Florida Marriage License Information
Who may apply for a marriage license?
Any male or female age 18 or over.
A minor whose parents are deceased and no guardian is appointed.
Minors, who under oath, swear that they are parents or expectant parents of a
child. In addition, a written statement of a licensed physician must verify the
pregnancy. When the fact of pregnancy is verified by the written statement of a licensed physician.
What do I need to apply for a marriage license?
Both parties must come to the Clerk's office to apply together.
Each party must show a valid driver's license, a valid Florida State identification, a
valid passport or valid Military identification.
Both parties must provide their Social Security numbers.
If either party has been previously married, the party must provide the date his or
her last marriage ended.
Couples who reside in the State need to provide a certificate of completion of a
premarital preparation course. If couples do not provide the certificate, the effective
date of their license will be delayed three days.
Couples are required by law to read a handbook supplied by the Clerk and sign a
statement acknowledging that they have read the handbook before applying for the
license. This can be done the same day as applying for the license.
Is there a waiting period for issuance of the license?
If only one of the couple is a Florida resident and the Florida resident takes the
course, there is no waiting period. If both parties are out of state residents, there is
no waiting period.
Not for couples who reside in the State of Florida and attend a premarital
preparation course. These couples must provide a certificate to the Clerk upon
making application. If the couple are state residents and do not attend a premarital
preparation course, the effective date of the license is delayed 3 three days.
Exceptions to the delayed effective date (3-day delay) are non-Florida residents.
For individuals asserting hardship of the wait, a county court judge may waive the
delayed effective date for good cause.
When do I take the premarital preparation course?
The premarital preparation course cannot be taken more than 1 year prior to the
date of the application for a marriage license.
How do I find a course provider?
The Clerk of Court has a registry of providers. See our clerk webpage for addresses, phone numbers and website links.
Who is qualified to be a provider?
A psychologist licensed under chapter 490.
A clinical social worker licensed under chapter 491.
A marriage and family therapist licensed under chapter 491
A mental health counselor licensed under chapter 491.
An official representative of a religious institution, which is recognized under s496.404(20), if the representative has relevant training.
Any other provider designated by a judicial circuit, but not limited to, school counselors who are certified to offer such courses.
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No. The law requiring these tests was abolished October 1, 1986.
Must I apply for a marriage license
in the county where I live or in the county
where the ceremony is going to be held?
No. A marriage license may be applied for and solemnized in any Florida county.
Where can I apply for a marriage license?
A marriage license may be obtained Monday through Friday, except holidays, 8:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the offices of the Clerk of the Court.
See our web page with addresses, phone numbers and their website links.
How long is a marriage license valid once it is issued?
The marriage must be solemnized within sixty (60) days of issuance of the marriage
license.
Who may perform marriage ceremonies?
The following officials are authorized by Florida law to perform marriage
ceremonies:
A regularly ordained minister or other ordained clergy;
Elders in communion with some church;
All judicial officers (judges) of the State of Florida;
Clerks of the Circuit Courts and their deputized employees;
***Notaries Public of the State of Florida***
Who is a "regularly ordained minister"?
A "regularly ordained minister" is a minister who has been recognized in the manner required by the regulations of his or her respective religious denomination
to perform marriage ceremonies.
May a marriage be solemnized without a license?
No. Section 741.08, Florida Statutes, states that the party solemnizing the marriage shall require a properly issued license before performing the ceremony.
When and who should return the license to the Clerk?
A marriage cannot be officially recorded until the license is returned to the Clerk. It should be returned within 10 days after the wedding. The party who performed the marriage is responsible for returning the completed license.
What is the fee for a marriage license?
The fee for a marriage license is $93.50.
F. S. 741.01(05) The fee for each marriage license issued in the state shall be reduced by the sum of $32.50 for all couples who present valid certificates of
completion of a premarital preparation course from a qualified course provider registered under s. 741.0305(5) for a course taken no more than 1 year prior to the date of application for a marriage license.
How can I pay for my marriage license?
You may pay for your license with cash, money order, cashiers check, Visa, or MasterCard.
Checks are not accepted.
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