Like many other states in America, Florida Marriage Records are considered public records. Birth, death divorce records are vital records under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health of Florida. Although marriage records are public, these documents can only be accessed as long as the procedures for acquiring them are strictly followed. Why would anyone want to access these files anyway? For one thing, it is a way of checking out a future spouse or partner. It is also a way to search for family bloodlines and genealogy studies. These documents are one of the most widely used public records not only in Florida but also nationwide.