Can I get married at the courthouse? Yes, by appointment only. Couples who have a valid marriage license issued in the State of Florida may get married at any Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller courthouse location on or after the day your license becomes valid. Request an appointment for a marriage ceremony.
Couples wishing to become legally married in the state of Florida must apply for a marriage license in person and be of 18 years old and over. A Florida marriage license allows a couple to get married anywhere in Florida, regardless of the county the license was purchased from.
There are TWO steps to obtain a marriage license. The first step is to complete the online application, and the second step is to have the license issued and signed. Marriage licenses are valid in any Florida county for a period of 60 days from license effective date.
You can set up an appointment with the court house (some only do marriages on certain days/at certain times), go in with your witnesses (if needed), and get married. The judge will sign your marriage license along with the two of you and your witness(es), then file the paperwork for you.
Witnesses are not required in the State of Florida.
We are accepting walk-ins, however you may experience a longer wait time. To expedite the process, you may schedule an application appointment or a ceremony appointment. If you are exempt under Florida State Statute 119.071, please advise the clerk and fill out the Request for Confidentiality form.
Each party must show a valid driver's license, a valid state identification card, a valid passport or valid military identification. Both parties must provide their Social Security numbers. If either party has been previously married, the party must provide the date his or her last marriage ended.
How to Get Ordained in 3 Easy Steps Step 1: Always Start With Research. You can't perform a legal marriage unless you are authorized by the state to do so. Step 2: Submit Your Application. Step 3: Register With the State (If Required)
Couples wishing to become legally married in the state of Florida must apply for a marriage license in person and be of 18 years old and over. A Florida marriage license allows a couple to get married anywhere in Florida, regardless of the county the license was purchased from.