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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you are planning a wedding in Florida, you must apply for your marriage license in the state of Florida. You may apply in any county as long as the license is obtained in the state of Florida.
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.
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.
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.
FLORIDA'S STATE LAW ing to Florida Statutes Section 741.07, individuals who are ordained or licensed ministers of the gospel, priests, or other ecclesiastical officers are authorized to solemnize marriages. This includes those who have been ordained through reputable online ordination programs.