A commemorative certificate is signed by the current Governor and the state registrar of the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.
The certificate is suitable for framing and preserving as a family heirloom. A commemorative certificate is not acceptable for official purposes.
Ordering a Commemorative Marriage Certificate
The Bureau of Vital Statistics offers walk-in or mail-in services. To save time, download and complete the forms you need. Same day service is not available for a Commemorative Certificate.
Type of Request
Request by Walk-in
1217 N Pearl St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Lobby hours:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Same day service is not available for commemorative certificates.
Walk-in payments may be made in the form of cash, check, money order, Visa, and Mastercard. We do not accept contactless payments or tap to pay.
Request by Mail-in
Florida Department of Health, Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 210
Jacksonville, Fl 32231-0042
Normal processing time is 3-5 business days for computer certificates. The Commemorative Certificate will follow in 4-6 weeks.
Fees
A $5 search fee is included in all orders and is NON-REFUNDABLE.
| $30 | First commemorative certificate (includes one computer-generated certification) |
| $25 | Additional commemorative certificates |
| $4 | Additional computer-generated certifications |
| $1 | Shipping and handling fee |
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