Requirements. When applying for a marriage license both spouses must be present. If one or both of the applicants are minors, under 18 years old, additional requirements apply. All applicants must present a valid federal or state government photo identification with the correct legal name, date of birth and signature.
Marriage License Application. Couples wishing to get married in Florida may apply for a license online or in-person at one of our office locations. Both parties must apply at the same time in-person at one of our locations.
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.
A: Florida State Statutes require couples to spend 4 hours taking their premarital preparation course. You can complete the course at your own pace.
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.
Documents you'll need to give notice evidence of name and address. evidence of date of birth. if one partner has been married before or in a civil partnership, documentary evidence that the marriage or civil partnership has ended, for example, a death certificate or decree absolute. evidence of nationality.
All judicial officers. Clerks of the circuit court. A notary public of the State of Florida. Ordained ministers or elders in communion with some church.