Florida Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any FL county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $88.50 dollars. Couples who have completed a state sanctioned marriage preparation course within the past year are entitled to a discount of $32.50. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for Florida?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Florida to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
No, you will receive your license immediately.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
Yes, there is a mandatory 3 day waiting period. The waiting period is waived for couples who complete a state sanctioned marriage counseling course within the past year.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, parental consent forms must be signed. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 16 you can not marry without a court order. A minor who is pregnant does not need parental consent as long as the pregnancy is verified in a written statement by a licensed physician.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 60 days from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. If the divorce or spouse's death had taken place within the last 30 days, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several goverment agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
Yes, cousin marriages are allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
Yes, common-law marriages are allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Alachua County RecorderRecording Department
21 E University Room 101
Gainesville, FL 32601
352-374-3623
Map Baker County Court Clerk
339 E Macclenny Ave
Macclenny, FL 32063
904-259-3121
Map Bay County Recorders Office
300 East 4th St
Attn: #101
Panama City, FL 32401
850-763-9061
Map Bradford County
County Recorders Office
945 North Temple Ave
Stark, FL 32091
904-966-6263
Map Brevard County Recorder
700 South Park Ave, Bldg #2
Titusville, FL 32780
407-264-5350
Map Broward County Clerk
P.O. Box 14668 Search Dept.
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33302
954-831-6600
Map Calhoun County
Clerk Of Court
425 East Central Ave
Blountstown, FL 32424
850-674-4545
Map Charlotte County Clerk
116 West Olympia Ave
Attn: 141
Punta Gorda, FL 33951
813-637-2126
Map Citrus County
Clerk Of The Court
110 North Apopka Ave
Inverness, FL 32650
352-637-9415
Map Clay County Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 698
Green Cove Sprg, FL 32043
904-269-6302
Map Collier Clerk
Of Circuit Courts
P.O. Box 413044
Naples, FL 33947
941-732-2646
Map Dade County Recorder
Court House
Towers 8th Floor
44 West Flagler St
Miami, FL 33130
305-275-1155
Map De Soto County
Clerk Of Court
201 East Oak St
Arcadia, FL 33821
941-993-4876
Map Dixie County Recorder
P.O. Box 1206
Cross City, FL 32628
352-498-1200
Map Duval County Recorder
330 East Bay St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-630-1436
Map Escambia County Recorder
P.O. Box 1111
Pensacola, FL 32595
904-436-5718
Map Flagler County
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 787
Bunnell, FL 32110
904-437-7414
Map Franklin County
Clerk Of Court
County Courthouse
Apalachicola, FL 32320
850-697-2112
Map Gadsen County
Clerk Of The Circuit Court
10 East Jefferson
Quincy, FL 32351
850-875-4700
Map Gilchrist County
County Clerk
Highway 129 At Highway 26
Courthouse
Tranton, FL 32693
352-463-2345
Map Glades County Clerk
P.O. Box 10
Moore Haven, FL 33471
941-675-6553
Map Gulf County
Clerk Of Circuit Court
1000 5th St, Room 148
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
850-229-6113
Map Hamilton County
Clerk Of Circuit Court
207 Northeast First St
Jasper, FL 32052
904-792-1288
Map Hardee County
Clerk Of Circuit Court
417 West Main St
Wauchula, FL 33873
941-773-4174
Map Hendry County
Clerk Of Circuit Court
Corner Of Hwy 80 & 29
La Belle, FL 33935
941-675-5217
Map Hernando County Recorder
20 North Main St
Brooksville, FL 34601
352-754-4201
Map Highlands County Clerk
P.O. Box 1827
Sebring, FL 33871
941-453-7538
Map Hillsborough County Recorder
P.O. Box 1110
Tampa, FL 33601
813-276-8100
Map Holmes County Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 397
Bonifay, FL 32425
850-547-1100
Map Indian River County Recorder
P.O. Box 1028
Vero Beach, FL 32961
561-770-5185
Map Jackson County
Clerk Of Circuit Court
P.O. Box 510
Marianna, FL 32446
850-482-9552
Map Jefferson County Clerk
Courthouse Room 10
Monticello, FL 32344
850-342-0218
Map Lafayette County
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 88
Mayo, FL 32066
904-294-1600
Map Lake County Clerk
315 West Main St
Tavares, FL 32778
352-742-4111
Map Lee County Clerk
P.O. Box 2469
Fort Myers, FL 33902
941-335-2339
Map Leon County Recorder
301 South Monroe St
Tallahasee, FL 32302
850-488-7534
Map Levy County Clerk
Court St
355 S Court St
Bronson, FL 32621
352-486-5266
Map Liberty County Clerk
Hwy 20
Courthouse
Bristol, FL 32321
850-643-2215
Map Madison County
Clerk Of Court
101 South Range
Courthouse
Madison, FL 32340
850-973-4176
Map Manatee County Recorder
1115 Manattee Ave West
Bradenton, FL 34205
941-748-0800
Map Marion County Clerk
110 Northwest 1st Ave
Ocala, FL 32670
352-620-3924
Map Martin County
Clerk Of Circuit Court
100 East Ocean Boulevard
Attn: Recording Dept
Stuart, FL 34995
561-288-5533
Map Monroe County Recorder
P.O. Box 1980
Kay West, FL 33041
305-294-4641
Map Nassau County Recorder
416 Center St, Attn: Rm 10
P.O. Box 456
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
904-879-2916
Map Okaloosa County Recorder
P.O. Box 1265
Crestview, FL 32536
850-689-5000
Map Okeechobee County
Clerk Of Circuit Court
304 Northwest 2nd St, Room 101
Okeechobee, FL 34972
941-763-2131
Map Orange County
Recording Dept.
P.O. Box 38
Orlando, FL 32802
407-836-2065
Map Osceola County Clerk
12 South Vernon Ave
Dept. R
Kissimmee, FL 32741
407-847-1300
Map Palm Beach County
300 North Dixie Hwy, Room 201
Recording Department
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-355-2996
Map Pasco County
Marriage Licenses
705 Live Oak Ave
Dade City, FL 33525
352-521-4468
Map Pinellas County Clerk
315 Court St
Clearwater, FL 34616
727-464-4700
Map Polk County Recorder
240 E Main St
Bartow, FL 33830
941-534-6511
Map Putnam County Recorder
P.O. Box 758
Palatka, FL 32078
904-329-0250
Map Santa Rosa County Recorder
P.O. Box 472
Milton, FL 32572
850-623-0135
Map Sarasota County
Marriage License
2000 Main St
Sarasota, FL 34230
941-362-4066
Map Seminole County Recorder
Clerk Of Court
301 North Park Ave
Attention: Recording Dept
Sanford, FL 32772
407-323-4330
Map St Johns County Recorder
P.O. Drawer 300
St Augustine, FL 32084
904-823-2333
Map St Lucie County Clerk
221 South Indian River Drive
Fort Peirce, FL 34950
561-871-5388
Map Sumter County
Clerk Of Superior Court
209 North Florida St
Bushnell, FL 33513
352-793-0215
Map Suwanne County
Clerk Of Court
200 South Ohio Ave
Live Oak, FL 32060
904-362-2827
Map Taylor County Clerk
101 North Jefferson St
Perry, FL 32347
850-838-3506
Map Union County Clerk
Courthouse Room 103
Lake Butler, FL 32054
904-496-3711
Map Volusia County Recorder
Clerk Of Circuit
P.O. Box 43
Deland, FL 32721
904-822-5708
Map Wakulla County
Clerk Of Court
Tallahassee St
Courthouse
Crawfordville, FL 32327
850-926-3331
Map Walton County Recorder
P.O. Box 1260
Defuniak Spring, FL 32433
850-892-3137
Map Washington County Recorder
201 W Jackson
Chipley, FL 32428
850-638-6009
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