All applicants must present a valid federal or state government photo identification with the correct legal name, date of birth and signature. Types of photo identification accepted: Driver license issued by any state in the U. Passport U.
Naturalization certificate original Other information required: All U. If either applicant has been previously married, they must provide the exact date of the last divorce, death or annulment. The Family Law Handbook must be read prior to obtaining the marriage license. To expedite the application process, please complete our online marriage license pre-application , and schedule an appointment online.
The exceptions will be if the parents are divorced and one parent has full custody of the minor or Death Certificate of parent deceased. All underage applications are processed at the Central Marriage License Bureau. The couple must present the original certificate of completion when applying for their marriage license. Couples are required by law to read the Family Law Handbook and sign a statement acknowledging that they have done so before applying for the license.
The handbook is available in English and Spanish. Marriage licenses are issued the same day as requested as long as all requirements are met. However, there is a 3-day waiting period to be married for couples who live in Florida, but do not provide proof that they have completed a premarital preparation course.
Florida couples wishing to avoid the 3-day waiting period must produce a certificate or printed letter from a premarital course provider indicating they have completed the course. A couple claiming hardship can appear at the downtown courthouse location only and petition a judge to waive the 3-day waiting period when applying for the marriage license in person. To locate an approved course provider, search the internet for Florida Premarital Course Providers.
A premarital course must be taken within one year prior to applying for a marriage license. There is no waiting period for non-Florida residents. Click Here for Clerk of the Court contact information by county. You can get married in any county in Florida, regardless of where you obtained your marriage license. To obtain a marriage license you need:. Marriage license is valid for 60 days after issuance.
The application process takes 30 minutes or less. If you're in a hurry, here are hints to help you save time. If you filled out your marriage application online , before coming to the Clerk and Comptroller's office, be sure both of you bring your government-issued photo identification. You can go directly to the counter where the deputy clerk will assist you in completing the application process.
If you did not apply for your marriage license online , before visiting the Clerk and Comptroller's office, you'll start by using a customer services kiosk to fill out your marriage application, review the Family Law Handbook , electronically complete and submit your application, and then go to the counter where the deputy clerk will assist you in completing the application process.
At the counter, the deputy clerk will review your application, provide an oath, collect your payment, and issue your license. Both of your must have your government-issued photo identification with you. The deputy clerk will also go over important information and instructions about using your license with you.
Once you receive your Marriage License and the handout, Important Information for your Wedding Officiant , be sure to give them both to the person who will be performing your wedding ceremony so that they understand:. Once we receive your executed license, we will place it on record with the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics , and mail you a letter of congratulations along with a keepsake, gold-sealed certified copy for your records.
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