If you live in Florida, it's usually going to be easiest to just get your license from the clerk of court in the county where you live. If you don't live in Florida, go to the clerk in the county where you're having your ceremony.
Once issued, Florida residents must wait three days to get married, unless the couple attends a premarital course from this list of registered providers and presents the certificate of completion when applying for their license.
Both parties must be present when applying for a marriage license, sign the application form, and take an oath to the truthfulness of the information provided. Marriage Ceremony must take place within 60 days.
That depends. If both of you are Non-Florida Residents, you do not have to wait to get married. You can have your ceremony the same day you receive your Marriage License. If one or both of you are a Florida Resident, a 3-day waiting period applies.
Florida law requires a 3-day waiting period between application and the effective date of a marriage license. The waiting period can be waived if applicants show proof of having recently attended at least 4 hours of marriage counseling with a provider registered with the Clerk's Office.
Summons, writs, subpoenas and other documents that are issued by the clerk should be E-Filed. Choose the appropriate Document Group type from the dropdown list and then choose the appropriate Document Type for that group. The associated issuance fees will be automatically calculated.
That depends. If both of you are Non-Florida Residents, you do not have to wait to get married. You can have your ceremony the same day you receive your Marriage License. If one or both of you are a Florida Resident, a 3-day waiting period applies.
For Florida Residents Clerk and Comptroller services, such as applying for a marriage license and getting married at the courthouse, are walk-in services. No appointment is necessary.
Couples wishing to get married in Florida may apply for a license in person at our office location: A Marriage License and/or Marriage Ceremony may be obtained during the hours of AM – PM at the Clerk of Courts Office. The marriage license is valid only in the state of Florida for a period of 60 days.