Certified copies can generally be obtained from the vital records department of the county in which the birth took place. These copies are stamped or embossed as certified copies that have not been altered in any way from the original. Certified death certificate or divorce decree: If either of you has been married before, you must show a certified death certificate of the deceased spouse or a divorce decree as proof of your current marital status.
Be prepared to pay the marriage license fee. Every county varies in the payment methods accepted, but in most cases, cash, credit card, or a check not a starter check is accepted. These lessons include divorce, finances, parenting, and communication.
In some counties, the course requirement may be waived if the couple provides a signed statement that they completed marriage counseling with a pastor or counselor. Part 2. Go to the county courthouse. If the courthouse requires you to have an appointment, make sure you have one ahead of time.
Read the marriage law handbook. The clerk will give you a handbook of marriage law that by law you must read. Use the license to get married within the time restrictions. Usually you'll receive your license during the same visit at which you apply. You may not get married within 3 days of the issue date unless you've taken a pre-marital counseling course.
You must use the license to get married within 60 days. If you don't, you'll need to reapply. Note, though, that the marriage license may be valid for up to 90 days in some counties. Contact your county or visit the county website for complete information. Marry within the state of Florida. Remember that the wedding and the legal marriage process are not necessarily the same thing. You can have your wedding ceremony wherever you choose, but you'll need to have the legal marriage process in your resident state.
Ministers, elders in communion, ordained clergy, all judicial officers, retired judicial officers, clerks of the circuit court, and notaries public can legally officiate weddings in Florida. You can become a notary public in Florida online.
A marriage license issued in Florida is only valid in Florida. You may use your Florida marriage license in any Florida county. You do not have to get married in the county of issuance, but you do need to get married within the state. Then you can hold your wedding ceremony in Florida. Have your marriage license signed and submitted to the court. Flagler County 95, population. Franklin County 11, population Has 2 offices. Gadsden County 46, population.
Gilchrist County 16, population. Glades County 12, population. Gulf County 15, population Has 2 offices. Hamilton County 14, population. Hardee County 27, population. Hendry County 39, population Has 2 offices. Hernando County , population Has 2 offices. Highlands County 98, population. Hillsborough County 1,, population Has 4 offices. Holmes County 19, population. Indian River County , population. Jackson County 49, population.
Jefferson County 14, population. Lafayette County 8, population. Lake County , population Has 3 offices. Lee County , population. Leon County , population Has 2 offices.
Levy County 40, population. Liberty County 8, population. Madison County 19, population. Manatee County , population. Marion County , population.
Martin County , population Has 3 offices. Miami-Dade County 2,, population Has 7 offices. Monroe County 73, population Has 4 offices. Nassau County 73, population Has 2 offices. Okaloosa County , population Has 2 offices.
Okeechobee County 39, population. Orange County 1,, population Has 6 offices. Osceola County , population.
Palm Beach County 1,, population Has 5 offices. Pasco County , population Has 2 offices. Pinellas County , population Has 4 offices. Polk County , population Has 3 offices. Putnam County 74, population. Saint Johns County , population. Saint Lucie County , population Has 2 offices. Santa Rosa County , population Has 2 offices. Sarasota County , population Has 2 offices. Seminole County , population Has 3 offices. Sumter County 93, population Has 2 offices. Suwannee County 41, population.
Taylor County 22, population. South Regional Courthouse. West Regional Courthouse. Additional Forms. Video Conference. High-speed internet access is strongly recommended. Download Your Marriage License. Marriage Ceremony The following officials are authorized by Florida law to perform marriage ceremonies: Ordained clergy Elders in communion with a church All Florida judges Florida Clerks of Court and their deputized employees Notaries Public of the state of Florida Once issued, a marriage license is valid in any Florida county for 60 days.
Walk-Ins Only! No appointment needed, just visit one of our locations below: Central Courthouse. Proper identification is required when paying in person by credit card. Frequently Asked Questions Where do I go to apply for a marriage license? Both parties must apply in person at the same time. What are the marriage license fees and waiting period?
The only exceptions to the 3-day waiting period are: If both applicants reside out-of-state and are able to present valid proof of photo identification indicating their out-of-state address at the time of filing the marriage license application.
Please call our office for other acceptable proof. If the applicants present an original premarital course completion certificate at the time of filing the marriage license application.
What is the Premarital Course Provider Option? What types of payment methods are accepted? What type of required proof of identification is accepted? The following types of photo identifications are accepted: Driver License U. There are no blood tests required. What are the requirements for under-aged marriage license applicants?
What are the requirements for a civil marriage ceremony? Witnesses are not required for a civil marriage ceremony, but are recommended. Can we renew our vows? Can we apply for a Marriage License on-line?
Can I search for my Marriage License on-line? What is Florida State Statute Brenda D. Connect with Us. Text Size: A A Reset. Main Courthouse Location. This website requires javascript to be enabled. Please enable javascript in your browser. There is a 3-day waiting period after issuance of the license before you can get married, unless you have completed the Florida pre-marital course, in which case the waiting period is waived.
All regularly ordained ministers of the gospel or elders in communion with some church, or other ordained clergy, and all judicial officers, including retired judicial officers, clerks of the circuit courts, and notaries public of this state may solemnize the rights of matrimonial contract, under the regulations prescribed by law.
See statute Becoming a Notary — If you would like to be able to perform marriage ceremonies in the state of Florida, you can do so by becoming a notary public.
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