What is Marriage?
Marriage documents establish a legal partnership and detail rights and responsibilities. These forms are used before, during, or after a marriage ceremony. Explore templates specific to Florida for your needs.
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Florida Marriage
Marriage documents in Florida facilitate the legal union of individuals. Attorney-drafted templates are available that are quick and easy to fill out.
Common Florida Marriage documents
- Marriage License — Required to legally marry in Florida, obtained prior to the ceremony.
- Marriage Certificate — Official record of marriage, issued after the ceremony.
- Marriage Registration Form — Document used to register the marriage with the state.
- Marriage Application — Form completed to apply for a marriage license.
- Marriage Affidavit — Statement affirming facts regarding the marriage.
- Marriage Contract — Agreement outlining responsibilities and rights of each party.
Marriage forms by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Popular forms
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Florida Prenuptial Premarital Agreement with Financial StatementsSecure your financial interests before marriage with a clear agreement outlining property rights and obligations.
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Postnuptial Property AgreementSecure your financial interests by clearly defining property rights with this essential agreement after marriage.
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Florida Premarital Agreements PackageGet everything needed to organize asset distribution before marrying, all in one convenient package.
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Florida Postnuptial Agreements PackageSecure your assets with everything needed for a postnuptial agreement in one convenient package.
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Florida Prenuptial Premarital Agreement without Financial StatementsSecure your separate assets before marriage with this legal agreement that protects each partner's individual property rights.
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Name Change Notification Package for Brides, Court Ordered Name Change, Divorced, MarriageNotify organizations of your name change due to marriage, divorce, or court order with this comprehensive package.
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Revocation of Premarital or Prenuptial AgreementRevoking a premarital agreement ensures both parties can move forward with new terms or arrangements, reflecting their current intentions.
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Last Will and Testament for Married person with Adult Children from Prior MarriageCreate a legal document that determines how your assets are distributed after death, specifically tailored for married individuals with adult children from a prior marriage.
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Affidavit for Uncontested Final Judgment of Dissolution of MarriageUse this affidavit to confirm an uncontested divorce and finalize the dissolution of marriage without court intervention, simplifying the process for both parties.
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Affidavit of Continuous Marriage - Deceased SpouseProvide proof of continuous marriage for estate matters following the death of a spouse.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Marriage License vs. Marriage Certificate — License allows you to marry; certificate proves you are married.
- Civil Marriage vs. Religious Marriage — Civil marriages are state-sanctioned; religious marriages are conducted by a religious authority.
- Common-Law Marriage vs. Formal Marriage — Common-law is recognized by cohabitation; formal marriage requires a license and ceremony.
- Marriage Application vs. Marriage License — Application is the request for a license; the license is what you receive to marry.
Key legal points
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A marriage license is required before a couple can legally marry.
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Both parties usually need to be present to apply for a marriage license.
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Many documents require notarization or witnesses to be valid.
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A marriage certificate serves as proof of the marriage.
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Marriage contracts can outline specific terms agreed upon by both parties.
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Common-law marriage is recognized in some states under specific conditions.
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Marriage documents may vary based on local county regulations.
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FAQs
Yes, a marriage license is essential to legally marry in Florida.
A marriage license allows you to marry; a marriage certificate is proof of that marriage.
Typically, a marriage license is valid for 60 days in Florida.
No, a marriage license is a legal requirement to perform a marriage in Florida.
Usually, you need valid identification and may need to provide additional information.
Glossary
- Marriage License - Official document granting permission to marry.
- Marriage Certificate - Official record confirming a marriage took place.
- Marriage Contract - Agreement outlining terms and responsibilities of marriage.
- Common-Law Marriage - Marriage recognized by cohabitation without formal license.
- Affidavit - Written statement confirmed by oath for legal purposes.
- Registration Form - Document to register marriage with the state authorities.
- Cohabitation - Living together in a romantic relationship without formal marriage.
- Notarization - Process of certifying a document by a notary public.
- Witness - Person present to attest to the validity of a document.
- Civil Marriage - Marriage performed by a government official, not a religious figure.