Getting a Marriage License in Volusia County
Marriage licenses in Volusia County are issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The Clerk handles both opposite-sex and same-sex couples. Both prospective parties must appear in person together at a Clerk office to apply. Applications are accepted at the Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand and the Steven C. Henderson Judicial Center in Daytona Beach. The Clerk's marriage page outlines the current process, fees, and locations for the entire county.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Each person must bring a photo ID, such as a driver's license, or a birth certificate. The eMarriage system lets both parties fill out the application form in advance online, which can save time at the counter. The oath is administered by the Clerk at the time of the in-person visit, and both parties must sign. Florida does not impose a waiting period before a marriage license becomes valid, so ceremonies can take place the same day a license is issued.
Marriage records in Volusia County go back to 1855. That depth makes the DeLand office an important resource for genealogical research, title searches, and any situation where a historical marriage document is needed. Older records require a name and year search, and the Clerk charges $2 per name per year for staff-conducted searches of those older files.
How to Apply for a Volusia County Marriage License
Both parties must appear together. There is no appointment required, though confirming current counter hours before making the trip to DeLand or Daytona Beach is a good idea. The eMarriage pre-application tool at clerk.org allows the form to be completed ahead of time so the in-office visit is faster.
- Go to the Clerk's marriage page and use the eMarriage tool to complete the application form online before your visit. This step is optional but speeds up processing at the counter.
- Both parties appear together at a Clerk office. The Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand and the Steven C. Henderson Judicial Center in Daytona Beach both accept applications.
- Each party presents a valid photo ID (driver's license or similar) or a birth certificate. Bring original documents, not photocopies.
- If either party has completed a Florida-approved premarital course, bring the certificate. It reduces the application fee from $86 to $61.
- The Clerk administers the oath and both parties sign. The license is issued at that point. Pay the required fee. The Clerk accepts the fee at the time of the application.
- The marriage ceremony may be performed anywhere after the license is issued. If you want the Clerk's office to perform the ceremony, an additional $30 fee applies.
The license includes one certified copy as part of the standard application fee. Additional certified copies are $3 each and can be requested at the time of application or later by mail.
Marriage Application Form Fields in Volusia County
The marriage license application collects identifying information for each party and records details about the planned marriage. The eMarriage tool mirrors the paper form. The table below lists what each section of the Volusia County marriage application covers.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party 1 name | Text | Yes | Legal name; completed in eMarriage or on the paper application form. |
| Party 2 name | Text | Yes | Both parties appear in person to confirm the application. |
| Identification | Document | Yes | Driver's license with photograph or birth certificate accepted. |
| Premarital course | Certificate or selection | Optional | Completion reduces the application fee from $86 to $61. |
| Oath and signature | Signature | Yes | Administered by the Clerk at the time of the in-person visit. |
| Ceremony request | Selection and payment | Optional | $30 fee if the Clerk performs the wedding ceremony. |
The Clerk's office staff can answer procedural questions about the application. They cannot give legal advice, so questions about name change, property, or other legal effects of marriage should go to a licensed attorney.
Volusia County Marriage License Fees
The fee schedule below comes from the Clerk's published marriage fee table. The standard application fee covers the preparation, the oath, recording, and one certified copy of the license. Couples who complete a Florida-approved premarital course pay a lower rate. All other services are priced separately.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application (includes prep, oath, recording, and one certified copy) | $86.00 |
| Application with premarital course certificate | $61.00 |
| Additional certified copies (each) | $3.00 |
| Wedding ceremony performed by the Clerk | $30.00 |
| Office copy per page | $1.00 |
| Older record search per name per year | $2.00 |
The Clerk's full fee schedule is posted at clerk.org/fees-and-fines.aspx. Fees are subject to change, so confirm before sending a payment by mail.
The Clerk's forms page links to the documents used for marriage-related requests. The image below shows the forms library where related marriage request forms are found.
Use the forms page to locate the current version of any request document before mailing a certified copy order to the Marriage Department.
Note: The premarital course must be a Florida-approved program; the Clerk can confirm whether a certificate qualifies at the time of application.
How to Search Volusia County Marriage Records Online
The Clerk provides two ways to access marriage records without going to a Clerk office. The first is the Marriage Document Inquiry tool, which is part of the Clerk's public search hub. A simple photocopy of a marriage document can be printed at no charge through that portal. The second way is to contact the Clerk directly for certified copies or older records.
The Clerk's main search hub at clerk.org/Search-Records.aspx links to Public Records, where the Marriage Document Inquiry option appears. You need both parties' names and the approximate date of the marriage to run a successful search. For records going back before the online database period, the $2 per name per year search fee covers a staff-conducted review of older indexes. Volusia County's marriage records reach back to 1855, so historical searches may require both names and the specific year to narrow the result set.
Free online copies are informational only. Courts, banks, and government agencies typically require a certified copy when a marriage document is needed for a legal purpose. The certified copy carries the Clerk's seal and is the version accepted as official proof of marriage.
The Clerk's marriage records page is the starting point for both online searches and mailed requests. The screenshot below shows the Volusia County Clerk marriage portal.
From that page you can reach Marriage Document Inquiry for a free photocopy or find the mailing address and instructions for a certified copy request.
Requesting Certified Marriage Copies by Mail
Certified copies of marriage records from Volusia County can be ordered by mail. The Clerk requires a written request that includes specific details to locate the record. Getting those details right avoids delays.
A mailed request to the Marriage Department must include all of the following: the full names of both parties to the marriage, the date of the marriage, the correct fee for each certified copy you are ordering, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Without all four items, the Clerk cannot process the request. For marriages that are older, also include the bride and groom names and the year so that staff can search the right index range. The $2 per name per year search fee applies on top of the $3 certified copy fee for those older requests.
Mail the request to:
Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Attn: Marriage Department
P.O. Box 6043
DeLand, FL 32721-6043
(386) 736-5915
Payment should match the exact fee. The Clerk's fee page lists current amounts, so check before sending a check or money order. In-person requests can also be made at the DeLand courthouse or the Daytona Beach office during regular weekday hours.
Searching Volusia County Divorce Records
Divorce records are not held in the marriage records system. In Florida, a dissolution of marriage is a Circuit Court action, and the case file lives with the Clerk's court records, not the marriage license records. The right tool for a Volusia County divorce records search is the Case Inquiry portal, accessed through the Clerk's Search Records page. Search under the Family Law case type using either the party name or a known case number.
A dissolution of marriage file in Volusia County typically contains the petition, the summons, the respondent's answer, any financial affidavits, a parenting plan if minor children are involved, child support guidelines worksheets, mediation records where mediation was ordered, and the final judgment. The Clerk's Case Inquiry system lets you review the docket entries and, in most cases, view public document images. Certified copies of the final judgment or other documents in the file are purchased separately through the Clerk's office.
See the Volusia County court records page for a full walkthrough of the Case Inquiry search tool, including case number formats, dropdown filters, and how to read a docket.
Note: A dissolved marriage is a court case file; the index and docket are public, but specific documents in the file may carry restricted status depending on their content.
Confidential Documents in Volusia County Family Law Cases
Florida law and court rules protect certain documents within family law and dissolution of marriage files. Not everything in a divorce case is open to any member of the public. Knowing what is and is not available helps set realistic expectations before you run a search.
Financial affidavits filed in family law cases are among the documents that may carry restricted access. Child-related information, including parenting plans and child support worksheets, can be shielded in whole or in part when disclosure would harm a minor's interests. Domestic violence safety information is protected under Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.420, which lists the confidential categories for judicial branch records. Adoption records are fully confidential under Florida Statute 63.162.
Protected identifiers, such as Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and certain contact details, are redacted from public case images under the same rule. If you search a dissolution case and find that certain documents are not viewable online, the document may be flagged confidential or under Clerk review. Parties to a case and their attorneys have broader access than the general public. A court order can grant additional access in specific circumstances.
For a broader look at which Volusia County court records are sealed or restricted, the public records page covers the Florida public records framework, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court page explains the office's role in managing access.
Self-Help and Legal Aid for Divorce in Volusia County
Filing for dissolution of marriage without an attorney is called a pro se filing. Florida Courts provides approved family law forms for free at flcourts.gov. The Clerk's forms library links to locally filed forms and can show you which documents are needed for a family law petition in Volusia County. The Clerk's staff can help with procedural questions and record access, but they cannot give legal advice on strategy, rights, or outcomes.
Several legal aid resources serve Volusia County residents. Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida at legalaid.org provides civil legal help for eligible residents, including family law and safety-related matters. FloridaLawHelp.org offers a statewide triage tool that connects users to local providers and explains the process for simplified dissolution of marriage and other common family law topics. The Florida Bar's public resources at floridabar.org/public include a lawyer referral service and consumer legal education.
Common pro se topics at the Volusia County Clerk include simplified dissolution of marriage, name change petitions, fee waiver requests, and injunctions for protection. A simplified dissolution is only available when both parties agree on all terms and there are no minor children and no contested property issues. If those conditions are not met, a regular petition for dissolution is required and legal guidance is strongly encouraged.
Estate and inheritance matters that arise after a marriage or divorce are handled separately through the Circuit Court's probate division. See the Volusia County probate records page for how to search those files.