How to Ask for a Copy of Palm Beach County Marriage Certificate

After getting married, many couples are ready to settle down and get started on building a life together. To begin doing so, however, it's helpful to obtain a copy of your , as it is needed for official name changes and other similar tasks. Any time you need to request documents from a county, it can become a real headache.

The good news is that DoNotPay has made it easier to request your documentation. All you have to do is fill out one of our simple-to-use forms, and you never even have to contact the county yourself. Learn more about DoNotPay below.

What Is the Difference Between a Marriage License and a Marriage Certificate?

It's easy to confuse marriage license and , but it is important to note that a marriage license must be obtained before the wedding, as it permits you to get married. A marriage license, on the other hand, provides proof that you indeed get legally married on the date of your wedding in the county it was located in.

To get a marriage license in Florida, you and your partner must provide the county with the following:

A photo identification (valid passport, driver's license, etc.)
A social security number
A marriage license fee

The marriage license fee is $86.00 when it is applied for in person, but it costs $136 when applying online. You can receive a discount on your marriage license when you complete an approved premarital preparation course.

Finding Your Palm Beach County Marriage Certificate on Your Own

To obtain your marriage certificate on your own from , you have a few different options, such as:

Going Online	You can locate your marriage records yourself and print them at home for free, but this copy can't be used for most tasks like official name changes. You can also order certified copies online for a small fee, which can be used for name changes.
Going In-Person	You can also request your marriage certificate by visiting an office in person and paying a small fee. You may be asked to present some form of photo ID.
Ordering By Mail	You can request certified copies by mail by filling out the Records Service Transmittal Form and mailing it to the Main Courthouse Mailing Address at P.O. Box 4667, West Palm Beach, FL 33402-4667. If you include a self-addressed and stamped envelope, the courthouse will mail your copies to you, or you can pick them up in person once they are ready.

None of these options are particularly easy or convenient, and they require you to figure many things out on your own that aren't the most intuitive. Luckily, DoNotPay has made it easier than ever to request records from the county with just a few key bits of information from you.

Getting Your Palm Beach County Marriage Certificate With DoNotPay

If you want to get a Marriage Certificate Copy in Palm Beach County, but don't know where to start, DoNotPay has you covered in 7 easy steps:

Go to the Certificates of Marriage product on DoNotPay.
Select whether the certificate belongs to you or a relative/loved one. If it belongs to someone else, enter the details of both people on the certificate, and select/upload evidence that proves your relationship with them. If the certificate is yours, enter the details of your spouse.
Enter the city, state, and county where the marriage certificate was issued as well as the date it was issued.
Indicate what you will be using this certificate for, and choose whether you need an authorized or certified copy.
Enter your contact information and shipping address. Upload copies of your government-issued identification, such as a driver's license.
Choose whether you would like to electronically sign this form or not. Once we generate the form, verify that all of the information is correct.
If you need the document to be notarized, schedule a notarization appointment using our Notary product. Otherwise, proceed to our Mail Checks product and let DoNotPay mail-in your request form with a check on your behalf.

DoNotPay can also teach you a few more things about marriage certificates like:

How to get a copy marriage certificate?
How to apply for a marriage certificate online?
How to fill out a marriage certificate?

From here, all you have to do is wait for your marriage certificate to arrive in the mail. In the meantime, you can visit DoNotPay to check some of the other nagging tasks off of your to-do list.