Hendry County Online Premarital Preparation Course

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Hendry 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 Hendry 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 Hendry County Covers the Following Cities:

• Clewiston
• Harlem
• La Belle

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

Please refer to the Hendry County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://www.hendryclerk.org/)

Marriage Licenses

Marriage Licenses Commonly Asked Questions

HENDRY COUNTY FLORIDA______MARRIAGE LICENSE______PUBLIC NOTICE

Effective January 1, 1999, all Florida residents who apply for a marriage license will have a three-day waiting period and must read a marriage handbook available at the Clerk’s office. To avoid this three-day requirement, couples must complete a pre-marital preparation course (given by a course provider registered with the Hendry County Clerk of the Circiut Court). By completing both the course and the handbook, the marriage license fee will be reduced from $96.50 to $65.50(a savings of $31.00). To contact the Clerk’s Marriage Division, call 863-675-5217. Increased fees effective July 1, 2004

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How much does a Marriage License cost?   The current fee for a Marriage License is $96.50.

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Is a blood test required?   The State of Florida does not require a blood test.

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Is a waiting period required?   If both the bride and the groom are not a resident of the State of Florida, then no waiting period is required and the fee for the marriage license is $96.50. If either the bride or the groom are a resident of the State of Florida, then Florida requires a three day waiting period from the date you apply for your license before you can be married and the fee is $96.50. If both the bride and the groom have taken a premarital preparation course within one year prior to applying for their marriage license, from a provider that is registered with the Clerk of Courts, you will qualify for a reduction in the fee of $31.00, which will make the fee $65.50. The waiting period will then be waived.

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How is the waiting period counted?   The date the license is issued does not count as the first day. You will need to wait two additional full days. You may then be married on the following day. For example, assuming you are eligible for the three day waiting period: If you obtain your marriage license on Monday, then you can get married on Thursday. If you obtain your marriage license on Tuesday, then you can get married on Friday. If you obtain your marriage license on Wednesday, then you can get married on Saturday. If you obtain your marriage license on Thursday, then you can get married on Sunday. If you obtain your marriage license on Friday, then you can get married on Monday.

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How long is a marriage license good for?   A Marriage License must be used within 60 days from the effective date.

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What kind of identification do I need?   Any legal document with your date of birth on it: i.e. drivers license, military ID, or passport. Must have picture ID on it.

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Will I need my social security number to apply for a marriage license?   Yes. You will need to show social security card or document with social security number on it.

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Will we have to read any material prior to our marriage license being issued?   Yes. Both the bride and the groom must read and make a sworn affidavit that they have read the Florida Marriage / Family Law Handbook created by the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar. The handbooks are freely available at the Clerk’s Marriage Division or click here to download a copy from this website.

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Do I need to bring witnesses?   Witnesses are not required in the State of Florida

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What is the age limit a person can get a marriage license without parental consent?   The individual must be at least 18 years of age.

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Do I need to bring my divorce papers or spouse’s death certificate with me to get my marriage license?   You will need to bring divorce papers or death certificate when applying.

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What are your hours?   Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00PM. You must arrive prior to 4:30PM to have your license issued.

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Where are you located?   We are located in the C. E. Hall Administration Building, Second Floor, Room 228, 25 E. Hickpoochee Ave, LaBelle, Florida

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Who can perform marriage ceremonies?   Ordained ministers or elders in communion with some church, all judicial officers, clerks of the circuit courts, and notaries public of the State of Florida.

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Can we be married there at the Clerk’s office?   Yes. We perform ceremonies at the Clerk’s office for small parties. There is a charge of $30.00 for us to perform the ceremony. We ask that you be at the office no later than 3:30PM with your license and the ceremony to be performed no later than 4:30PM.

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Can cousins marry each other?   Per the Florida Statute #741.21 – Incestuous marriages prohibited. A man may not marry any woman to whom he is related by lineal consanguinity, nor his sister, nor his aunt, nor his niece. A woman may not marry any man to who she is related by lineal consanguinity, nor her brother, nor uncle, nor her nephew.

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If I get a marriage license in the State of Florida, can I take it to another state to be married?   No. The license is only good in the State in Florida and you must be married in the State of Florida.

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How much does it cost for a certified copy of my marriage license?   Each certified copy of a marriage license cost $3.00.

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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 Hardee County

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Hardee 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 Hardee 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 Hardee County Covers the Following Cities:

• Bowling Green
• Ona
• Wauchula
• Sweetwater
• Zolfo Springs

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

For your convenience, D’Arienzo Psychological Group has supplied information here from the Hardee County Marriage License website. Please refer to the Hardee County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://www.hardeeclerk.com/index.cfm?LS=23)

Marriage Information

1. Proper Identification – one (1) of the following:
   1. Drivers License
   2. State ID Card
   3. Birth Certificate (Must be in English, if in another language certificate must have a notarized affidavit of translator.
   4. Passport
2. Social Security Number of both applicants:
   1. If a citizen, both applicants are required to provide Social Security numbers.
   2. If either applicant is not a U.S. Citizen, a Social Security number or Alien Registration number is required.
3. Attend a Premarital Preparation Course, review the Family Law Handbook or wait the (3) day waiting period:
   1. If both applicants are Florida residents and choose to have the (3) day waiting period waived they must attend and complete a Premarital Preparation Course that must be completed within one (1) year prior to the date of application. The completed certificates must be presented at the time the license is issued. Both applicants must obtain and review or otherwise access the information contained in the Family Law Handbook and sign a statement attesting to the fact. The three (3) day waiting period will be waived. The cost of the license will be $61.00.
   2. Florida residents who have NOT completed the Premarital Preparation Course and do NOT provide a completed certificate will have a (3) day waiting period from the date the license is issued.  Both applicants must obtain and review the Family Law Handbook or otherwise access the information on the website and sign a statement attesting to the fact.  The cost of the license will be $93.50.
   3. If both applicants are non-residents, the Premarital Preparation Course and the (3) day waiting period is waived.  But both applicants must review the Family Law Handbook or otherwise access the information on the website and sign a statement attesting to the fact.  The cost of the license will be $93.50.
   4. If one (1) applicant is a Florida resident and one (1) applicant is a non-resident, the Florida resident must meet the course and handbook requirements or the license will be delayed three (3) days from the date the license is issued. The license will be $93.50.
   5. Florida residents asserting a hardship may have the delayed effective date waived by the County Judge for good cause. The license will be $93.50.
4. If the last marriage ended by divorce, the month, day, and year of the final judgment is required or if by death, the month, day, and year the spouse deceased.
5. If either applicant is 16 or 17 years of age, they must provide parental consent from both   parents. If either parent has sole custody, you must provide a certified copy of the order awarding sole custody. A death certificate is required for a deceased parent.
6. No person under 16 years of age may obtain a marriage license unless a medical statement as proof of pregnancy signed by the Doctor is presented to the County Judge and the County Judge approves such marriage.
7. The license is valid for sixty (60) days after the date of issuance and may be used anywhere in the State of Florida. If the license expires before the ceremony is preformed, a new license and fee will be required.
8. A certified copy of the marriage license will be mailed to the address provided within thirty (30) days from the date the license is received by the Clerk’s office. Any additional certified copies will be $3.00 each.
9. A Deputy Clerk may perform your ceremony for a fee of $30.00. We request that all ceremonies be performed between 8:30 a.m. to 12 Noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding Court Holidays.

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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.

Hamilton County Online Premarital Preparation Course

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton County Covers the Following Cities:

• Jasper
• Jennings
• Madison
• White Springs

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

For your convenience, D’Arienzo Psychological Group has supplied information here from the Hamilton County Marriage License website. Please refer to the Hamilton County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://myfloridaclerks.com/pages/counties?countyid=Hamilton)

Marriage Licenses

A couple wishing to be married must be prepared to provide their Social Security numbers or any other available identifications numbers, such as driver license numbers or other photo IDs (passport, military ID) to the Clerk’s office to apply for a marriage license.

What if I have been married before? If either applicant has been previously married, the exact date of divorce, death or annulment must be presented as well as the state and county where the divorce took place.

What are the procedures for underage marriages? Applicants must be18 years old to apply for a marriage license.  Underage applicants must have parental consent from both parents unless the court has given one parent sole custody.  The order would need to be presented at the time of application.  Applicants under the age of 16 must have court approval.

New Marriage Law as of January 1999 Any couple, if one or both parties are a Florida resident, must take a four hour premarital preparation course or wait three days before the marriage license goes into effect. To receive a waiver of the new three-day waiting period, a premarital preparation course must be completed within one year prior to obtaining a marriage license and a valid certificate of completion must be presented to the Clerk’s office. Taking the premarital preparation course also lowers the application fee.

If all of the course requirements are met on the day of application, the marriage license will be issued and will also be effective the same day. If the course requirements are not met on the date of application, the marriage license will be issued but will not be effective until three days from the issue date. The expiration date will be 60 days from the issued date and will appear on the license.

Recording of License After the court issues the marriage license, the license is valid for 60 days. The marriage ceremony must be held within that 60 day timeframe for the license to be valid. After the ceremony is preformed the marriage license must be sent or brought to the court, usually that is done by the person who preformed the ceremony.  It will then be recorded in the Official Records and an official copy sent to the new couple.

License Fee The fee for a marriage license is $93.50.  There is an exception if both parties are Florida residents and have provided proof of a premarital class with a certified provider.  The fee is reduced to $61.

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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.

Gulf County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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

Here’s how it works:

The Gulf 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 Gulf County Covers the Following Cities:

• Dalkeith
• Highland View
• Port St. Joe
• Wewahitchka
• White City

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

Please refer to the Gulf County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://gulfclerk.com/marriage-license.php)

Marriage License FAQs

What is needed to get a Marriage License? Both parties must provide proof of the following:

• Identification in the form of a drivers license, state ID or passport.
• U.S. Citizens must provide their Social Security Number. Non citizens may provide a Social Security Number, or an Alien Registration Number issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
• Proof of age. Both parties must be at least 18 years of age.
• An application form must be completed. If either party has been previously married, you must note on the application how and when the marriage ended.
• Pursuant to F.S. are required to read the Family Law Handbook before a license can be issued. Please click here to obtain Adobe Reader if you are unable to open the Handbook.
• The  fee for the Marriage License is $93.50. This fee is reduced to $61.00 for Florida Residents who have completed a premarital preparation course as provided in Florida Statute 741.0305(5).

Do both parties have to be present at the Clerks Office to apply for a license?

Yes. Both parties must sign the application form and take an oath to the truthfulness of the information  provided.

Is a blood test required?

No. A blood test is no longer required in the State of Florida.

Is there a waiting period for the issuance of a Marriage License?

Yes, Florida Statute 741.04 (3) says the effective  date shall be delayed 3 days from the date of application unless Florida Residents present the following:

• Certificate of completion of a premarital preparation course from a qualified course provider listed with our office.
• There is no waiting period for out of state residents.

How long is the Marriage License valid?

Florida Marriage Licenses are valid for 60 days from the date issued.

Must I apply for a Marriage License in the County where I live?

No. A Marriage License can be applied for and  solemnized in any Florida County.

Who may perform Marriage Ceremonies?

• All regularly ordained ministers of the gospel, elders in communion with a church, or other ordained clergy.
• All Judicial Officers, including retired Judicial Officers, Clerks of the Circuit Court, and Notary Publics of this State.
• “Quakers” and “Friends” may perform marriages in the manner and form used and practiced in their societies.

Who is a regularly ordained minister?

A minister who has been recognized in the manner required by the regulations of the respective denomination to perform marriage ceremonies.

May I get married by a captain aboard a  ship?

Yes. If the Captain is a Notary and the ship is in  Florida Waters (within 3 geographic miles of the coastline) at the time of the  ceremony.

May a marriage be solemnized without a  license?

No. Florida Statute 741.08 states in part that the party solemnizing the marriage shall require a properly issued license before  performing the ceremony, and within 10 days after the ceremony, he shall make a  certificate thereof the license and shall transmit the same to the Clerk of the Circuit Court from which it was issued.

Can I be married in the Clerks Office?

Yes. The Clerk of the Circuit Court or Deputy Clerks are authorized and available during normal working hours Monday through Friday, to perform ceremonies. No appointment is  necessary. The fee for this service is $30.00.

How long does it take to get a copy of the  marriage record, and the costs?

You will  receive certified copies of the Marriage Certificate within 7 days  after the officiator returns it to the Clerk’s Office to be recorded. There is  no charge for these copies. Additional certified copies cost $2.50 each.

Can people get a license to marry partners of their own gender?

Florida  Statute 741.04 states in part that one applicant must be male and the other female.

Can a person marry someone to whom they are related?

Florida law prohibits a person marrying anyone to whom they are related by lineal consanguinity. The  nearest degree of relations who may legally marry in the State of Florida is first cousins.

Do one or both applicants have to be U.S. Citizens?

No. There is no citizenship or residency requirements.

May a license be issued to persons 16 or 17  years of age?

• With written consent from both parents or guardian.
• If a minor has been previously married.
• The age requirement can be waived by a County Judge for applicants that prove they are parents or expectant parents.
• If both parents are deceased and there is no legal guardian.

Can a minor, younger than 16 get a Marriage  License?

Florida Statute 741.0405(4) states that no license to marry shall be granted to any person under the age of 16 years, with  or without the consent of the parents, except as provided in Florida  Statute 741.0405 (2) and (3).

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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 Glades County

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

Here’s how it works:

The Glades County Courthouse will reduce your marriage license $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 Glades County Covers the Following Cities:

• Buckhead Ridge
• Ortona
• Palmdale
• Lakeport
• Moore Haven
• Muce

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

Marriage Information

Contacting the Glades County Clerk of Court regarding Marriage is easy using one of the following options.

By Phone:     863.946.6010

By Fax:           863.946.0560

By Mail:         500 Avenue J, P.O. Box 10, Moorehaven, FL 33471

By E-Mail: gladesclerk@gladesclerk.com

http://www.gladesclerk.com/marriage.html

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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 Gilchrist County

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist County Covers the Following Cities:

• Trenton

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

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

Marriage Information

Florida Statute 741.01 in part states that the Clerk of Circuit Court acts as agent for the State of Florida for issuing Marriage Licenses. The Marriage License Department is here to answer your questions concerning obtaining a Marriage License in Gilchrist County.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is needed to get a Marriage License and what is the cost?

Both parties must provide proof of the following:

Identification in the form of a drivers license, state ID or passport.

U.S. Citizens must provide their Social Security Number. Non-Citizens may provide a Social Security Number or an Alien Registration Number issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Proof of age. Both parties must be at least 18 years of age. An application form must be completed. The standard fee is $93.50, and can be paid by cash, check or credit card, however, applicants who file a certification that both parties have completed a state-sanctioned marriage preparation course within the past 12 months, are entitled to a discount ($32.50), making their fee $61.00.

For Florida residents who file certification that they both have completed a state sanctioned marriage preparation course within the last 12 months, there is no waiting period. For   Florida residents who have not taken the course, there is a three-day waiting period between issuance of the license and the time it becomes valid. The waiting period does not apply to non-Florida residents. Blood test for marriages in Florida are no longer required.

Florida Marriage license are valid for 60 days from date of issue. The marriage license form must be returned to the Clerk’s Office for recording within 10 days after the marriage is performed. One certified copy is provided as part of the marriage license fee. Extra copies may be obtained for a fee of $3.00.

Do both parties have to be present at the Clerks Office to apply for a license?

Yes. Both parties must sign the application form and take an oath to the truthfulness of the information provided.

Is a blood test required?

No. A blood test is no longer required in the State of Florida.

Is there a waiting period for the issuance of a Marriage License?

There is no waiting period for Florida Residents who have presented the following.

• Certificate of completion of a premarital preparation course from a qualified course provider.

How long is the Marriage License valid?

Florida Marriage Licenses are good for 60 days from the effective date.

Must I apply for a Marriage License in the County where I live?

No. A Marriage License can be applied for and solemnized in any Florida County.

Who may perform Marriage Ceremonies?

• All regularly ordained ministers of the gospel, elders in communion with a church, or other ordained clergy.
• All Judicial Officers, including retired Judicial Officers, Clerks of the Circuit Court, and Notary Publics of this State.
• “Quakers” and “Friends” may perform marriages in the manner and form used and practiced in their societies.

Who is a regularly ordained minister?

A minister who has been recognized in the manner required by the regulations of the respective denomination to perform marriage ceremonies.

May I get married by a captain aboard a ship?

Yes. If the Captain is a Notary and the ship is in Florida Waters (within 3 geographic miles of the coastline) at the time of the ceremony.

May a marriage be solemnized without a license?

No. Florida Statute 741.08states in part that the party solemnizing the marriage shall require a properly issued license before performing the ceremony, and within 10 days after the ceremony, he shall make a certificate thereof the license and shall transmit the same to the Clerk of the Circuit Court from which it was issued.

Can I be married in the Clerks Office?

Yes. The Gilchrist County Clerk does provide this service.

How long does it take to get a copy of the marriage record, and the costs?

You will receive a certified copy of the Marriage Certificate within 7 days after the officiator returns it to the Clerks Office to be recorded. There is no charge for this copy. Additional certified copies cost $3.00.

Can people get a license to marry partners of their own gender?

Florida Statute 741.04 states in part that one applicant must be male and the other female.

Can a person marry someone to whom they are related?

Florida law prohibits a person marrying anyone to whom they are related by lineal consanguinity. The nearest degree of relations who may legally marry in the State of Florida is first cousins.

Do one or both applicants have to be U.S. Citizens?

No. There are no citizenship or residency requirements.

May a license be issued to persons 16 or 17 years of age?

• With written consent from both parents or guardian.
• If minor has been previously married.
• A County Judge can wave the age requirement for applicants that prove they are parents or expectant parents.
• If both parents are deceased.

Can a minor younger than 16 get a Marriage License with parental permission?

Florida Statute 741.0405(4) states that no license to marry shall be granted to any person under the age of 16 years, with or without the consent of the parents, except as provided in Florida Statutes 741.0405(2) and 741.0405(3).

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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.

Gadsden County Online Premarital Preparation Course

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Gadsden 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 Gadsden County Clerk of Court 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 Gadsden County Covers the Following Cities:

• Chattahoochee
• Greensboro
• Gretna
• Havana
• Midway
• Mount Pleasant
• Quincy

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

D’Arienzo Psychological Group has supplied information here from the Gadsden County Marriage License website for your convenience. http://www.gadsdenclerk.com/marriage/

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 Franklin County

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County Covers the Following Cities:

• Alligator Point
• Apalachicola
• Carrabelle
• Eastpoint

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

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

Marriage Information

The Clerk of the Circuit Court acts as an agent for the State of Florida for issuing licenses per Florida Statute 741. The Marriage License Department is here to answer your questions concerning obtaining a marriage license in Franklin County. As a public service the Deputy Clerk may also perform ceremonies.

Fees     The charges listed are established by Florida Statutes, Franklin County ordinances, administrative orders, rules of court procedures and special legislative acts. NOTE: Some charges include additional fees which are authorized by county ordinances; These may vary from county to county.

FAQs    The Clerk of the Circuit Court is the Marriage License issuing agent for the state. The following are the most often asked questions regarding a marriage license or courthouse wedding:

What do I need to do to get a marriage license? To obtain a marriage license both parties need to come in person to the Clerk’s office, bring their Valid Photo Identification, provide their social security numbers (Or Valid Passport) and pay the marriage license fee. In addition, if either party has previously been married, they must supply the date and reason that marriage ended. Each person applying for a marriage license must also read the “Family Law Handbook”. This is required by law. For additional information on how to bring my fiance'(e) to the United States – http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/fiance.htm

What type of identification is a marriage license applicant required to produce? Applicants are required to provide one of the following IDs, and that ID must include his/her date of birth:

1. A Florida identification card or driver’s license issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
2. A passport issued by the Department of State of the United States.
3. A passport issued by a foreign government if the document is stamped by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service.
4. A driver’s license or an identification card issued by a public agency authorized to issue driver’s licenses in a state other than Florida, a territory of the United States, or Canada or Mexico.
5. An identification card issued by any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
6. An inmate identification card issued on or after January 1, 1991, by the Florida Department of Corrections for an inmate who is in the custody of the department.
7. An inmate identification card issued by the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, for an inmate who is in the custody of the department.
8. A sworn, written statement from a sworn law enforcement officer as to the date of birth of an applicant and that the identification documents for an inmate in an institution of confinement were confiscated upon confinement and that the person named in the document is the person whose signature is to be notarized.
9. An identification card issued by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service.

How much does it cost to get a license? The total cost for a license (including county and state fees) is $93.50. However, couples who have attended an approved premarital preparation class pay only $61.00. The provider has to be on a provider list pursuant to Florida Statute 741.0305(5) and the Certificate of Completion for the class must be presented to the Clerk.

Do I have to pay the fee in cash? Payment in full by cash, cashier’s check or credit card is required.

Do both parties have to be present at the Clerk’s office to apply for a license? Yes.

Do we have to have a blood test to apply for a license? No. Blood tests for marriages in Florida are not required.

How long does it take to get a license? Licenses are issued immediately. The process normally takes no more than 30 minutes. However, unless the couple has attended an approved premarital preparation class there is a three day waiting period before the license is effective and the marriage can take place. There is no waiting period for out of state residents.

What are the age restrictions for obtaining a marriage license? To obtain a license without parental consent, both the male and female must be at least 18 years of age (the 18-year minimum age does not apply to individuals who have been married previously, nor to applicants who are parents or expectant parents).

Can an individual who is younger than 16 get a marriage license from the Clerk’s Office with parental permission? Such an individual may apply for a license at the Clerk’s office. However, with or without parental permission, a marriage license to anyone under age 16 can only be issued upon approval of a county judge.

Is the signature of just one parent sufficient to qualify as parental permission for a minor to marry? No. The permission of one parent is sufficient ONLY if that parent has sole legal custody of the minor or if the other parent is deceased.

How long is the marriage license valid? Florida marriage licenses are valid for 60 days from their date of issue. They must be returned to the Clerk’s Office for recording within 10 days after the marriage is performed.

How long does it usually take to get a certified copy of our marriage record? Certified copies are normally received within 10 days after the completed marriage certificate is returned to the Clerk’s office for recording in the county’s official records.

How much does it cost for a certified copy of a marriage certificate? One certified copy is provided as part of the marriage license fee. There is no additional cost. Extra certified copies may be obtained for a fee of $3.00 each.

Do one or both of the marriage license applicants have to be American citizens? No. There is no citizenship requirement.

Do we have to make an advance appointment for a license? No. Licenses are issued without appointments during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Can the Clerk’s Office perform the marriage for us? Yes. Deputy Clerk’s can perform a civil marriage ceremony. There is a charge of $30 for that service. Call (850) 653-8861 x. 193 to make an advance appointment. You should bring two witnesses with you to the ceremony if possible. Rings are at the option of the parties.

My husband and I want to renew our vows. Do we need to get a license for this? No.

How do we go about renewing our marriage vows? Talk to your clergyman, chaplain, or other religious adviser or personal counselor.

Do I have to have my divorce papers (or spouse’s death certificate) in order to apply for a marriage license? You must be sure the divorce is final and you will need to know the date the judgment was signed. The application does require you to say when and how your last marriage ended (divorce, annulment, or death).

Do I have to bring a driver’s license or other form of official identification with me to obtain a marriage license? Yes, proper photo identification such as a driver’s license, Florida I.D. card, or passport is required.

Can a person marry someone to whom they are related? Florida law prohibits a person marrying anyone to whom they are related by lineal consanguinity. The nearest degree of relationships who may legally marry in the state of Florida is first cousins.

Can homosexuals obtain licenses to marry partners of their own gender? No. Florida law specifies that one applicant must be male and the other female.

Where is the Clerk’s Office located? Marriage Licenses are issued at the Clerk’s office located at 33 Market Street, Suite 203, Apalachicola, Florida 32320 AND at the Carrabelle Annex located at 1647 Highway 98 East, Carrabelle, Florida 32322.

Can I marry outside the State of Florida with a Florida marriage license? No. You can only use a Florida Marriage License in the State of Florida.

Can an ordained minister, active or retired judicial officer, circuit court clerk or notaries public from another state perform a marriage in Florida? Per Florida Statute 741.07, all regularly ordained ministers of the gospel or elders in communion with some church, or other ordained clergy, whether in this state or not, are authorized to perform marriages. However, active or retired judicial officers, circuit court clerks or notaries public from other states are not authorized to do so in Florida.

Flagler County Online Premarital Preparation Course

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Flagler 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 Flagler 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 Flagler County Covers the Following Cities:

• Beverly Beach
• Bimini
• Bunnell
• Codys Corner
• Dupont
• Espanola
• Favoretta
• Flagler Beach
• Marineland
• Palm Coast

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

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

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses are filed in the Official  Records Division of the Clerk’s Office. This division is located on the first  floor of the Kim C.  Hammond Justice  Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bldg 1, Bunnell, FL   32110. You may contact this division by calling 386-313-4360 or by email marriagelicense@flaglerclerk.com

• Couple must  personally come into the Flagler County Clerk of Circuit Courts – Recording Division  located in the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Valid Photo ID is REQUIRED  (Driver’s license, state issued ID card or valid Passport)
• To shorten the  application process, you may complete the Marriage License application online  by clicking here.  All questions must be completed; any omissions may delay the application  process. Upon completion of this form, the couple must personally come into our  office and complete the remaining paperwork.
• Florida Statutes  require the couple to read the Florida Bar Family Law Handbook, which is available for  viewing by clicking on the preceding link.
• Couple must sign  an affidavit, under oath, stating they have read the handbook and whether or  not they have completed a premarital preparation course. If they have completed  a course, they must provide the original certificate from the course provider  in order to receive a discount on the fee and waive the statutory 3-day waiting  period. All area premarital course providers must be registered with the  Flagler County Clerk of Circuit Courts Recording Division. A listing of the  registered premarital course providers can be found by clicking on Flagler County Clerk of Circuit Courts, Registered Premarital  Course Providers.
• There is a 3-day  waiting period if the premarital preparation course has not been completed.  (Non-Florida residents are exempt).
• Couple must supply  personal information, i.e. Name, date  and place of birth, Social Security Number or Alien Registered Documentation  Number, number of marriages, exact date last marriage ended and why . Valid  Photo ID (Driver’s License, State issued ID card or Valid Passport) is  REQUIRED.
• License is valid  for 60 days from issuance date and may be used anywhere in the State of Florida. The license  shows both the effective date and the expiration date.
• There is a Wedding  Chapel onsite should you wish to be married at the Kim C. Hammond Justice   Center. The cost for us  to perform the ceremony is $30.00. Should you wish to be married in our Wedding  Chapel, you must make an appointment to do so. Appointments are available between the hours of 8:30 – 11:30 am and 1:30 – 3:30 pm. NO APPOINTMENTS will be scheduled between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm Please contact our office  (386-313-4360) to set up an appointment. When applying for your Marriage  License, you can make an appointment at that time also.

License is to be returned to the clerk’s office within 10  days after the ceremony. Please be sure person performing the ceremony  completes item number 21 through 25. It can be hand delivered or mailed to the  following address: FLAGLER COUNTY CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURTS, KIM C HAMMOND JUSTICE CENTER, ATTN: RECORDING DEPT, 1769 E. MOODY BLVD, BLDG 1, BUNNELL, FL  32110

http://www.flaglerclerk.com/marriageinfo.htm

Escambia County Online Premarital Preparation Course

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Escambia 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 Escambia County Clerk of Court will discount your marriage license application fee $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 Escambia County Covers the Following Cities:

• Bellview
• Brent
• Brownsville
• Century
• Cantonment
• Ensley
• Ferry Pass
• Gonzalez
• McDavid
• Molino
• Muscogee
• Myrtle Grove
• Pensacola
• Pensacola Beach
• Perdido Key
• Warrington
• West Pensacola

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located? Marriage Licenses may be obtained at the following locations:

1. Marriage Division, Second Floor, M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 W Government St., Pensacola, Florida 32502 (map)
2. Century Division, Billy G. Ward Century Courthouse, 7500 N. Century Blvd (Highway 29), Century, Florida

What are your hours? Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Who can perform marriage ceremonies? Ordained ministers or elders in communion with some church, all judicial officers, clerks of the circuit courts, and notaries public of the State of Florida.

Can we be married there at the Clerk’s office? Yes. We perform ceremonies at the Clerk’s office for small parties. There is a charge of $30.00 for us to perform the ceremony. We ask that you be at the office no later than 4:00 P.M. for your license to be issued and the ceremony to be performed no later than 4:30 P.M.

If I get a marriage license in the State of Florida, can I take it to another state to be married? No.  The license is only good in the State in Florida and you must be married in the State of Florida.

How long is a marriage license good for? A Marriage License must be used within 60 days from the effective date. The effective date is located on your marriage license document.

How much does a Marriage License cost? The current fee for a Marriage License is $93.50, payable by cash, Mastercard, Visa, check, or money order payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

How much does it cost for a certified copy of my marriage license? Each certified copy of a marriage license cost $3.00.

Will we have to read any material prior to our marriage license being issued? Yes.  Both the bride and the groom must read and make a sworn affidavit that they have read the Family Law Handbook created by the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar.

Is a waiting period required? If both the bride and the groom are not a resident of the State of Florida, then no waiting period is required and the fee for the marriage license is $93.50.  If either the bride or the groom are a resident of the State of Florida, then Florida requires a three day waiting period from the date you apply for you license before you can be married and the fee is $93.50.  If both the bride and the groom have taken a premarital preparation course within one year prior to applying for their marriage license, from a course provider registered with the Clerk of Courts, you will qualify for a reduction in the fee of $32.50, which will make the fee $61.00. The waiting period will then be waived.

How is the waiting period counted? The date the license is issued does count as the first day. You will need to wait two additional full days. You may then be married on the following day.  For example, assuming you are eligible for the three day waiting period: If you obtain your marriage license on Monday, then you can get married on Thursday. If you obtain your marriage license on Tuesday, then you can get married on Friday. If you obtain your marriage license on Wednesday, then you can get married on Saturday. If you obtain your marriage license on Thursday, then you can get married on Sunday. If you obtain your marriage license on Friday, then you can get married on Monday.

How can we avoid this three day waiting period? To avoid this three-day waiting period requirement, couples who are both Florida residents must complete a pre-marital preparation course given by a registered course provider.  By completing both the pre-marital preparation course and the Family Law Handbook, Florida residents will have their marriage license fee reduced from $93.50 to $61.00.  The pre-marital preparation course may be taken prior to applying for a marriage license.

Is a blood test required? The State of Florida does not require a blood test.

Must I be a Florida resident or a U.S. Citizen to apply for a marriage license? No.  Non-Florida residents and individuals who are not citizens of the United States of America may apply for a marriage license F.S. 741.04

What kind of identification do I need? Any legal document with your photo and date of birth on it: i.e. valid drivers license, military ID, alien registration card, or passport.

Will I need my social security number to apply for a marriage license? Yes.  Any person who has been issued a social security number shall provide that number when applying for a marriage license.

If I am not a U.S. Citizen, will I need my alien registration number issued by the United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (USBCIS)? Any person who is not a citizen of the United States may provide either a social security number or an alien registration number if one has been issued by the United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. Any person who is not a citizen of the United States and who has not been issued a social security number or an alien registration number is encouraged to provide another form of identification.

What is the age limit a person can get a marriage license without parental consent? The individual must be at least 18 years of age.

If I am under the age of 18, can I still get a marriage license? Per F.S. 741.0405, the clerk may issue a marriage license to an applicant if they are under the age of 18 but at least 16 year of age if one of the conditions listed below is met:

• Written consent from the parent or guardian of the minor applicant, acknowledged before some officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments and administer oaths. However, the license shall be issued without parental consent when both parents of such minor are deceased at the time of making application.
• When such minor has been married previously.

The county court judge, in his/her discretion, may issue a marriage license to an applicant if they are under 18 years of age if one of the conditions listed below is met:

• Upon application of both parties sworn under oath that they are the parents of a child.
• When the fact of pregnancy is verified by the written statement of a licensed physician.
• Upon application of both parties sworn under oath that they are the expectant parents of a child.
• Upon the female under 18 years of age sworn under oath that she is an expectant parent.

Do I need to bring my divorce papers or spouse’s death certificate with me to get my marriage license? No.  However, you must give us the complete and exact date of the divorce or date of death verbally.  If you do not know the exact dates, then copies of Florida marriage certificates, divorce decrees, and death certificates may be obtained by contacting the Florida Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics.  If the marriage, divorce, or death of your former spouse occurred outside the State of Florida, then copies of the marriage certificate, divorce decree, or death certificate may be obtained from the appropriate department in that state.

Do I need to bring witnesses? Witnesses are not required in the State of Florida.

Can I marry my relative? Per F.S. 741.21, A man may not marry any woman to whom he is related by lineal consanguinity, nor his sister, nor his aunt, nor his niece.  A woman may not marry any man to whom she is related by lineal consanguinity, nor her brother, nor her uncle, nor her nephew.

Can I marry a person of the same sex as I am? Per F.S. 741.212, For purposes of interpreting any state statute or rule, the term “marriage” means only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife, and the term “spouse” applies only to a member of such a union.