FLORIDA MARRIAGE LAWS

Legal age is 18.

There are no citizenship or residency requirements. If you are not a U.S. citizen, a valid passport, must be presented.

No blood test is required.

Both must apply in person.

Both must bring a Social Security Card or another form of identification to include the Social Security number and one of the following: Drivers License (valid photo I.D.), State I.D. Card, Military I.D. or passport.

If divorced or widowed, you will need to provide how your last marriage ended and the exact date (month, day, year). When in doubt, bring papers!

Florida Law requires that the Family Law Handbook (provided by the Clerk’s Office) be read prior to issuance of the marriage license.

Waiting period is a full 3 days if both parties are Florida residents.

This means: apply for license on Monday…it is valid on Friday.

There is no waiting period for out-of-state residents.

The 3-day waiting period is waived if a stateapproved, 4-hour Premarital Preparation Course has been taken by both within the past 12 months. Certificates of completion must be presented at the time of the application.

You must go to the Clerk’s Office or website for a list of approved course providers as they are numerous and vary from county to county and over time.

Fee is payable in CASH ONLY

$93.50 without Premarital Course

$61.00 if you have taken the course

Florida marriage licenses are good for up to 60 days anywhere in the state of Florida.

Completed Marriage Certificate must be returned to issuing office for recording within 10 days of the ceremony.

Allow at least 30 minutes to complete paperwork.