Marriage records in Highlands County, Florida, are available through several channels. HighlandsCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for the county. The Highlands County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller is the official issuing authority for marriage licenses and maintains recorded marriage documents. You can also request records through the Florida Department of Health in Highlands County, visit the clerk's office in person, or submit a request by mail.
Highlands County Marriage Records Search
The Highlands County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller issues marriage licenses and records marriage certificates in the county. Under Florida law (Chapter 741, Florida Statutes), the clerk of the circuit court in each county is responsible for issuing marriage licenses and maintaining the associated records. The collection includes marriage license applications, issued licenses, and returned marriage certificates filed after the ceremony is performed.
Recorded marriage documents can be searched through the clerk's Official Records Search portal, which indexes documents recorded in Highlands County. For certified copies of marriage certificates as vital records, the Florida Department of Health — including the Highlands County Health Department office — also processes requests for marriages that occurred anywhere in the state from June 6, 1927, forward.
Highlands County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Highlands County
Fees for marriage record copies depend on whether you request through the county clerk or through the Florida Department of Health. The table below reflects standard fees established under Florida Statutes §382.0255 and county fee schedules.
| Service | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of marriage certificate (Florida DOH / VitalChek) | $5.00 (state fee; additional processing fees may apply through VitalChek) | Florida Statutes §382.0255 |
| Additional certified copy (same order, DOH) | $4.00 each | Florida Statutes §382.0255 |
| Certified copy of recorded marriage license (County Clerk) | $1.00 per page plus $2.00 certification fee | Florida Statutes §28.24 |
| Search fee (County Clerk official records) | $2.00 per name, per year searched | Florida Statutes §28.24 |
Processing times vary. In-person requests at the clerk's office are typically handled the same day. Mail requests through the Florida Department of Health may take several weeks. Expedited processing is available through VitalChek for an additional fee.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Highlands County
There are three main ways to obtain a marriage certificate or a copy of a recorded marriage license in Highlands County:
Online
- The Florida Department of Health in Highlands County offers online ordering through VitalChek for certified marriage certificates of marriages that occurred in Florida from June 6, 1927, onward.
- To search for recorded marriage documents filed with the clerk, use the Official Records Search on the Highlands County Clerk's website.
In Person
Visit the Highlands County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller at the address below. Walk-in requests for copies of recorded marriage licenses are generally processed while you wait.
For certified vital record copies of marriage certificates, you may also visit the Highlands County Health Department.
By Mail
To order by mail through the Florida Department of Health in Highlands County, include:
- A completed application form (available from the Highlands County Health Department certificates page)
- Full names of both spouses and the approximate date of marriage
- A copy of your valid government-issued photo ID
- A check or money order for the applicable fee, payable to the Florida Department of Health
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
Mail requests to the clerk's office for copies of recorded marriage documents should include the names of the parties, the approximate recording date, and a check or money order payable to the Highlands County Clerk of Courts, sent to 590 S Commerce Ave, Sebring, FL 33870-3867. Contact the clerk's office at (863) 402-6565 to confirm current fees before mailing your request.
For additional information about marriage license applications or other services offered by the Highlands County Clerk, visit their website or call during business hours. You can also check HighlandsCourt.us for additional guidance on locating Highlands County marriage records.