The Basics
• In order to obtain a Florida marriage license, both parties need to be present.
• There is a three-day waiting period if you're a Florida resident but no waiting period for nonresidents or residents who have completed the Premarital Preparation Course.
• The Premarital Preparation Course is for Florida residents and is optional. Taught by an instructor registered with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the course is approximately four hours long and includes information on conflict and financial management, parenting and communication skills. The course is valid for no more than one year before the date of the marriage license application.
• Once the license is issued, it is valid for 60 days.
• No medical examinations or blood tests are required.
What to Bring
• Identification: Both parties must have valid photo identification (driver's license, passport, state, or military identification card).
• Proof of Age: You must be at least 18 years old or 16 years old with parental consent, and both of you must have your Social Security cards on hand.
• Proof of Alien Registration: If you're not a U.S. citizen, proof of alien registration is needed.
• Money: The cost is $93.50 and method of payment depends on each county. The fee is $56.00 for Florida residents who have successfully completed the Premarital Preparation Course.
Where to Go
Following is a partial list of local marriage-license offices. Call your town or city clerk's office if it is not listed here. Most offices are open Monday through Friday excluding holidays; hours vary slightly.
BROWARD COUNTY
Clerk Circuit & County Clerk
201 SE 6th Street, Room 270
Fort Lauderdale
Tel: 954-831-7283
M-F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DADE COUNTY
140 West Flagler Street, Suite 1503
Miami
Tel: 305-275-1155
M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
419 Pierce Street
Room 114
Tampa
Tel: 813-276-8100 x7414
M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LEE COUNTY
County Administration Building
2115 Second Street,
2nd Floor
Fort Myers
Tel: 239-335-2283
M-F 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
MARION COUNTY
110 NW First Ave.,
Room 111
Ocala Tel: 352-620-3924
M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MONROE COUNTY
The County Courthouse Clerk of the Circuit Court's office
500 Whitehead Street
Key West
Tel: 305-294-4641
M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ORANGE COUNTY
425 North Orange Ave.
Room 355
Orlando
Tel: 407-836-2067
M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Appointments are recommended
OSCEOLA COUNTY
2 Courthouse Square,
Suite 2000
Kissimmee
Tel: 407-343-3530
M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PALM BEACH COUNTY
205 North Dixie Highway
3rd Floor
West Palm Beach
Tel: 561-355-2986
M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PINELLAS COUNTY
315 Court Street
Clearwater
Tel: 727-464-4876
M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
