Seminole County Marriage Licenses
The Clerk issues marriage licenses for Seminole County. Florida sets a few rules that shape the process. Florida residents face a three-day waiting period unless they complete an approved premarital preparation course. Nonresidents are not subject to that waiting period. After the ceremony, the signed license is returned to the Clerk for recording, and certified copies can be requested afterward.
You bring a short list of items to apply. The table below sets out what the Clerk's process generally calls for. Confirm the current fee on the Clerk's marriage license schedule before you go.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Photo ID | Government-issued identification for each applicant. |
| Personal information | Names, dates of birth, and required details for both parties. |
| Fee | Set by the Clerk's marriage license schedule; confirm the current amount. |
| Waiting period | Three days for Florida residents unless a premarital course is completed. |
| Recording | Signed license returned to the Clerk after the ceremony. |
Wedding Ceremony Location
Where you marry in Seminole County changed during construction. The Clerk's locations page says wedding services are currently offered only at the Casselberry Branch, while Criminal Justice Center ceremonies are closed for renovations. The Casselberry Branch is on Wilshire Boulevard and runs branch clerk services along with ceremonies.
The locations page, shown below from the Seminole Clerk locations page, lists the branch addresses and the construction notice.
Casselberry Branch
376 Wilshire Boulevard
Casselberry, FL 32707
407-665-4300
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
How to Apply for a Marriage License
Applying is a short process once you have your documents. The steps below follow the Clerk's general path.
- Confirm the current fee and ID requirements on the Seminole Clerk marriage license page.
- Complete any online pre-application the Clerk offers.
- Bring government-issued ID and your personal information to the Clerk.
- If you are a Florida resident, plan for the waiting period or complete a premarital course.
- After the ceremony, return the signed license to the Clerk for recording.
- Request certified copies through the Clerk or Official Records once it is recorded.
Searching Seminole County Divorce Records
Divorce, called dissolution of marriage in Florida, is a Circuit Court family case. You search it through the Clerk's civil and family case portal by party name, case number, or filing date. Family categories include simplified dissolution and regular dissolution, along with support, custody, paternity, and name change.
The civil and family case search, shown below from the Seminole civil case portal, opens divorce records.
| Field | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litigant's Last Name | Text | No | Party surname or business name. |
| First Name | Text | No | Narrows the party search. |
| Case Number | Text | No | Letters and numbers only. |
| Filing Date From / To | Date | No | MM/DD/YYYY range. |
| Family Case Selection | Checkbox group | No | Dissolution, support, custody, paternity, and more. |
Searching Seminole County Marriage Records
A recorded marriage record is searched differently from a divorce case. Once a license is recorded, it becomes part of the Clerk's Official Records, alongside deeds and other recorded documents. You can look for a recorded marriage document through the Official Records search and request a certified copy through the Clerk. The statewide vital-records office at the Florida Department of Health holds broader marriage data, but the county license itself is a Clerk function.
Keep two ideas apart. The marriage license is the document the Clerk issues and records. The marriage case category in the court portal is something else, used for related family matters. For a copy of a recorded marriage license, the Official Records path and the Clerk counter are the right tools.
What a Seminole Divorce Record Shows
A divorce case file holds more than a final judgment. The docket tracks the petition, the response, financial affidavits, any parenting plan, hearings, and the final dissolution order. The index shows party names, the case number, and filing dates. The final judgment states the terms the court approved, from time-sharing to support.
Not every page is open. Financial details, minor-child information, and any sealed material can be restricted even when the case index shows. For the official terms of a dissolution, request a certified copy of the final judgment rather than relying on the free online view.
Family Case Categories in Seminole County
The family portal covers far more than divorce. The category list shows how broad family law is in the Circuit Court. Some of these are public in index form, while others are restricted.
- Simplified dissolution and regular dissolution of marriage.
- Alimony, child support, and support enforcement or modification.
- Paternity, custody, time-sharing, and parenting plans.
- Name change and emancipation.
- Domestic, dating, repeat, sexual, and stalking violence injunctions.
Adoption and termination of parental rights also appear in the category list, but those files are confidential under Florida law.
Filing for Divorce in Seminole County
Filing a dissolution follows a set path. You first decide whether a simplified dissolution applies, which is a faster route for couples who meet strict conditions. Most cases use the regular process. Florida Courts publishes the family-law forms, and self-represented parties can file through the e-filing portal or at Clerk locations.
- Decide between simplified and regular dissolution.
- Use the Florida Courts family-law forms or consult counsel.
- File through the e-filing portal or at a Clerk location.
- Pay the filing fee, or apply for civil indigent status if eligible.
- Serve the other party unless service is waived or accepted.
- Complete financial affidavits, parenting requirements, and any hearings.
For self-help forms and guidance, the Florida Courts Help app and the Clerk's self-help links are the official starting points.
Certified Copies of Marriage and Divorce Records
The free online view is for research. For an official record, you need a certified copy from the Clerk. A recorded marriage document is requested through the Clerk or Official Records, and a divorce judgment is requested from the case file. The certification add-on for an official-record document is $2.00 per document, and copy fees should be confirmed on the current schedule.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Certification add-on per official-record document | $2.00 |
| Marriage license fee | Confirm on the Clerk marriage license schedule. |
| Divorce filing fee | Confirm on the Clerk family-law fee schedule. |
Confidential Family Records
Family files are not fully open. When minor children, financial affidavits, domestic violence, or sealed material are involved, some documents are restricted or redacted. The index line may show while the document stays closed. Adoption and dependency records are confidential by statute and need party status, agency authority, or a court order.
For the broader access rules, see the Seminole County public records page, and for related estate matters see probate records.