Florida § 741.09 - Record of license and certificate.
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§ 741.09. Record of license and certificate.
The county court judge and clerk of the circuit court shall keep a correct record of all marriage licenses issued, with the names of the parties and the date of issuing, and upon the return of the license and certificate shall enter therein the name of the person solemnizing the marriage and the date of marriage.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 741.09
What does Florida Statutes § 741.09 cover?
Section 741.09 ("Record of license and certificate.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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