A marriage license may be issued to anyone over 18 years of age as long as they have proper identification and all the information necessary to complete the application form. If either party has been married before, he/she must know the exact date (MM/DD/YY) the last marriage ended.


The issuance of a marriage license to anyone under 18 years of age but at least 16 years of age requires written parental consent from both parents. If one parent has been granted sole custody by a Court order, a certified copy of the Court order must be presented at the time of applying for the license. 


In the case of a pregnant female under the age of 18 without parental consent, the County Court Judge, in the exercise of his or her discretion, may issue a license to marry when the fact of pregnancy is verified by a written statement from a licensed physician.


No license shall be granted to any person under the age of 16 years, with or without the consent of parents, except when pregnancy is a factor.


The marriage license is valid for only 60 days and can be used anywhere in the State of Florida.



Requirements for Florida Residents

- both parties must appear together in person

- must produce a valid photo identification such as a driver's license or passport

- the application fee is $93.50, payable with cash, check, money order or credit card (DOUBLE CHECK WITH CLERK FOR PAYMENT METHOD)

- required 3 day waiting period (starts the day after the license is issued)

- must know Social Security number (U S Residents)

- must know Passport Number or alien registration number (Non-U S Residents)

- Family Law Handbook is required to be read.


However, the completion of a 4 hour pre-marital preparation class will waive the 3 day waiting period and will reduce the application fee to $61.00. A certificate of completion must be presented at the time of applying for your license to get the reduced fee and 3 day waiver. Contact the local Clerk of Courts Office in your county for a  list of the providers in your area.


Requirements for Out-of-State Residents

- must produce a valid photo identification such as a driver's license or passport

- application fee is $93.50, payable with cash, check, money order or credit card (DOUBLE CHECK WITH CLERK  FOR PAYMENT METHOD)

- no required 3 day waiting period

- must know Social Security number (U S Residents)

- must know Passport Number or alien registration number (Non-U S Residents)

- Family Law Handbook is required to be read.

FOR A LISTING OF ALL THE CLERK OF COURTS OFFICES IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, PLEASE GO TO THIS WEBSITE: HTTP://DLIS.DOS.STATE.FL.US/FGILS/COCLERKS.HTML  THEN CLICK ON THE COUNTY OF YOUR RESIDENCE, OR IF FROM OUT OF STATE ON THE COUNTY YOU PLAN TO OBTAIN YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE FROM.