What Do You Need To Get A Marriage License In Florida?
To obtain a marriage license in Florida, both individuals must produce the following two items:
- A picture ID (i.e. Driver’s license, valid passport, etc.)
- Social security numbers
What Is The Cost For A Florida Marriage License?
Currently, the fee is $93.50
Can You Get Married The Same Day In Florida?
For Florida Residents – There is a 3 day waiting period before the license is validated. You can avoid this 3 day waiting period by attending and completing the State Sanctioned Marriage Preparation course (as long as you’ve completed the course within the last 12 months).
Link to Online Marriage Preparation course
For Non Residents of Florida – There is no waiting period so yes, you can apply and get married on the same day.
Information About Getting A Florida Marriage License
After you’ve decided on one of our romantic beach wedding packages and have lined up your accommodations, you’ll need to start thinking about getting your marriage license.
There are a few requirements that you will need to know about obtaining a marriage license so we thought we would give you the information you needed to make it easier for you.
Below you will find information such as…
- Information about the marriage license application
- Cost of a marriage license
- County Clerk information
- Details about pre-requisites to obtaining the marriage license
- And much more
Florida Marriage License Requirements
- Marriage Licenses must be obtained in Florida in order for you to be legally married in Florida
- A Notary, Judge, or Ordained Minister must perform the ceremony in the State of Florida
- Licenses can be obtained at any courthouse in Florida and you can get married anywhere in the state of Florida regardless of where you went to apply for a marriage license
- No waiting period for Non-Florida residents. For Florida residents: Either a 3-Day waiting period or a 4-Hour counseling session is required
- No blood test required for out of state couples
- Your marriage by the Florida Notary or Minister is legal worldwide
- If either party has been divorced in the last 6 months, a copy of the divorce decree is required
- The marriage license is valid for 60 days after date of issue and ceremony must be performed
BEFORE the 60 days have expired - Florida marriage license requirements may vary as each county could have their own requirements
- Requirements may vary as each county could have their own requirements
What do you need to bring with you?
- Bride and Groom must be 18 years of age, and both must be present to apply
- If either is under 18, but more than 16 years of age, written and notarized consent must be obtained from the parents or legal guardian of the minor person, and filed with the application
- If one of a minor’s parents is deceased, the remaining parent must provide written, notarized consent. If a minor’s parents are both deceased and there is not an appointed guardian, he/she may apply for a marriage license. A minor who has been previously married may also apply for a license
- Exceptions are also made if you are expectant parents or are already the parents of a child. Please see Florida Statute741.0405 for more information
- Picture ID such as a driver’s license, state ID card, or valid passport
- Both parties will also have to provide their Social Security numbers, but do not need to provide their Social Security Cards
- You may be asked for a certified copy of your birth certificate in some counties
- Cost of a marriage license in Florida: $93.50. Marriage license fees can be reduced by up to $32.50 if you complete a licensed Florida pre-marital course taken no more than 1 year prior to applying for the marriage license
Marriage License by Mail:
For information about how to apply for a marriage license by mail for the state of Florida, please visit the Florida Marriage License Express or call Sherry Matthews at (352) 472-7220 (from 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. only).
Marriage License by Zoom:
Florida counties can now issue a marriage license via Zoom! The instructions on how to apply via Zoom are listed on each counties’ website as part of the details on how to apply for a marriage license in that county.
Florida Clerks of Court Office Information
Bay County Clerk of Court
300 E. 4th St
Panama City, FL 32401
850-763-9061
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Escambia County Clerk of Court
190 W Government St
Pensacola, FL 32502
850-595-4310
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Jackson County Clerk of Court
4445 Lafayette St
Marianna Fl, 32446
850-482-9552
Map and Directions
Leon County Clerk of Court
301 S. Monroe St – Suite 100
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-577-4100
Map and Directions
Okaloosa County Clerk of Court
101 E. James Lee Blvd
Crestview, Florida 32536
850-689-5000
Map and Directions
Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court
5841 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
850-981-5554
Map and Directions
Walton County Clerk of Court
31 Coastal Centre Blvd
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850-892-8115
Map and Directions
Questions?
To learn more about the Florida marriage license requirements, cost of marriage license, or about where to apply for marriage license, call Sugar Beach Weddings at 850-650-1515 or email us today.