Florida Weddings by Cecilia Luz Johnson

By law you are required to present a valid Florida Marriage License before the ceremony.          

      CALL THE COURTHOUSE FOR HOURS OF OPERATION AND                REQUIREMENTS - AS IT MAY CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE                                            

Both parties must apply at the court house in person and  together.

3 Days waiting period  -Florida residents  - If either the bride or groom is  a Florida resident, there is a three day waiting period after the marriage license is obtained before a ceremony may be performed.

No waiting period -  Non Florida Residents - The waiting period is waived if BOTH the Bride and Groom are NOT Florida residents, or the couple has taken a premarital course from a registered course provider

Regular Fee:  $93.50.   Reduced fee:   $61.00 (premarital class required)    

Identification - One form of federal or state government issued photo I.D. which has the correct legal name, correct date of birth and signature. They will accept one of the following:  Drivers License, Passport, Military ID, State Identification or Alien Registration. Expired ID’s will NOT be accepted.

Social Security – you don’t have to show the card,  but you must know the number. Non-US residents are only required to present a valid passport.rt.

Previous Marriages: If previously married, the exact date of death, divorce or annulment of the last  marriage is required. 

Under 18 years old - Any applicant under the age of eighteen (18) must have the consent of both parents, regardless of the fact that they may be divorced. Consent forms may be obtained at the Courthouse. If one parent is deceased, a certified copy of the death certificate is required. Proof of age and parents are required. This may be done with a certified copy of the person’s birth certificate. 

No blood tests are required.                                                                                                                                                                                No witnesses are required for a marriage ceremony

Please note, please check with the local court house for changes in fees and requirements.

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