Chapter 741 of the Florida Statutes govern the issuance of Marriage Licenses.

A marriage license may be issued to anyone over 18 years of age as long as they have proper identification and all the information necessary to complete the application form. If either party has been married before, he/she must know the exact date (MM/DD/YY) the last marriage ended.

The issuance of a marriage license to anyone under 18 years of age but at least 16 years of age requires written parental consent form both parents. If one parent has been granted sole custody by a Court order, a certified copy of the Court order must be presented at the time of applying for the license. See link below for parental consent form.

In the case of a pregnant female under the age of 18 without parental consent, the County Court Judge, in the exercise of his or her discretion, may issue a license to marry when the fact of pregnancy is verified by a written statement from a licensed physician.

No license shall be granted to any person under the age of 16 years, with or without the consent of parents, except when pregnancy is a factor.

Effective 6/3/2010, applicants that are parents of a child/children born in the State of Florida are required to fill out and present at the time of making application for a marriage license, Form DH-743A, Affirmation of Common Child(ren) Born In Florida. Print the form, fill out the upper portion only and bring to the Clerk's office at the time of making application for a marriage license. Please do not sign until you are before the deputy clerk.

The marriage license is valid for only 60 days and can be used anywhere in the State of Florida.

The Clerk's office can perform the wedding ceremony for a fee of $30.00.

There is a $30.00 fee to correct any errors found after the license has been issued (signed by the bridge and groom and the deputy clerk). If an error is found after the license has been issued and/or recorded, this form, “Request to Modify Marriage License” must be filled out and signed before a notary or a deputy clerk and presented at the time of requesting correction.

Requirements for Florida Residents
- both parties must appear together in person
- must produce a valid photo identification such as a driver's license or passport

- the application fee is $93.50, payable with cash, check, money order or credit card

- required 3 day waiting period (starts the day after the license is issued)

- must know Social Security number (U S Residents)
- must know Passport Number or alien registration number (Non-U S Residents)

- Family Law Handbook is required to be read. See link below.

However, the completion of a 4 hour pre-marital preparation class will waive the 3 day waiting period and will reduce the application fee to $61.00. A certificate of completion must be presented at the time of applying for your license to get the reduced fee and 3 day waiver. See the link below for a list of the providers in our area.

Requirements for Out-of-State Residents
- must produce a valid photo identification such as a driver's license or passport
- application fee is $93.50, payable with cash, check, money order or credit card
- no required 3 day waiting period
- must know Social Security number (U S Residents)
- must know Passport Number or alien registration number (Non-U S Residents)
- Family Law Handbook is required to be read. See link below

You may fill out the marriage license application online. The Premarital Statement is also required but can not be submitted online. Please print the Premarital Statement form, fill it out and bring it into our office when you come to obtain your license. DO NOT sign the Premarital Statement form until you are in front of the issuing agent. See links below for both forms.

Premarital Preparation Course Providers List

Premarital Preparation Course Provider Registration Form

Family Law Handbook - En Espanol

Parental Consent Form

Online Application Form - Complete & Submit

Premarital Statement

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