There is a 3-day waiting period before a marriage ceremony can be performed after a marriage license is issued. However, Florida couples who attend a premarital course from the Miami-Dade premarital provider list skip the waiting period and may be married on the same day the license is issued.
Records Search Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts – Marriage Division: The Clerk of the Courts office is responsible for maintaining marriage records in Miami-Dade County. You can visit their website or contact them directly to inquire about obtaining marriage records.
Contact Clerk of the Court and Comptroller For general information, call 305-275-1155 for the Interactive Voice Response System.
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.
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.
Q: Can my partner and I get married the same day that we apply for a license? A: If either partner is a Florida resident there is a three-day delay in the effective date of the marriage license.
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.
An uncontested divorce in Florida takes between six weeks and three months. A contested divorce takes between six months to a year to come to a resolution. Keep in mind that you must meet Florida state residency requirements prior to filing for divorce.
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.