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Marriage License Requirements
You do not have to be a resident of Florida to apply for a marriage license however, both parties must be present when applying. One of the following forms of identification is required for each party to obtain a marriage license:

Driver's License issued in the United States:

  • Federal or State Identification card; or
  • Passport showing your name and date of birth.

Birth certificates or green cards are not acceptable. A blood test is not required.

If either party was married before, the manner in which the last marriage ended and the exact date the marriage ended is required.

Copies of the death certificate or Final Decree of Divorce, Dissolution or Annulment are not required.

Applicants who are 16 or 17 years of age: In addition to the above listed requirements, the following documents must be presented when one or both of the applicants are within this age bracket:

  • Minor's Birth Certificate showing parent's name.
  • Parental Consent Form may be obtained at the time of the application. Both parents must be present with their own identification on hand. The exception will be if the parents are divorced and one parent has full custody of the minor. In this case, proof of custody must be presented and only the consent of the custodial parent will be required in writing.

Applicants under 16 years of age: Minors who under oath, swear that they are the parents or expectant parents of a child may apply for a Marriage License. If they are already parents, the child's Birth Certificate must be presented. Otherwise, the pregnancy must be verified by a written statement from a licensed physician.

A previously married minor may apply without the need for parental consent.

Residents of the State of Florida have the option of attending a premarital course from a registered provider, or waiting 3 days, as Florida law requires, for the marriage license to become effective. A directory of the premarital course providers is available at all court locations.

The Circuit Civil Department takes applications for and issues marriage licenses as well as performs ceremonies. A fee is required for the Clerk to perform a ceremony. The Clerk accepts cash, check or money orders.

A license is valid in any county in the State of Florida. It is valid for 60 days and no extensions may be made.

The Circuit Civil Department takes applications for and issues marriage licenses as well as performs ceremonies.

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