment status, ID rules, any waiting period, and the license return process on the official clerk page before relying on a figure.
The Orange County online marriage application begins the license process.
The portal collects applicant information and routes the couple through the clerk's steps.
How to Apply for a Marriage License
The clerk handles the license from application to issue. Start online, then follow the clerk's instructions for ID, signing, and the fee. The exact steps and any appointment rules are set by the clerk, so confirm the current process before you go.
- Open the clerk's online marriage application.
- Enter applicant information for both people.
- Bring valid photo ID as the clerk directs.
- Both parties complete and sign as required.
- Pay the license fee, with the premarital course discount if it applies.
Marriage License Application Fields
Florida marriage applications usually ask for identity, contact, and sworn information from each applicant. The clerk's online portal collects the fields and routes the couple through the steps. The list below reflects the typical Florida requirements, so confirm the exact fields on the clerk page before you apply.
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full legal name | Yes | For each applicant |
| Date of birth | Yes | Identity and age confirmation |
| Identifying information | Yes | As the clerk directs |
| Contact information | Yes | For each applicant |
| Sworn statements | Yes | Required by Florida law |
Orange County Marriage and Divorce Fees
The clerk charges set fees for a marriage license, certified copies, and divorce filings. Amounts are set by state law and can change, so the clerk page is the place to confirm a current figure. A premarital course can reduce the marriage license fee. The table below shows how each fee is set rather than a fixed amount.
| Service | How the Fee Is Set |
|---|---|
| Marriage license | State-set fee, reduced with a premarital course |
| Certified marriage record copy | Certification charge plus a per-page rate |
| Divorce filing | State-set filing fee, with a fee-waiver option for those who qualify |
| Certified divorce decree copy | Certification charge plus a per-page rate |
Confirm the current amount on the clerk's official page before paying.
How to Look Up Orange County Marriage Records
The clerk records marriage records along with the license. Historical marriage records may be searchable through clerk systems depending on the date, the digitization, and the record type. A search usually needs the names of both spouses and a rough date. For a recent or older record, the clerk's office can confirm what is available.
A marriage license and a recorded marriage record are clerk services. They are different from a divorce case, which is a family court matter searched under court records. A couple should confirm the record they need before searching, since a license, a recorded marriage, and a divorce decree each live in a different place within the clerk's system.
How to Find Orange County Divorce Records
Divorce is a family court case filed as a dissolution of marriage. Search it through the clerk's my eClerk case records using family case records or the Dissolution of Marriage case type. A name search needs both first and last name. The Orange County court records page covers the full search workflow.
A divorce file can include the petition, the answer, financial affidavits, a parenting plan, a child support worksheet, mediation notices, motions, orders, and the final judgment. Sensitive family, financial, child, and protected-address information may be redacted or confidential, so not every document in a divorce case is open to the public.
Filing for Divorce in Orange County
A divorce starts with the right venue and the correct family-law forms. The clerk offers form packets, and Florida Courts publishes statewide self-help forms. The steps below outline the path most dissolution cases follow.
- Confirm Orange County is the proper venue and Florida residency is met.
- Choose the correct family-law packet from the clerk or Florida Courts.
- Complete the petition, financial affidavits, and any child-related forms.
- File with the clerk and pay the fee, or request a fee waiver if eligible.
- Serve the other spouse unless service is waived.
- Complete any mediation or parent-education requirement.
- Attend hearings and obtain the final judgment.
Getting Certified Copies
A certified copy is often needed for a name change, a benefits claim, or a remarriage. The clerk certifies copies of marriage records and divorce decrees for a set fee. Order through the clerk in person or as the clerk directs. A plain copy is fine for personal reference, but legal steps usually need the certified version. Bring the names and a rough date to help staff find the right record, and confirm the current copy fee before you order.
Statewide Marriage and Divorce Records
The county clerk holds Orange County records. Statewide marriage and divorce certificate copies for recent years are kept by the Florida Department of Health vital records office. The county clerk is the right source for an Orange County license, a recorded marriage record, or a divorce case filed in the county. For a record from another county, contact that county's clerk or the state vital records office.
Orange County Marriage and Divorce Questions
Where do I apply for a marriage license?
Apply through the Orange County Clerk's online marriage application. Confirm the current fee, any appointment rule, the waiting period, and the ID requirements on the official clerk page. Florida generally does not require a blood test, and a premarital course can lower the license fee.
Where do I search for a divorce record?
Divorce cases are family court records. Search the clerk's my eClerk system using family case records or the Dissolution of Marriage case type. A name search needs both first and last name. Some documents in a divorce file are redacted or confidential under family-law rules.