Marriage records in Okaloosa County, Florida, are available through several channels. OkaloosaCourt.us allows you to quickly find public information about marriage records in the county. Additionally, the official body that issues and stores these documents is the Clerk of Circuit Court of Okaloosa County. Records can be obtained online through the clerk's portal, in person at the courthouse, and by mail request. Below is detailed information on searching, ordering, and paying for marriage documents.
Okaloosa Marriage Records Search
In the state of Florida, the responsibility for issuing marriage licenses and registering marriage certificates is assigned to the Clerk of Circuit Court of each county. In Okaloosa County, this function is performed by the office of the Okaloosa County Clerk of Court and Comptroller, led by Brad E. Embry, a constitutional officer pursuant to Article V, Section 16 of the Florida Constitution.
The collection of records includes:
- Marriage licenses issued in Okaloosa County
- Marriage certificates submitted after the ceremony
- Historical records — marriage certificates issued before June 6, 1927, are stored with the Clerk of Court of the county where the license was issued
For marriages registered after June 6, 1927, copies are also available through the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County. A search of public record indexes can be conducted through the clerk's online records search portal.
Okaloosa County Clerk of Court — Main Office
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Okaloosa
The fees for marriage records in Okaloosa County are determined by Florida state law (Florida Statutes, Chapter 28 and Chapter 382). Below are the main rates applicable at the county and state level.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Certified copy of marriage certificate (through Clerk of Court) | $5.00 for the first copy |
| Each additional copy (in the same order) | $4.00 |
| Certified copy through Florida Department of Health | $5.00 |
| Search fee through Department of Health | Included in the cost of the copy |
| Expedited processing — state level only | Additional depending on the chosen delivery service |
Please note: fees may change. Check the current cost directly with the clerk's online services or by phone.
Processing time for in-person requests is usually the same day. Mail requests may take two to four weeks.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Okaloosa
There are several ways to order a copy of a marriage certificate in Okaloosa County.
Online
For marriages registered after June 6, 1927, certified copies can be ordered through the Florida Department of Health portal — Okaloosa certificates page. At the county level, check for online ordering availability through the Online Services section on the Clerk of Court's website.
In Person
Visit the clerk's office at:
Bring a valid photo ID. An appointment is usually not required — the clerk accepts visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.
By Mail
Send a request to the main office of the clerk. Include in the letter:
- A written request with the full names of the spouses and the approximate date of marriage
- A copy of the applicant's ID
- A check or money order for the appropriate amount
- A self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE)
For requests related to county public records concerning marriage or divorce documents, the county administration directs applicants directly to the Clerk of Circuit Court's office.
If you need family law forms approved by the Florida Supreme Court, they can be found on the Family Law Forms page. For filing documents through the electronic portal, follow the instructions on the Florida Courts Help website.