Sarasota County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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Sarasota County Online Premarital Preparation Course

Avoid the 3-day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Sarasota County. We do provide the approved premarital course in an online format so you can save money on your marriage license and avoid waiting three days to have your marriage license issued to you.

Here’s how it works:

The Sarasota County Courthouse will discount your marriage license application fee $32.50 upon completing our online premarital preparation course. 

The cost of our the course is $19.99, so you will actually SAVE $12.51 on your marriage license and there will be no out of pocket cost.

Our Online Premarital Preparation Course for Sarasota County Covers the Following Cities:

  • Bee Ridge
  • Englewood
  • Gulf Gate Estates
  • Laurel
  • Nokomis
  • Northport
  • North Sarasota
  • Osprey
  • Sarasota
  • Sarasota Springs
  • Siesta Key
  • Southgate
  • South Venice
  • The Meadows
  • Vamo
  • Venice
  • Warm Mineral Springs

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

Please refer to the Sarasota County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://www.sarasotaclerk.com/)

Sarasota County Marriage Licenses ♥

Marriage License Application Requirements

Applicants must apply in person and bring a driver license, passport, or Florida Identification Card.  If either applicant was previously married, the date the prior marriage ended by divorce, annulment, or death is required.  In accordance with Florida Statute 741, the term “marriage” means only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife.

e-Marriage Self-Service Kiosks

Self-service kiosks, located in the Customer Service area at the Clerk’s business offices (Historic Courthouse, 2000 Main Street, Sarasota, FL, and the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL), provide a quick and efficient e-marriage license application option. E-Marriage kiosks are designed to improve the process by eliminating the need to stand in line at the courthouse. The self-service e-marriage license application process is not available through this website, as applicants are required to appear in person. Forms are not available for printing from this website, as the entire application process is electronic and available onsite at the Clerk’s offices. For more information about eMarriage in English, click here For more information about eMarriage en Espanol, haga clic aqui para Espanol 
Marriage License Information

If the pre-marital course is not attended by both applicants, the license will not be valid until three days after issuance.  Exceptions to the waiting period are non-Florida residents applying for a license, and persons asserting hardships which are determined by the County Court Judge.  For state residents, a County Court Judge may waive the delayed effective date for good cause.  Further, a license cannot be issued unless the parties file a statement with the Clerk of the Circuit Court that they have read the handbook and filed an affidavit as to the parties’ social security numbers. Requirements:

  • Both applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply without parental consent
  • If either applicant is under the age of 18 years but at least 16 years of age, a birth certificate and proof of identification is required, along with notarized written consent of the parents or guardian.  Consent forms are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s office
  • Applicants under 16 years of age must obtain a determination from a County Court Judge
  • A blood test is not required
  • A  $93.50 fee is required payable by cash, credit card, check, or money order payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court.  As of June 2010, all credit card transactions are subject to a 3.5% non-refundable fee, assessed by a third-party payment processor (MyFloridaCounty.com)
  • When applying for a marriage license, upon furnishing a valid certificate of completion from a premarital course conducted by a registered course provider, the application fee shall be reduced by $32.50
  • A printed copy of the premarital course completion certificate must be presented to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for filing to receive the application fee reduction.
Clerk of the Circuit Court Locations
Sarasota Main Office Customer Service Dept. 2000 Main Street  Sarasota FL 34237 Venice Branch Office R.L. Anderson Administration Center 4000 South Tamiami Trail Venice FL 34293
Marriage License
  • The license must be used within sixty days of issuance.
  • The license may be used in any county in the State of Florida.
  • The executed license must be returned within 10 days to the county in which is was issued.

Marriage Ceremony

Should a man and a woman choose to be married by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, an additional $30.00 fee is required. Ceremonies are performed by a Deputy Clerk,  and weather permitting, ceremonies may be performed outside. Alternate locations include the Marriage Parlor or historic Courtroom of the 1920’s Historic Courthouse in downtown Sarasota FL,  or by the fountain at the R. L. Anderson Administration Center in Venice, FL. Please select Office Hours and Locations for current hours of operation and availability to perform marriage ceremonies.

Registered Premarital Course Providers

When applying for a marriage license, the application fee shall be reduced by $32.50 upon the applicant furnishing a valid certificate of completion from a premarital course provider, registered with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Sarasota County, FL. Click HERE for a current list of Premarital Course Providers If the premarital course is not attended by both applicants, the marriage license will not be valid until three days after issuance. (Note: Exceptions to the waiting period are non-Florida residents applying for a license, and persons asserting hardships which are determined by the County Judge.)

 

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Dr. Justin D’Arienzo is Florida’s Leading Provider of Online Premarital Preparation and Premarital Counseling. He created an enjoyable and interactive online premarital preparation course that is certified in every county in Florida. Dr. D’Arienzo is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Custody Evaluator, and Relationship Expert. If you are seeking individual psychotherapy, counseling in Jacksonville FL, couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, intensive marital therapy, or life coaching, D’Arienzo Psychological Group provides comprehensive psychological therapies and counseling utilizing research-based strategies. D’Arienzo Psychological Group is a full-service psychology firm, with mental health providers who specialize in areas including child and adolescent mental health counseling, behavior modification, psychotherapy for adults, group therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, vocational counseling, organizational consulting and training, substance abuse treatment, anger management, premarital counseling, marital therapy, couples counseling, and forensic psychological services.

Online Premarital Preparation Course in Santa Rosa County

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Online Premarital Preparation Course in Santa Rosa County

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Santa Rosa County. We do provide the approved premarital course in an online format so you can save money on your marriage license and avoid waiting three days to have your marriage license issued to you. Contact our office today to get started.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

The Santa Rosa County Courthouse will reduce your marriage license application fee from $93.50 to $61.00 upon completing our online premarital preparation course. 

The cost of our the course is $19.99, so you will actually SAVE $12.51 on your marriage license and there will be no out of pocket cost.

Our Online Premarital Preparation Course for Santa Rosa County Covers the Following Cities:

  • Avalon Beach
  • Bagdad
  • Gulf Breeze
  • Jay
  • Milton
  • Munson
  • Navarre
  • Pace

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

 

 

For your convenience, D’Arienzo Psychological Group has supplied information here from the Santa Rosa County Marriage License website. Please refer to the Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://www.santarosaclerk.com/index.html)

Marriage Information

Who may apply for a marriage license?

  • Any male or female age 18 or over.
  • A minor whose parents are deceased or no guardian is appointed.
  • Minors, who under oath, swear that they are parents or expectant parents of a child.  In addition, the pregnancy must be verified by a written statement of a licensed physician. When the fact of pregnancy is verified by the written statement of a licensed physician, the county court judge may, in his/her discretion, issue a license to marry.
  • A previously married minor.
  • A person age 16 or 17 with parental or guardian consent.

Where consent is required, is consent of both parents required?

Yes, unless the parents are divorced and the sole custody and control is placed in one parent, then only the parent having such sole custody and control shall be required to give the written consent.  Written consent of an incompetent parent is not required (Attorney General Opinion 49-122).  All written consents must be acknowledged (notarized).

Is there a waiting period for issuance of the license?

Yes. There is a three day waiting period provided by the state legislature effective January 1, 1999, if either party is a Florida resident.  Exceptions: Non-Florida residents with out of state drivers license used as proof of identity, require no waiting period. Florida residents who provide upon making application proof of completion of a 4-hour marriage preparation course provided by an instructor registered with Santa Rosa County, FL, require no waiting period.

Are blood tests and physical exams required?

No.  The law requiring these tests was abolished October 1, 1986.

Must I apply for a marriage license in the county where I live?

No, a marriage license may be applied for and solemnized in any Florida county.

Where can I apply for a marriage license in Santa Rosa County?

(see link below)

A marriage license may be obtained Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Clerk of Circuit Court’s Offices at Santa Rosa County Administrative Center, 6495 Caroline Street, Suite A, Milton, FL 32570 (behind McDonald’s) (850)983-1966 and South Santa Rosa County Service Center, 5841 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL  32563 (next door to THE ZOO) (850) 981-5570.

How long is a marriage license valid once it is issued?

The marriage must be solemnized within sixty (60) days of issuance of the marriage license. The ceremony can be performed anywhere in the State of Florida.

Who may perform marriage ceremonies?

  • A regularly ordained minister or other ordained clergy;
  • Elders in communion with some church;
  • All judicial officers (judges) of the State of Florida;
  • Clerks of Circuit Court and their deputies of the State of Florida; and
  • Notaries Public of the State of Florida.
  • In addition, the law provides that marriages may be performed among “Quakers” or “Friends,” in the manner and form used or practiced in their societies.

Who is a “regularly ordained minister”?

He/she is a minister who has been recognized in the manner required by the regulations of the respective denomination to perform marriage ceremonies.

May a marriage be solemnized without a license?

No, Section 7.41.08 F.S. states that the party solemnizing the marriage shall require a properly issued license before performing the ceremony. (see link to statute below)

When and who should return the license to the Clerk?

A marriage cannot be officially recorded until the license is returned to the Clerk.  It should be returned within ten days after the wedding.  The party who performed the marriage is responsible for returning the completed license.

Can I be married in the Clerk’s Office?

Yes. Deputy Clerks are authorized and available during normal working hours to perform marriage ceremonies. The fee for this service is set by Florida Statute and is currently $30.00.

What is the fee for a marriage license?

(see link below for fees)

Can I pay for my marriage license with a personal check?

In Santa Rosa County, checks are accepted for a marriage license. Checks should be made payable to the Clerk of Court.

Changing information on documents:

If your marriage means a change in name and/or address, remember to make the following important notifications:

  1. Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Drivers License.
  2. Your nearest Social Security Office.
  3. Your voter’s registration office.
  4. Military Reserve commanding officer.
  5. Beneficiaries: Members of your family are probably named as beneficiaries or joint owners on many of these documents (bank accounts, insurance policies, employment benefits, etc.) and you may wish to make your spouse the new beneficiary or joint owner.

Where to write for a copy of your marriage license:

Department of HRS

Division of Vital Statistics

PO Box 210

Jacksonville, FL  32231-0042

Phone: (904) 359-6955

 

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If you were issued your marriage license in Santa Rosa County, contact:

Clerk of Circuit Court

Recording Department

PO Box 472

Milton, FL  32572

(850) 983-1966

 

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Dr. Justin D’Arienzo is Florida’s Leading Provider of Online Premarital Preparation and Premarital Counseling. He created an enjoyable and interactive online premarital preparation course that is certified in every county in Florida. Dr. D’Arienzo is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Custody Evaluator, and Relationship Expert. If you are seeking individual psychotherapy, counseling in Jacksonville FL, couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, intensive marital therapy, or life coaching, D’Arienzo Psychological Group provides comprehensive psychological therapies and counseling utilizing research-based strategies. D’Arienzo Psychological Group is a full-service psychology firm, with mental health providers who specialize in areas including child and adolescent mental health counseling, behavior modification, psychotherapy for adults, group therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, vocational counseling, organizational consulting and training, substance abuse treatment, anger management, premarital counseling, marital therapy, couples counseling, and forensic psychological services.

Putnam County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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Putnam County Online Premarital Preparation Course

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Putnam County. We do provide the approved premarital course in an online format so you can save money on your marriage license and avoid waiting three days to have your marriage license issued to you. Contact our office today to get started!

Here’s how it works:

The Putnam County Courthouse will reduce the cost of your marriage license application by $32.50 upon completing our online premarital preparation course. The fee is $93.50 if you do not take the premarital preparation course and you will have a three day waiting period before you can pick up your license. If you do take the premarital preparation course, the fee $61.00 and the three day waiting period is waived.

The cost of our the course is $19.99, so you will actually SAVE $12.51 on your marriage license and there will be no out of pocket cost.

Our Online Premarital Preparation Course for Putnam County Covers the Following Cities:

  • Bardin
  • Crescent City
  • East Orange
  • East Palatka
  • Florahome
  • Fruitland
  • Georgetown
  • Hollister
  • Huntington
  • Interlachen
  • Lake Como
  • Melrose
  • Orange Mills
  • Palatka
  • Pomona Park
  • Putnam Hall
  • San Mateo
  • Satsuma
  • Welaka

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

 

D’Arienzo Psychological Group has supplied information here from the Putnam County Marriage License website for your convenience. (http://www.putnam-fl.com/coc/)

Marriage License Frequently Asked Questions

How to obtain a copy of a Recorded Marriage License

If the marriage license was filed with the Clerk’s Office after July 1991 you can request a copy from the Recording Division or go online to MyFloridaCounty.com.

All other request for marriage licenses prior to July 1991 should be sent to Recording Division including the information below.

When requesting copies or certified copies from the Recording Division please send a written request including the bride’s and groom’s names as well as the date of marriage. Please see our Fees Page for cost of certified copies.
What are the requirements for a civil marriage ceremony?

A civil marriage ceremony can be performed in the Recording Division after the license is effective for an additional cost of $30.00. Witnesses are not required for a civil marriage ceremony.
How do I apply for a marriage license?

  • You must both come in to the Recording Division together.
  • A picture ID is required in order for the clerk to witness your signature.
  • Applicants do not have to be Florida residents.
  • There is a 3 day waiting period before a marriage ceremony can take place. Exceptions to this rule:
    • There is no waiting period for Florida residents who have completed a 4 hour marriage preparation course within the last 12 months.
    • The waiting period is also waived for non-Florida residents.
  • If either party has been previously married, it must be noted how and when the marriage ended.
  • License is valid for 60 days after issuance.
  • The cost is $93.50.
  • The cost is reduced to $61.00 if the applicants have completed marital counseling by a person registered with the courthouse.
  • Blood tests have not been required since this test was abolished in 1986.
Can a minor obtain a marriage license?

Under any of the following circumstances a minor may obtain a marriage license:

  • Minors who, under oath, swear that they are parents or expectant parents of a child may apply. In addition, the pregnancy must be verified by a written statement from a licensed physician.
  • A previously married minor may also apply.
  • A person aged 16 or 17 may apply with the consent of either both parents or a guardian, unless the parents are divorced and only one parent has full custody.
If you receive a marriage license from one county can you get married in a different county?

Yes, you may use a Florida marriage license in any county in Florida.

 

 

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Dr. Justin D’Arienzo is Florida’s Leading Provider of Online Premarital Preparation and Premarital Counseling. He created an enjoyable and interactive online premarital preparation course that is certified in every county in Florida. Dr. D’Arienzo is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Custody Evaluator, and Relationship Expert. If you are seeking individual psychotherapy, counseling in Jacksonville FL, couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, intensive marital therapy, or life coaching, D’Arienzo Psychological Group provides comprehensive psychological therapies and counseling utilizing research-based strategies. D’Arienzo Psychological Group is a full-service psychology firm, with mental health providers who specialize in areas including child and adolescent mental health counseling, behavior modification, psychotherapy for adults, group therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, vocational counseling, organizational consulting and training, substance abuse treatment, anger management, premarital counseling, marital therapy, couples counseling, and forensic psychological services.

Online Premarital Preparation Course in Polk County

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Online Premarital Preparation Course in Polk County

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Polk County.

Here’s how it works:

The Polk County Courthouse will reduce your marriage license application fee from $93.50 to $61.00 upon completing our online premarital preparation course. 

The cost of our the course is $19.99, so you will actually SAVE $12.51 on your marriage license and there will be no out of pocket cost.

Our Online Premarital Preparation Course for Polk County Covers the Following Cities:

  • Auburndale
  • Babson Park
  • Bartow
  • Bowlinbg Green
  • Bradely Junction
  • Brewster
  • Combee Settlement
  • Crooked Lake Park
  • Crystal Lake
  • Cypress Gardens
  • Davenport
  • Dundee
  • Eagle Lake
  • Fort Meade
  • Frostproof
  • Fussels Corner
  • Gibsonia
  • Green Pond
  • Haines City
  • Highland Park
  • Highlands City
  • Hillcrest Heights
  • Inwood
  • Jan Phyl Village
  • Kathleen
  • Lake Alfred
  • Lake Hamilton
  • Lake Wales
  • Lakeland
  • Lakeland Highlands
  • Mulberry
  • Polk City
  • Willow Oak
  • Winter Haven
  • Wahneta
  • Waverley

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

 

 

For your convenience, D’Arienzo Psychological Group has supplied information here from the Polk County Marriage License website. Please refer to the Polk County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://www.polkcountyclerk.net/)

 

Marriage Licenses FAQ

Marriage License Information: (863) 534-4516

Who May Apply For A Marriage License?

  • Any male or female age 18 or over.
  • Minors, who under oath, swear that they are parents or expectant parents of a child. In addition, the pregnancy must be verified by a written statement of a licensed physician or a certified copy of a child’s birth certificate must be presented. When the fact of pregnancy is verified by the written statement of a licensed physician, the County Court judge may issue a license to marry after counseling has been completed.
  • A previously married minor.
  • A person age 16 or 17 with parental or guardian consent.

 

Where Consent Is Required, Is Consent Of Both Parents Required?

Yes, unless the parents are divorced and the custody and control is placed in one parent, then only the parent having such custody and control shall be required to give the written consent. All written consents must be acknowledged (notarized). If the parents have been granted shared parental responsibility, both parents must sign.

 

Is There A Waiting Period For Issuance Of The License?

Yes. There is a three day waiting period if either of the parties to the marriage are residents of Florida. This waiting period will be waived if both parties provide proof of having received pre-marital counseling from a provider who has been approved by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Polk County. A list of approved pre-marital counselors is available on this website as well as from the Courthouses in Bartow, Lakeland and Winter Haven. Couples who provide proof of having completed pre-marital counseling may obtain a marriage license and be married the same day.

 

Who are the approved providers of the marriage class in Polk County?

Please see the premarital course providers list.

 

Are Blood Tests And Physical Exams Required?

No. The law requiring these tests was abolished October 1, 1986.

 

Are there any other requirements?

Yes, the law requires applicants to have read the Marriage Handbook and affirm that they have read it when applying for a marriage license. If either party has been married previously and is no longer married because of divorce or death of the spouse, you will need to provide the date (month/date/year) the divorce was granted or the spouse passed away in order to complete the marriage license application.

  • Both groom and bride must appear with valid I.D.
  • Acceptable proof of identification: Driver’s License, Passport (picture on passport needs to look like person), Florida State ID Card, Military Identification Card, Resident Alien Card, Naturalization Certificate, Visa, or Citizenship Certificate.
  • You will need to know your Social Security Number.
  • If the couple share parentage of minor children born in Florida, Florida Statute 741.01 requires an Affirmation of Common Child(ren) be completed and sworn or affirmed to when applying for a marriage license.  The form is available on this website and the cost is $7.00 when placed under oath for the marriage license.  The form requests the name of each child as listed on the birth certificate, date of birth, birth certificate number, and place of birth in Florida (city and county).

 

Must I Apply For A Marriage License In The County Where I Live?

No, a marriage license may be applied for and solemnized in any Florida county.

 

Where Can I Apply For A Marriage License In Polk County?

A marriage license may be obtained Monday through Friday, 8:00 am. to 5:00 p.m. at the Marriage Division of the Clerk of Circuit Court’s Office on the first floor of the Polk County Courthouse in Bartow. Licenses also may be obtained at the Lakeland and Winter Haven branch Courthouses.

 

How Long Is A Marriage License Valid Once It Is Issued?

The marriage must be solemnized within sixty (60) days of issuance of the Marriage License. The ceremony can be performed anywhere in the State of Florida.

 

Who May Perform Marriage Ceremonies?

  • A regularly ordained minister or other ordained clergy;
  • Elders in communion with some churches;
  • All judicial officers (Judges) of the State of Florida;
  • Clerks of Circuit Court and their deputies of the State of Florida; and
  • Notaries Public of the State of Florida.
  • In addition, the law provides that marriages may be performed among “Quakers” or “Friends”, in the manner and form used or practiced in their societies.

 

Who Is A “Regularly Ordained Minister”?

He/she is a minister who has been recognized in the manner required by the regulations of the respective denomination to perform marriage ceremonies.

 

May A Marriage Be Solemnized Without A License?

No, Section 741.08 F.S. states that the party solemnizing the marriage shall require a properly issued license before performing the ceremony.

 

When And Who Should Return The License To The Clerk?

A marriage cannot be officially recorded until the license is returned to the Clerk. It should be returned within 10 days after the wedding. The party who performed the marriage is responsible for returning the completed license.

 

Can I Be Married In The Clerk’s Office?

Yes. Deputy Clerks are authorized and available during normal working hours to perform marriage ceremonies. The fee for this service is determined by Florida Statute and is currently $30.00.

 

What Is The Fee For A Marriage License?

The fee for a marriage license is $93.50. The Clerk retains $32.00 for taking the application, recording and preserving it as a permanent record of his/her office. However, the legislature provides that the remaining $61.50 be used to fund various state agencies and trust funds. For couples who have completed approved pre-marital counseling, the fee for a marriage license is $61.00.  There is a $7.00 additional fee for the Affirmation of Common Child(ren), when a couple share parentage of minor children born in Florida.

 

Can I Pay For My Marriage License With A Personal Check?

No, payment for marriage licenses must be made by cash or credit card.

 

Changing Information On Documents 

If your marriage means a change in name and/or address, remember to make the following important notifications:

  1. Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Drivers License.
  2. Your nearest Social Security office.
  3. Your voter’s registration office.
  4. Military Reserve commanding officer.
  5. Beneficiaries: Members of your family are probably named as beneficiaries or joint owners on many of these documents (bank accounts, insurance policies, employment benefits, etc.) and you may wish to make your spouse the new beneficiary or joint owner.

 

Where To Write For A Copy Of Your Marriage License

Department of HRS Division of Vital Statistics P. O. Box 210 Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042 (904) 359-6955

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If you were issued your marriage license in Polk County contact: Stacy M. Butterfield, Clerk of Circuit Court Drawer CC-11, Post Office Box 9000 Bartow, FL 33831-9000 (863) 534-4547

 

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Dr. Justin D’Arienzo is Florida’s Leading Provider of Online Premarital Preparation and Premarital Counseling. He created an enjoyable and interactive online premarital preparation course that is certified in every county in Florida. Dr. D’Arienzo is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Custody Evaluator, and Relationship Expert. If you are seeking individual psychotherapy, counseling in Jacksonville FL, couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, intensive marital therapy, or life coaching, D’Arienzo Psychological Group provides comprehensive psychological therapies and counseling utilizing research-based strategies. D’Arienzo Psychological Group is a full-service psychology firm, with mental health providers who specialize in areas including child and adolescent mental health counseling, behavior modification, psychotherapy for adults, group therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, vocational counseling, organizational consulting and training, substance abuse treatment, anger management, premarital counseling, marital therapy, couples counseling, and forensic psychological services.

Pinellas County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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Pinellas County Online Premarital Preparation Course

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Pinellas County. We do provide the approved premarital course in an online format so you can save money on your marriage license and avoid waiting three days to have your marriage license issued to you.

Here’s how it works:

The Pinellas County Courthouse will discount your marriage license application fee $32.50 upon completing our online premarital preparation course. 

The cost of our the course is $19.99, so you will actually SAVE $12.51 on your marriage license and there will be no out of pocket cost.

Our Online Premarital Preparation Course for Pinellas County Covers the Following Cities:

  • Baskin
  • Bellair
  • Bellair Beach
  • Boca Ciega
  • Clearwater
  • Crystal Beach
  • Dunedin
  • East Lealman
  • East Lake
  • Feather Sount
  • Gandy
  • Gulfport
  • Indian Rocks Beach
  • Kenneth City
  • Largo
  • Madeira Beach
  • Oldsmar
  • Ozona
  • Palm Harbor
  • Pass-A-Grille Beach
  • Pinellas Park
  • Redington Shores
  • Ridgecrest
  • Safety Harbor
  • Seminole
  • South Highpoint
  • South Pasadena
  • St. Petersburg
  • St. Pete Beach
  • Sunset Beach
  • Tarpon Springs
  • Tierra Verde
  • Treasure Island
  • West Lealman

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

 

 

Please refer to the Pinellas County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://www.pinellasclerk.org/aspInclude2/ASPInclude.asp?pageName=index.htm)

 

Pinellas County Marriage Licenses

Obtaining a Marriage License

The Clerk of the Circuit  Court acts as an agent for the State of Florida for issuing licenses per Florida Statute 741. This webpage is designed to provide you with the necessary information to fill out a marriage license information form and save you time when you visit one of our office locations.

The Marriage License Department is here to answer your questions concerning the purchase of a marriage license in Pinellas County. As a public service our Deputy Clerks are authorized to perform ceremonies.

We have provided the  following sections to help you answer some commonly asked questions.

Marriage License  Application Forms   You can download  and print the Marriage License Information Sheet online.  Adobe Acrobat Reader is required in order to complete and print the forms on your computer. The Marriage License Information Sheet and the certificate provided to you upon completion of the Premarital Course (if a Premarital Course is taken) are required at the time of application for the license:

The below form should be completed if both the bride and groom are the biological parents of a minor child(ren) born within the State of Florida.

You must come to the Clerk’s office to file your paperwork.

Deputy clerks are authorized and available during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, to perform marriage ceremonies. No appointment is necessary. The fee for this service is $30.00. Normal marriage license fees apply.

The Pinellas County Clerk’s Offices now offer wedding photos for a $10 fee.

  • Family Law Handbook Marital handbook prepared as a public service by The Family Law Section of The Florida Bar.  This handbook has been reviewed for accuracy by The Family Court Steering Committee established by The Florida Supreme Court.

Contact Information

Our prerecorded marriage license information line is available 24 hours a day at (727) 464-4700. You may speak to a clerk at that number during regular office hours.

A marriage license may be obtained during regular office hours, at any one of the following offices of the Clerk of the Circuit Court:

OFFICE LOCATIONS

RECORDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT 315 Court Street Clearwater, FL 33756 Telephone: (727) 464-7000

NORTH COUNTY BRANCH OFFICE 29582 U.S. 19 North Clearwater, FL 33761 Telephone: (727) 464-7000

CLERK’S TYRONE BRANCH OFFICE 1800 66th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33710 Telephone: (727) 464-7000

ST. PETERSBURG BRANCH OFFICE 545 First Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Telephone: (727) 464-7000

 

 

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Dr. Justin D’Arienzo is Florida’s Leading Provider of Online Premarital Preparation and Premarital Counseling. He created an enjoyable and interactive online premarital preparation course that is certified in every county in Florida. Dr. D’Arienzo is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Custody Evaluator, and Relationship Expert. If you are seeking individual psychotherapy, counseling in Jacksonville FL, couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, intensive marital therapy, or life coaching, D’Arienzo Psychological Group provides comprehensive psychological therapies and counseling utilizing research-based strategies. D’Arienzo Psychological Group is a full-service psychology firm, with mental health providers who specialize in areas including child and adolescent mental health counseling, behavior modification, psychotherapy for adults, group therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, vocational counseling, organizational consulting and training, substance abuse treatment, anger management, premarital counseling, marital therapy, couples counseling, and forensic psychological services.

Online Premarital Preparation Course in Pasco County

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♥ Online Premarital Preparation Course in Pasco County ♥

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Pasco County. We do provide the approved premarital course in an online format so you can save money on your marriage license and avoid waiting three days to have your marriage license issued to you. Contact our office today to get started.

Here’s how it works:

The Pasco County Courthouse will discount your marriage license application fee from $93.50 to $61.00 upon completing our online premarital preparation course. 

The cost of our the course is $19.99, so you will actually SAVE $12.51 on your marriage license and there will be no out of pocket cost.

Our Online Premarital Preparation Course for Pasco County Covers the Following Cities:

  • Aripeka
  • Bayonet Point
  • Crystal Springs
  • Dade City
  • Dade City North
  • Elfers
  • Gulf Harbors
  • Holiday
  • Hudson
  • Jasmine Estates
  • Lacoochee
  • Land O’ Lakes
  • New Port Richey
  • New Port Richey East
  • Odessa
  • Port Richey
  • San Antonio
  • Shady Hills
  • Trinity
  • Wesley Chapel
  • Wesley Chapel South
  • Zephyrhills
  • Zephyrhills North
  • Zephyrhills South
  • Zephyrhills West

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

 

 

For your convenience, D’Arienzo Psychological Group has supplied information here from the Pasco County Marriage License website. Please refer to the Pasco County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://www.pascoclerk.com/)

Marriage Licenses

  • Both parties must be over 18 years of age. Individuals who are 16 or 17 years of age must have written parental consent from both parents. The form for the written consent may be obtained from the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office or online. The form containing the notarized signatures of both parents must be presented at the time the application for the marriage license is made.
  • For further information, contact the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office at  (352) 521-4468 or (727) 847-8086. If you are not from a local calling area for Dade City or New Port Richey, please call (800) 368-2411 and enter extension 4468 for Dade City or 8231 for New Port Richey.
  • Present a valid photo identification (state issued driver’s license or ID card or passport).
  • Present a Social Security Number or identifying immigration number.
  • If either party has been divorced or widowed they must know the month, day and year the last marriage ended.
  • If the last marriage ended within the last 30 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate must be presented.
  • Marriage license applicants should be in the office by 4:00pm in order to complete the necessary paperwork.
  • ALL APPLICANTS MUST READ THE FAMILY LAW HANDBOOK that is provided at the time of application.
  • Complete and print the Marriage License Information form. This form can be completed online using Adobe Acrobat. If you do not have Adobe Reader installed on your computer, click the link below to download the free Adobe Reader.
  • If the applicants have children together that were born in the state of Florida, a state mandated form must be completed regarding birth information on the children. There is an additional $3.50 charge  for administering the oath, signing and attesting to this  document. Affirmation of Common Children Form

THERE IS A THREE-DAY WAITING PERIOD between the time the license is issued and the time the license is valid. The license becomes valid on the fourth day after issuance.  Applicants who are BOTH out-of-state residents, and who BOTH have out-of-state identification are exempt from the three-day waiting period. LICENSES ARE VALID FOR 60 DAYS AND ARE FOR USE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA ONLY  Cost of the license is $93.50, payable by check, credit card, or cash.

 

Marriage Ceremony

After your marriage ceremony has been performed, your LICENSE MUST BE RETURNED TO THIS OFFICE FOR RECORDING.
If you want to return to the Office of The Clerk & Comptroller to be married:
  • No appointments are necessary; please arrive no later than 4:30pm.
  • There is a $30 fee for ceremonies performed by deputy clerks.

Premarital Classes

 Both parties must be Florida residents and have taken a 4 hour premarital class within the State of Florida to receive a reduction in the price of the marriage license and WAIVE the 3 day waiting period. To get this reduction you must:
  • Bring in an original Premarital Class Providers Certificate or letter when applying for your license.
  • Cost of the license is $61, payable by check, credit card, or cash.
  • Provide the exact date your last marriage ended either by death or divorce.<
  • Provide your social security number.
Premarital preparation courses may include the following lists of qualified instructors as provided by Florida Statutes 741.0305 (3)(a)(1-6):
  • A psychologist licensed under F.S. Chapter 490
  • A clinical social worker licensed under F.S. Chapter 491
  • A marriage and family therapist license under F.S. Chapter 491
  • A mental health counselor license under F.S. Chapter 491
  • An official representative of a religious institution which is recognized under F.S.496.404(19), if the representative has relevant training
  • Any other provider designated by a judicial circuit, including but not limited to school counselors who are certified to offer such courses.

Decorative Marriage Certificates

Decorative Marriage Certificates are available for $10.70 for any marriage license that was issued in Pasco County.
Add $1.00 for postage if requesting by mail.
Choose from 2 different styles.

Office mailing address:

 

Paula S. O’Neil, Clerk & Comptroller 38053 Live Oak Avenue Dade City, FL 33523-3894

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Dr. Justin D’Arienzo is Florida’s Leading Provider of Online Premarital Preparation and Premarital Counseling. He created an enjoyable and interactive online premarital preparation course that is certified in every county in Florida. Dr. D’Arienzo is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Custody Evaluator, and Relationship Expert. If you are seeking individual psychotherapy, counseling in Jacksonville FL, couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, intensive marital therapy, or life coaching, D’Arienzo Psychological Group provides comprehensive psychological therapies and counseling utilizing research-based strategies. D’Arienzo Psychological Group is a full-service psychology firm, with mental health providers who specialize in areas including child and adolescent mental health counseling, behavior modification, psychotherapy for adults, group therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, vocational counseling, organizational consulting and training, substance abuse treatment, anger management, premarital counseling, marital therapy, couples counseling, and forensic psychological services.

Palm Beach County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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Palm Beach County Online Premarital Preparation Course

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Palm Beach County.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

The Palm Beach County Courthouse will reduce your marriage license application fee $32.50 upon completing our online premarital preparation course. The standard fee for a marriage license is $93.50, however, applicants who file a certification that both parties have completed our online premarital preparation course within the past 12 months, are entitled to a discount ($32.50), making their fee $61.00.

The cost of our the course is $19.99, so you will actually SAVE $12.51 on your marriage license and there will be no out of pocket cost.

Our Online Premarital Preparation Course for Palm Beach County Covers the Following Cities:

  • Aberdeen
  • Atlantis
  • Belle Glade
  • Belle Glade Camp
  • Boca Raton
  • Boynton Beach
  • Bryant
  • Canal Point
  • Cypress Lakes
  • Delray Beach
  • Golden Lakes
  • Golf
  • Greenacres
  • Hamptons at Boca Raton
  • Highland Beach
  • High Point
  • Juno Beach
  • Juno Ridge
  • Jupiter
  • Jupiter Inlet Colony
  • Kings Point
  • Lakeside Green
  • Lake Clarke Shores
  • Lake Harbor
  • Lake Park
  • Lake Worth
  • Lake Worth Corridor
  • Lantana
  • Loxahatchee Groves
  • Mission Bay
  • North Palm Beach
  • Okeelanta
  • Pahokee
  • Palm Beach Gardens
  • Riviera Beach
  • Royal Palm Beach
  • Royal Palm Estates
  • Sandalfoot Cove
  • South Bay
  • Tequesta
  • Twentymile Bend
  • Wellington
  • West Palm Beach

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

 

 

For your convenience, D’Arienzo Psychological Group has supplied information here from the Palm Beach County Marriage License website. Please refer to the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/)

 

PALM BEACH COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES & CEREMONIES

NEW HOURS EFFECTIVE AUGUST 5, 2013:  8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Effective August 5, 2013, the Clerk’s office will be open to the public Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Royal Palm Beach office will open five days a week with expanded services.  Find out more.

Couples wishing to get married in Florida may apply for a license at any Clerk & Comptroller location throughout Palm Beach County. Marriage licenses are issued through the Clerk’s Circuit Civil department.

The license is valid in any Florida county for a period of 60 days. Once issued, Florida residents must wait three days to get married. There is no waiting period for non-Florida residents (see Waiting Period & Discounted License for additional exceptions to this rule). The Clerk’s office also performs marriage ceremonies.

 

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Dr. Justin D’Arienzo is Florida’s Leading Provider of Online Premarital Preparation and Premarital Counseling. He created an enjoyable and interactive online premarital preparation course that is certified in every county in Florida. Dr. D’Arienzo is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Custody Evaluator, and Relationship Expert. If you are seeking individual psychotherapy, counseling in Jacksonville FL, couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, intensive marital therapy, or life coaching, D’Arienzo Psychological Group provides comprehensive psychological therapies and counseling utilizing research-based strategies. D’Arienzo Psychological Group is a full-service psychology firm, with mental health providers who specialize in areas including child and adolescent mental health counseling, behavior modification, psychotherapy for adults, group therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, vocational counseling, organizational consulting and training, substance abuse treatment, anger management, premarital counseling, marital therapy, couples counseling, and forensic psychological services.

Online Premarital Preparation Course in Osceola County

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Online Premarital Preparation Course in Osceola County

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Osceola County.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

The fee for your marriage license is $93.50 if you do not take our online premarital preparation course and you will have a three day waiting period before you can pick up your license. If you do complete our online premarital preparation course the fee $61.00 and the three day waiting period is waived!

The cost of our the course is $19.99, so you will actually SAVE $12.51 on your marriage license and there will be no out of pocket cost.

Our Online Premarital Preparation Course for Osceola County Covers the Following Cities:

  • Campbell
  • Celebration
  • Champions Gate
  • Deer Park
  • Four Corners
  • Harmony
  • Intercession City
  • Kenansville
  • Kissimmee
  • Narc oossee
  • Poinciana
  • Reunion
  • St. Cloud
  • Yeehaw Junction

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

 

For your convenience, D’Arienzo Psychological Group has supplied information here from the Osceola County Marriage License website. Please refer to the Osceola County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://www.osceolaclerk.com/)

 

Osceola County Marriage License Information

General Information

Hours of operation: Monday – Friday from 8:00 – 4:30, excluding holidays. Ceremonies are performed UNTIL 3:30 p.m.

Florida Applicants must read the Family Law Handbook.

There is a required three (3) day waiting period for all Florida residents. You will receive your Marriage license at the time of application. However, you must wait three (3) days before you can use it to marry.

Marriage License information & applications can be obtained in the Marriage & Passport Division of the Clerk of Circuit Court. The application form can be downloaded via the following link:   Marriage Application Form

Both applicants must be 18 years or older, apply in person and must bring a valid drivers license, passport or State I.D. card. Social Security numbers are required. If you have been divorced within the past six (6) months, you must show proof of Final Judgment.

Frequently Asked Questions                               

Forms

Fees and Fines

 

Family Law Handbook

Click the links below to download the electronic versions of the Family Law Handbook that corresponds to your preferred language

 

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Dr. Justin D’Arienzo is Florida’s Leading Provider of Online Premarital Preparation and Premarital Counseling. He created an enjoyable and interactive online premarital preparation course that is certified in every county in Florida. Dr. D’Arienzo is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Custody Evaluator, and Relationship Expert. If you are seeking individual psychotherapy, counseling in Jacksonville FL, couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, intensive marital therapy, or life coaching, D’Arienzo Psychological Group provides comprehensive psychological therapies and counseling utilizing research-based strategies. D’Arienzo Psychological Group is a full-service psychology firm, with mental health providers who specialize in areas including child and adolescent mental health counseling, behavior modification, psychotherapy for adults, group therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, vocational counseling, organizational consulting and training, substance abuse treatment, anger management, premarital counseling, marital therapy, couples counseling, and forensic psychological services.

Orange County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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Orange County Online Premarital Preparation Course

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Orange County.

Here’s how it works:

The Orange County Courthouse will discount your marriage license application fee $32.50 upon completing our online premarital preparation course. The standard fee for a marriage license is $93.50, however, applicants who file a certification that both parties have completed our online premarital preparation course within the past 12 months, are entitled to a discount ($32.50), making their fee $61.00.

The cost of our the course is $19.99, so you will actually SAVE $12.51 on your marriage license and there will be no out of pocket cost.

Our Online Premarital Preparation Course for Orange County Covers the Following Cities:

  • Alafaya
  • Apopka
  • Bay Lake
  • Belle Isle
  • Bithlo
  • Christmas
  • Doctor Phillips
  • Eatonville
  • Edgewood
  • Fairway Shores
  • Goldenrod
  • Gotha
  • Hunter’s Creek
  • Lake Buena Vista
  • Lockhart
  • Maitland
  • Meadow Woods
  • Oakland
  • Ocoee
  • Orlando
  • Orlovista
  • Pine Castle
  • Pine Hills
  • Southchase
  • South Apopka
  • Taft
  • Tangerine
  • Union Park
  • Wedgefield
  • Williamsburg
  • Windermere
  • Winter Garden
  • Winter Park
  • Zellwood

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

 

 

For your convenience, D’Arienzo Psychological Group has supplied information here from the Orange County Marriage License website. Please refer to the Orange County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://www.myorangeclerk.com/)

Orange County Marriage License Information

What You Need to Know…

  • Learn how to obtain a copy of your marriage license here
  • The fee is $93.50, minus $32.50 if a premarital preparation class is completed
  • Payment options include cash, money orders, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and AmEx (there is a $3.99 convenience fee for each credit card transaction)

Marriage Licenses and Ceremonies

Florida law requires all couples wishing to get married to apply for a marriage license. Please review the information below for marriage license requirements.

Who may apply for a marriage license?

  • Any male or female age 18 or older
  • A minor whose parents are deceased and no guardian is appointed
  • Minors who under oath swear that they are parents or expectant parents of a child can petition a judge to issue a license. A pregnancy must be confirmed by a licensed physician
  • A previously married minor
  • A person age 16 or 17 with parental or guardian consent

Please Note: If person is a minor, both parents must give consent unless the parents are divorced and the custody and control of the child is placed with one parent. All written consents must be notarized, which can be done at the Clerk’s Office for a fee of $7.00. If divorced, the parent must present a certified copy of the divorce papers.

What do I need to apply for a marriage license?

  • Download the Marriage License Application, complete it and bring it with you to apply
  • If the parties applying for a license have children together that were born in Florida, they must fill out the Affirmation of Children Born in Florida form (DH743A). This form requires notarization, which can be done at the Clerk’s Office for a fee of $7.00
  • Both parties must apply together in person
  • Each party must show a valid driver’s license, a valid state identification card, a valid passport or valid military identification
  • Both parties must provide their Social Security numbers
  • If either party has been previously married, the party must provide the date his or her last marriage ended
  • Couples are required by law to read the Family Law Handbook supplied by the clerk and sign a statement acknowledging that they have done so before applying for the license

What is the fee for a marriage license? $93.50. That fee is reduced by $32.50 if proof is provided of a premarital preparation course (applies to FL residents only).

What is the cost of a marriage ceremony at the Clerk’s Office? A ceremony at the Clerk’s Office is $30.

How can I pay for my marriage license?

  • Cash, money order, cashier’s check (payable to the Orange County Clerk of Courts)
  • MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express
  • Personal checks are not accepted
  • There is a $3.99 surcharge added to all credit card transactions

Is there a waiting period for issuance of the license?  There is a 3-day waiting period for couples who live in Florida but do not provide proof that they have completed a premarital preparation course. A couple claiming hardship can petition a judge to waive the wait. There is no waiting period for non-residents.

When do I take the premarital preparation course? Within one year prior to applying for a license.
How do I find a course provider? Access our registry of providers.
Who is qualified to be a provider?
  • A psychologist licensed under chapter 490
  • A clinical social worker licensed under chapter 491
  • A marriage and family therapist licensed under chapter 491
  • A mental health counselor licensed under chapter 491
  • An official representative of a religious institution, which is recognized under s496.404(20), if the representative has relevant training
  • Any other provider designated by a judicial circuit, but not limited to, school counselors who are certified to offer such courses

If you are interested in being added to the Premarital Preparation Course Provider list for Orange County, download the Course Provider Requirements.

Are blood tests and physical exams required?  No.

Must I apply for a marriage license in the county where I live or in the county where the ceremony is going to be held? No. A marriage license can be obtained in any Florida county.

Can I use the Florida marriage license to be married in another state or country? No. The ceremony must be performed within the state of Florida in order to be recorded and valid.

Where can I apply for a marriage license in Orange County?  A marriage license may be obtained Monday through Friday, except holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the following Clerk’s offices:

  • Downtown courthouse, 425 North Orange Avenue, Room 355, Orlando
  • 450 North Lakemont Avenue, Winter Park
  • 1111 North Rock Springs Road, Apopka
  • 475 West Story Road, Ocoee
A marriage license may also be obtained Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, except holidays,  8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at our office at 684 S. Goldenrod Road, Pinar Plaza, Orlando.
How long is a marriage license valid once it is issued? 60 days.
Who may perform the ceremony? The following officials are authorized by Florida law to perform marriage ceremonies:
  • Ordained clergy
  • Elders in communion with a church
  • All Florida judges
  • Clerks of Court and their deputized employees
  • Notaries Public of the State of Florida
The law provides that ceremonies also may be performed among Quakers or “Friends” in the manner and form used or practiced in their societies.
May a marriage be solemnized without a license? No. Section 741.08, Florida Statutes, states that the party solemnizing the marriage shall require a properly issued license before performing the ceremony.
When and who should return the license to the Clerk? A marriage cannot be officially recorded until the license is returned to the Clerk. It should be returned within 10 days of the wedding. The party that performed the marriage is responsible for returning the completed license.
Can I be married in the Clerk’s office? Yes. Deputy clerks are authorized to perform ceremonies. They are held from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at our Apopka, Ocoee and Winter Park offices. At the Orlando courthouse, ceremonies are held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.  The fee for this service is set by Florida Statute and is $30.00. Ceremonies are performed on a first come, first served basis at each of our offices.
Where can I get a copy or certified copy of my marriage license? Visit our Certified Copy of Marriage License page for more information.
Name Changes on Other Documents If your marriage means a change in name or address, remember to notify the following agencies:
  • Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Driver Licenses
  • Local Social Security Office
  • Supervisor of Elections (voter registration)
  • Military Reserve Commanding Officer

 

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Dr. Justin D’Arienzo is Florida’s Leading Provider of Online Premarital Preparation and Premarital Counseling. He created an enjoyable and interactive online premarital preparation course that is certified in every county in Florida. Dr. D’Arienzo is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Custody Evaluator, and Relationship Expert. If you are seeking individual psychotherapy, counseling in Jacksonville FL, couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, intensive marital therapy, or life coaching, D’Arienzo Psychological Group provides comprehensive psychological therapies and counseling utilizing research-based strategies. D’Arienzo Psychological Group is a full-service psychology firm, with mental health providers who specialize in areas including child and adolescent mental health counseling, behavior modification, psychotherapy for adults, group therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, vocational counseling, organizational consulting and training, substance abuse treatment, anger management, premarital counseling, marital therapy, couples counseling, and forensic psychological services.

Online Premarital Preparation Course in Okeechobee County

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Online Premarital Preparation Course in Okeechobee County

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Okeechobee County.

Here’s how it works:

The fee for your marriage license is $93.50 if you do not take our online premarital preparation course and you will have a three day waiting period before you can pick up your license. If you do complete our online premarital preparation course the fee $61.00 and the three day waiting period is waived!

The cost of our the course is $19.99, so you will actually SAVE $12.51 on your marriage license and there will be no out of pocket cost.

Our Online Premarital Preparation Course for Okeechobee County Covers the Following Cities:

  • Cypress Quarters
  • Okeechobee
  • Taylor Creek
  • Up the Grove Beach

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

 

Please refer to the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://www.clerk.co.okeechobee.fl.us/)

 

 

 

 

 

Florida Premarital Preparation Online Course

741.0305 Marriage fee reduction for completion of premarital preparation course.—

(1) A man and a woman who intend to apply for a marriage license under s. 741.04 may, together or separately, complete a premarital preparation course of not less than 4 hours. Each individual shall verify completion of the course by filing with the application a valid certificate of completion from the course provider, which certificate shall specify whether the course was completed by personal instruction, videotape instruction, instruction via other electronic medium, or a combination of those methods. All individuals who complete a premarital preparation course pursuant to this section must be issued a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the course by their course provider. Upon furnishing such certificate when applying for a marriage license, the individuals shall have their marriage license fee reduced by $32.50.

(2) The premarital preparation course may include instruction regarding:

(a) Conflict management.

(b) Communication skills.

(c) Financial responsibilities.

(d) Children and parenting responsibilities.

(e) Data compiled from available information relating to problems reported by married couples who seek marital or individual counseling.

(3)(a) All individuals electing to participate in a premarital preparation course shall choose from the following list of qualified instructors:

1. A psychologist licensed under chapter 490.

2. A clinical social worker licensed under chapter 491.

3. A marriage and family therapist licensed under chapter 491.

4. A mental health counselor licensed under chapter 491.

5. An official representative of a religious institution which is recognized under s. 496.404(19), if the representative has relevant training.

6. Any other provider designated by a judicial circuit, including, but not limited to, school counselors who are certified to offer such courses. Each judicial circuit may establish a roster of area course providers, including those who offer the course on a sliding fee scale or for free.

(b) The costs of such premarital preparation course shall be paid by the applicant.

(4) Each premarital preparation course provider shall furnish each participant who completes the course with a certificate of completion specifying the name of the participant and the date of completion and whether the course was conducted by personal instruction, videotape instruction, or instruction via other electronic medium, or by a combination of these methods.

(5) All area course providers shall register with the clerk of the circuit court by filing an affidavit in writing attesting to the provider’s compliance with the premarital preparation course requirements as set forth in this section and including the course instructor’s name and qualifications, including the license number, if any, or, if an official representative of a religious institution, a statement as to relevant training. The affidavit shall also include the addresses where the provider may be contacted.

History.—s. 5, ch. 98-403; s. 16, ch. 99-307.

 

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Dr. Justin D’Arienzo is Florida’s Leading Provider of Online Premarital Preparation and Premarital Counseling. He created an enjoyable and interactive online premarital preparation course that is certified in every county in Florida. Dr. D’Arienzo is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Custody Evaluator, and Relationship Expert. If you are seeking individual psychotherapy, counseling in Jacksonville FL, couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, intensive marital therapy, or life coaching, D’Arienzo Psychological Group provides comprehensive psychological therapies and counseling utilizing research-based strategies. D’Arienzo Psychological Group is a full-service psychology firm, with mental health providers who specialize in areas including child and adolescent mental health counseling, behavior modification, psychotherapy for adults, group therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, vocational counseling, organizational consulting and training, substance abuse treatment, anger management, premarital counseling, marital therapy, couples counseling, and forensic psychological services.