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Columbia County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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Columbia County Online Premarital Preparation Course

Avoid the 3-day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia County Covers the Following Cities:

  • Fort White
  • Lake City
  • Lulu
  • Watertown

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

 

 

Please refer to the Columbia County Clerk of Court website for additional information. http://www.columbiaclerk.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18&Itemid=9

Marriage Licenses

Florida Statute 741.01 in part, states that the Clerk of Circuit Court acts as an agent for the State of Florida for issuing Marriage Licenses. The Marriage License Department  is here to answer your questions concerning Marriage License in Columbia County. As a public service, a Deputy Clerk may also perform wedding ceremonies.

For advice to newly married, or those about to get married, we suggest you visit the Family Law section of the Florida Bar Web Site. This gives you some advice on the legal issues to be considered when getting married.

Helpful Links

Marriage License Fees. Family Law Handbook.

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:

  1. Certificate of completion of a premarital preparation course from a qualified course provider listed with our office.
  2. Completion of the Family Law Handbook.
  3. A statement attesting to completion of the premarital preparation course and have read the Family Law Handbook.

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. 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 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 the first 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 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).

Collier County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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Collier County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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

Here’s how it works:

The Collier County Clerk of Court 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 Collier County Covers the Following Cities:

  • Ave Maria
  • Carnestown
  • Chokoloskee
  • Dismal Key
  • East Naples
  • Everglades City
  • Golden Gate
  • Goodland
  • Harker
  • Immokalee
  • Lely Resort
  • Marco
  • Marco Island
  • Naples
  • Naples Manor
  • Naples Park
  • North Naples
  • Orangetree
  • Ochopee
  • Palm River Estates
  • Pelican Bay
  • Vineyards

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

 

 

For your convenience, D’Arienzo Psychological Group has supplied information here from the Collier County Marriage License website.

Please refer to the Collier County Clerk of Court website for additional or updated information. http://www.clerk.collier.fl.us/Recording/MarriageLicenses

Tel: (239) 252-7242
Fax. (239) 252-8003
E-Mail: MarriageHelp@collierclerk.com
Requirements:
Residency: You need not be a resident of Florida to apply for a marriage license in Collier County. Age: Applicants must be 18 years of age. Anyone 16 or 17 years of age must have their parents’ consent.  (Consent forms available in Clerk’s Office). If an applicant is younger than 16 years of age, parental and/or judicial consent may be required depending upon the age and situation. Both applicants must appear in person at the time of application. Prior Marriage: If either party was married previously, the applicant is required to provide the date the marriage ended.Common Child(ren): Applicants with common child(ren) born in Florida must complete an Affirmation of Common Children Born in Florida Form. The completed form will be signed by both the bride and groom and submitted by the Clerk to the Department of Health with the original marriage certificate as required in F.S. 741.01 .

Identification: A driver’s license, government issued identification card or passport may be presented at the time the application is made. The application form includes listing your Social Security number.

Application Fee: A fee payable in cash, check or money order is required at the time the application is made. Fee: Marriage license fees may be discounted by presenting a marriage preparation course Certificate of Completion for both applicants from a  registered course provider at the time of application, as outlined in F.S. 741.0305 (5).Note: Course providers shall register with the Clerk of the Circuit Court by filling out and submitting a Registration Affidavit for Premarital Preparation Course

View the list of course providers who have registered with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Collier County, FL .

 

Waiting Period: The license must be used within 60 days from the “effective date” on the application. There is a 3-day waiting period for Florida residents ONLY**. This will be waived, when and if, both parties have completed a marriage preparation course and present the certificate of completion at the time of application. **There is no waiting period for out-of-state residents. Ceremony: The Marriage ceremony must take place within the state of Florida. A Florida notary public, an ordained clergy, the Clerk or Deputy Clerk of the Courts or judiciary, may perform a marriage ceremony. Recording of License: After the marriage, the person who performed the ceremony must return the license to the Recording Office, in person or by mail, within 10 days; at that time, it will be recorded in the Official Records. After being recorded, a certified copy will be returned to the newlyweds by mail, and the original license will be sent to the Office of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville, FL.

 

Clay County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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Clay County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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

Here’s how it works:

The Clay 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 Clay County Covers the Following Cities:

  • Asbury Lake
  • Bellair
  • Fleming Island
  • Green Cove Springs
  • Keystone Heights
  • Lakeside
  • Meadowbrook Terrace
  • Middleburg
  • Orange Park
  • Penney Farms

To purchase your online marital course, click here. 

 

Please refer to the Clay County Clerk of Court website for additional information. http://clerk.co.clay.fl.us/FamilyLaw/marriage.html

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Requirements for Florida Residents

  • both parties must appear together in person
  • must produce a valid photo identification such as a driver’s license or passport
  • the application fee is $93.50, payable with cash, check, money order or credit card
  • required 3 day waiting period (starts the day after the license is issued)
  • must know Social Security number (US Residents)
  • must know Passport Number or alien registration number (Non-US Residents)
  • Family Law Handbook is required to be read. See link below.

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

Requirements for Out-of-State Residents

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

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

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Citrus County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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Citrus County Online Premarital Preparation Course

Welcome to the Citrus County Online Premarital Preparation Course.

Avoid the 3-day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Citrus County.

Here’s how it works:

The Citrus 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 Citrus County Covers the Following Cities:

  • Beverly Hills
  • Black Diamond
  • Citrus Hills
  • Citrus Springs
  • Crystal River
  • Floral City
  • Hernando
  • Homosassa
  • Homosassa Springs
  • Iverness
  • Lecanto
  • Pine Ridge
  • Sugarmill Woods

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

Please refer to the Citrus County Clerk of Court website for additional information. http://www.clerk.citrus.fl.us/nws/home.jsp?section=3&item=38

Voice: (352) 341-6424

Fax:    (352) 341-6413

marriagelicense@clerk.citrus.fl.us

New!!! Marriage Packages offered by the Clerk’s office

Photo packages are available at the Inverness location only.

    • Digital Photos taken during ceremony 15 pictures  $26.50
    • Digital Photos taken during ceremony 30 pictures $53.00
    • Digital Photos taken during ceremony 60 (min) pictures  $106.00

Both applicants must appear and provide the following information:

1. Proper Identification – one (1) of the following:

  • A. Driver’s License
  • B. State ID Card
  • C. Military ID
  • D. Passport

2. Social Security Number of both applicants.

  • A. If either applicant is not a U.S. Citizen, their passport or Resident Alien Card is required.

3. Premarital Preparation Course and Family Law Handbook requirements:

  • A. If both applicants are Florida residents, the Premarital Preparation Course must be completed within one (1) year prior to the date of application. The completion certificates must be presented at the time the license is issued. Both applicants must obtain and read or otherwise access the information contained in the Family Law Handbook and sign a statement attesting to the fact. Applicants will also be requested to complete a questionnaire. The three (3) day waiting period will be waived. The cost of the license will be $61.00.
  • B. Florida residents who have NOT completed the Premarital Preparation Course within one (1) year prior to the date of application and do NOT provide the completion certificates will not be issued a license until they have read the Family Law Handbook. The effective date will be delayed three (3) days from the date the license is issued. The cost of the license will be $93.50.
  • C. If both applicants are non-residents, there are no course requirements but both applicants must read the Family Law Handbook. There is no waiting period. The license will be $93.50.
  • D. 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.
  • E. 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.

5. If the last marriage ended by death, the month, day, and year of the deceased spouses death is required.

6. If either applicant is 16 or 17 years of age, you must provide parental consent from both parents. Parental consent may be provided by one parent if he or she has sole custody or the other parent is deceased. Parental consent is required unless a medical statement by a licensed physician is submitted as proof of pregnancy and presented to the County Court Judge. The County Court Judge at his or her discretion can issue a license to marry.

7. No person under 16 years of age may obtain a marriage license unless a medical statement as proof of pregnancy is presented to the County Judge and the County Judge approves such marriage.

8. 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 performed, a new license and fee will be required.

9. A free certified copy of the marriage license will be provided either by mail to the address provided or in person 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.

10. A Deputy Clerk may perform your ceremony for a fee of $30.00. It will be necessary to make an appointment for this service and specify which office you would like to have it performed at.

Our offices are open weekdays 8:00am to 5:00pm. Please view the Holiday Schedule (under Related Links) for exceptions.

Main Office – Inverness Courthouse   (352) 341-6424

110 N Apopka Avenue

Inverness, Florida 34450

West Citrus Government Center

1540 N Meadowcrest Blvd Suite 300

Crystal River, Florida 34429

Charlotte County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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Charlotte County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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

Here’s how it works:

The Charlotte 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 Charlotte County Covers the Following Cities:

  • Charlotte Harbor
  • Charlotte Park
  • Cleveland
  • Grove City
  • Harbour Heights
  • Manasota Key
  • Port Charlotte
  • Punta Gorda
  • Punta Gorda Isles
  • Rotanda
  • Solana

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

Please refer to the Charlotte County Clerk of Court website for additional information. Questions regarding Marriage Licenses should be directed to the Clerk of the Circuit Court (941) 637-2240 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 p.m. http://www.co.charlotte.fl.us/Default.aspx

Calhoun County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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Calhoun County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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

Here’s how it works:

The Calhoun 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 Calhoun County Covers the Following Cities:

  • Altha
  • Blountstown
  • Broad Ranch
  • Carr
  • Chason
  • Chipola
  • Chipola Park
  • Clarksville
  • Cox
  • Frink
  • Henderson Mill
  • Kinard
  • Marysville
  • McNeal
  • Ocheesee Landing
  • Selman
  • Willis

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

Please refer to the Calhoun County Clerk of Court website for additional information. http://www.calhounclerk.com/index.html

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

By Phone:       850.674.4545

By Fax:           850.674.5553

By Mail:          20859 Central Ave. E. Rm 130, Blountstown, FL 32424

Broward County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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Broward County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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

Here’s how it works:

The Broward 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 Broward County Covers the Following Cities:

  • Coconut Creek
  • Cooper City
  • Coral Springs
  • Dania Beach
  • Davie
  • Deerfield Beach
  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Hallandale Beach
  • Hillsboro Beach
  • Hollywood
  • Lauderdale Lakes
  • Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
  • Lauderhill
  • Lazy Lake
  • Lighthouse Point
  • Margate
  • Miramar
  • North Lauderdale
  • Oakland Park
  • Parkland
  • Pembroke Park
  • Pembroke Pines
  • Plantation
  • Pompano Beach
  • Port Everglades
  • Sea Ranch Lakes
  • Southwest Ranches
  • Sunrise
  • Tamarac
  • West Park
  • Weston
  • Wilton Manors

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

 

 

Please refer to the Broward County Clerk of Court website for additional information. http://www.clerk-17th-flcourts.org/Clerkwebsite/Marriage/Default.aspx

Broward County Courthouse 201 S.E. 6th Street, Room 270 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Telephone: (954) 831-6525 Ext. 7842 | Business Hours: 8:00am- 4:30pm (Monday – Friday)

Residents of the State of Florida have the option  of attending a premarital course from a registered provider, or waiting 3 days  for the marriage license to become effective. A directory of the premarital  course providers is available at all court locations to browse through  (the Marriage License Office does not offer this course). Non-Florida Residents  are exempt of any waiting period.

Visit our online Premarital Course Provider Search to locate a registered premarital course provider near you. (See clerk for certificate requirements.)

  • Both parties (bride and groom) age 18 and over must apply in person, at the same time.
  • There are two (2) forms of identification that may be required.
      1. The first form of identification required is a valid photo identification issued by the federal or state government. The photo identification must have the correct legal name, date of birth and signature of the applicant. The following valid proofs of photo identifications are accepted:
        • Driver’s License (U.S. State or Government)
        • Passport
        • U.S. Military identification
        • State Identification Card (U.S. State or Government)
        • Alien Registration Card
      2. A second form of identification is required if the applicant has been issued a U.S. Social Security number. In accordance with Florida State Statute, any person who has been issued a Social Security number shall provide that number. Any person who is not a citizen of the U.S. may provide either a Social Security number or an Alien Registration number, if one has been issued. If neither has been issued, another form of ID may be required.
  • There are no blood tests required.
  • You do not need to be a resident of this county or the State of Florida to obtain a Marriage license. Marriage licenses are for use within the State for sixty-60 days from the date of issue.
  • The “Family Law Handbook” should be read prior to obtaining the Marriage License. The “Family Law Handbook” is available for viewing in the Clerk of Courts Marriage and One-Stop-Divisions or on the Internet at www.flclerks.com.
  • If either applicant has been previously married, the exact date of the last divorce, death, or annulment must be provided.

Applicants who are 16 or 17 years of age: In  addition to the above listed requirements, the following documents must be  presented when one or both of the applicants are within this age bracket:

Any applicant under the age of eighteen (18) must have the consent of both parents or guardian.  If custody of such minor has been granted to one parent, original proof must be provided.  You may obtain consent forms from this office. If one parent is deceased, a certified copy of the death certificate is required.  Proof of age and parents identity is required. This may be done with a certified copy of the person’s birth certificate.  If the parent’s names do not match, additional proof may be required.

Applicants under 16 years of age: Clerk will explain procedures.

ALL UNDERAGE APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED AT THE BROWARD COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN FORT LAUDERDALE, ROOM 270.

In order to speed up the process, please fill our online pre-application, print it and bring it with you to  one of the Broward County offices for the application process to be completed.

Brevard County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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Brevard County Online Premarital Preparation Course

Avoid the three day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Brevard 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 Brevard County Courthouse will discount your marriage license application fee from $93.50 to $61.00 upon completing our online premarital preparation course. 

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

  • Barefoot Bay
  • Cape Canaveral (Port Canaveral)
  • Cocoa
  • Cocoa Beach
  • Grant
  • Indialantic
  • Indian Harbor Beach
  • Malabar
  • Melbourne
  • Melbourne Beach
  • Melbourne Village
  • Merritt Island
  • Micco
  • Palm Bay
  • Palm Shores
  • Rockledge
  • Satellite Beach
  • Suntree
  • Titusville
  • Valkaria
  • Viera
  • West Melbourne

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

 

 

For your convenience, D’Arienzo Psychological Group has supplied information here from the Brevard County Marriage License website. Please refer to the Brevard County Clerk of Court website for additional information. http://brevardclerk.us/how-to-apply-for-a-marriage-license

Marriage Licenses – General Information

In order to obtain a marriage license in Brevard County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the Brevard County Clerk of Courts office. The marriage license is only valid within the State of Florida. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number.

If either applicant has been married previously, they will need to know the exact date of divorce, death, or annulment.

Applicants under eighteen (18) years of age must have consent from both parents, unless a court order has given one parent sole custody, in which case they must have consent from the parent having sole custody. The consent must be provided at the time the application for a marriage license is made. Applicants under sixteen (16) years of age must have court approval and should contact the Clerk of Court’s office at (321) 637-2006 for more information.

The fee for a marriage license is $93.50.  If the applicants have taken a premarital class with a registered premarital course provider, the fee is reduced to $61.00.

Effective January 1, 1999, there is a three (3) day waiting period for a marriage license. The waiting period is waived if the applicants have taken a premarital class from a registered premarital course provider, if a hardship is declared by the applicants, or if both applicants are non-Florida residents.

Issuance of a Marriage License

The County Judge or Clerk of the Circuit Court shall issue every marriage license upon application of the license if there appears to be no impediments to the marriage.

Written Application Required

No County Judge or Clerk of the Circuit Court in this state shall issue a marriage license for the marriage of any person present unless shall be first presented and filed with him an affidavit in writing, signed by both parties to the marriage, made and subscribed before an officer authorized by law to administer an oath, reciting the true and correct ages of such parties; unless both such parties shall be over the age of 18, except as provided in F.S.

Persons Authorized to Solemnize Matrimony

All regularly ordained ministers of the gospel or elders in communion with some church or other ordained clergy, all judicial officers, Clerk of the Circuit Court, and notaries public of this state may solemnize the rights of matrimonial contract, under the regulations prescribed by law.

Any marriage which may be performed among the people called “Quakers or Friends”, in the manner and form used or practiced in their societies, according to their rites and ceremonies, shall be good and valid in law; and wherever the words “minister” and “elder” are used, they shall be held to include all of the persons connected with the Society of Friends, or Quaker, who perform or have charge of the marriage ceremony according to their rites and ceremonies.

Marriage Not to be Solemnized Without a License

Before any of the persons that shall solemnize any marriage, he or she shall require of the parties a marriage license issued by the Clerk of Circuit Court, and making sure the ceremony is performed between the “effective” and “expiration” date.

Marriage License Must be Certified and Filed Within Ten (10) Days

Within ten (10) days after solemnizing the marriage he shall make a certificate thereof on the marriage license, and shall transmit the same to the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court from which it was issued.

Time Limit

The marriage license must be used within sixty (60) days from the “effective date”.

Pre-Marital Course Provider List

Please click here to access the Pre-marital Course Provider List.

Documents and Publications

– Family Law Handbook

Online Marriage License Pre-Application for Brevard Residents

The “Marriage License Kiosk” link connects to the Brevard County Clerk of Courts marriage license pre-application template. This template allows applicants to electronically submit their vital information in advance to expedite the marriage license application process.

Applicants must fill in each field on the template and then click on the “Submit” button.  A congratulatory message will display and indicate the applicants’ application number.  The applicants should make note of this number at this time and click on the “Finish” button to complete the process.  The information is immediately submitted electronically to the Clerk.

At any time after the applicants have submitted their vital information via the template, they can come into any of the Brevard County Clerk of Courts six branch offices to complete the application process.  Both parties must be present and provide their valid government-issued picture ID, the application number from the marriage license kiosk, and the applicable marriage license fee to complete the process.

Bradford County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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Bradford County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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

  • Brooker
  • Graham
  • Hampton
  • Lawtey
  • Starke

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

Please refer to the Bradford County Clerk of Court website for additional information. http://www.bradford-co-fla.org/clerkindex.html

Marriage

Q: Is there a waiting period in the State of Florida for getting married after a couple applies for a Marriage License? Are blood tests required, and do you have to apply in the County you live in? Can a minor apply for a license?

A: Yes and no. There is normally a 3-day waiting period as of January 1, 1999. However, if both parties have taken a 4-hour premarital preparation course given by a minister or counselor registered with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the waiting period is waived and the license fee is reduced.

· If only one applicant took the course, the waiting period is still required.

· If neither applicant is a Florida resident, the waiting period is not required.

· If one applicant is not a Florida resident, and the other is a Florida resident and has taken the premarital course, the waiting period is still required.

· Blood tests have not been required since this test was abolished October 1, 1986.

· A marriage license may be applied for and solemnized in any Florida county.

· 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 age 16 or 17 may apply with the consent of both parents or guardian, unless the parents are divorced and only one parent has full custody.

Bay County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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Marriage License in Bay County, FL

For your convenience, we have provided you with information about marriage license and fees in Bay County, FL. D’Arienzo Psychological Group is an approved provider of the premarital preparation course for Bay County, FL. We provide this course in an online format. Take our class today to save money on your marriage license and avoid the three day wait period on your marriage license.

Please refer to http://www.baycoclerk.com/courts/marriage/marriage-faqs/ for additional information at the Bay County Clerk of Courts website regarding obtaining a marriage license in Bay County, FL.

How long does it take to apply for a license?

It takes approximately 20 minutes to apply for a Marriage License.

What do we need in order to apply for a Marriage License?

Both parties must be 18 years of age or older. Both parties must have State or Government issued valid photo identification (Driver’s License, State issued ID card, Passport, or Military ID). Both parties must know their social security numbers (you do not need to bring the card with you). And if either party has been previously married you must know the FULL DATE of divorce, annulment, or death of previous spouse (you do not need to bring the divorce decree, annulment papers, or death certificate).

Who can issue a Marriage License?

According to Florida Statute 741.01; every marriage license shall be issued by a County Judge or Clerk of the Circuit Court under his hand and seal.

What is the fee for a Marriage License?

The cost of the license is $93.50. We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Checks are not accepted. Note: if you choose to use a credit or debit card you will be charged a convenience fee.

If we decide not to get married after purchasing the Marriage License, can we get a refund?

No, there are no refunds on a Marriage License.

Do both of us have to come in together to apply for the license?

Yes. Both parties must come in person to apply, no exceptions.

How long is the marriage license valid?

The Marriage License is valid for 60 days from the effective date (block 18a on the Marriage License). The license must be used on or before the expiration date (block 19 on the Marriage License). The person performing the ceremony must return the license to the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office for recording within 10 days after the marriage ceremony is performed.

If I live out of state, can I apply for my Marriage License in the state I live?

If you are planning a wedding in Florida, you must apply for your marriage license in the state of Florida. You may apply in any county as long as the license is obtained in the state of Florida.

Who can perform a Marriage Ceremony in the state of Florida?

As listed in Florida Statute 471.0; all regularly ordained ministers of the gospel or elders in communion with some church, or other ordained clergy, and all judicial officers, clerks of the circuit court, and Florida Notary Publics may solemnize matrimony.

Can the Clerk’s Office perform a Marriage Ceremony?

Yes, ceremonies may be performed by a Deputy Clerk in the Courthouse for a fee of $30.00. Please call to schedule an appointment at 850-747-5156.

Is there a waiting period?

Non-Florida Residents do not have a waiting period. Florida Residents have a 3-day waiting period.

Is there a way to waive the 3-day waiting period for Florida Residents?

Yes, if BOTH PARTIES are Florida Residents they may choose to take a pre-marital preparation course. If so, the 3-day waiting period will be waived and the license will be discounted to $61.00.

As Florida Residents, how do we go about taking this pre-marital course?

The pre-marital preparation course is not something you can do through the courthouse. You must take the counseling with a registered course provider. The course must be a minimum of 4 hours. You can contact our office to see if your minister or counselor is registered with our office at 850-747-5156.

Who can provide Pre-Marital Courses?

If you are qualified and wish to be an official provider of the pre-marital preparation course, you must register with the Clerk of the Court’s Office. Your Registration Affidavit must be on file with the Clerk’s Office before we can accept any Certificates of Completion from couples counseled by you. The following is a list of qualifications for the pre-marital preparation course providers:

  • A psychologist licensed under Chapter 490, Florida Statutes
  • A clinical social worker licensed un Chapter 491, Florida Statutes
  • A marriage and family therapist licensed under Chapter 491, Florida Statutes
  • A mental health counselor licensed under Chapter 491, Florida Statutes
  • An official representative of a religious institution which is recognized under Chapter 4963404 (201) Florida Statutes (with relevant training)

Do we have to take this course?

No, the course is not required. However, if you are Florida Residents and you choose not to take the pre-marital preparation course the 3-day waiting period will apply and the license will be $93.50.

Can out of state residents get a discount?

No. For Non-Florida Residents the fee for the license is $93.50.

Fee and Waiting Period Information

  • Residents- both took course, DISCOUNTED $61.00, NO WAIT
  • Residents- one took course, NO DISCOUNT $93.50, 3-DAY WAIT
  • Non-Residents (no course required), NO DISCOUNT $93.50, NO WAIT
  • 1 Resident, 1 Non-Resident- no course, NO DISCOUNT $93.50, 3-DAY WAIT
  • 1 Resident, 1 Non-Resident- Both took course, NO DISCOUNT $93.50, NO WAIT

Are we required to have a blood test before we apply for our license?

Blood tests are not required in the state of Florida.

Can a Marriage Ceremony be performed without a Marriage License?

No, Florida Statute 741.08 states that the party solemnizing the marriage shall require a properly issued marriage license before performing the ceremony.

Can we, as the couple, return the Marriage License for recording?

No, it is the legal responsibility of the notary public or minister that performed the ceremony to return the license back to the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office where the license was obtained within 10 days after the ceremony.

How long does it usually take to get a certified copy of our Marriage License?

Once the license is returned to our office, it will be recorded and mailed out to you the same day.

Can we get married by a captain aboard a ship?

Yes, if the captain is a Florida Notary Public and the ship is in Florida waters (with 2 geographic miles of the coastline) at the time of the ceremony.

Do one or both applicants have to be American Citizens?

No. There is no citizenship requirement in the state of Florida. However, you must provide proper identification. (For proper identification, please see question)

Do we need to apply for our Marriage License to renew our vows?

No. Talk to your religious advisor or personal counselor.

Can I legally marry my nephew?

No. Although the marriage application does not specifically ask about possible relationship of the parties, Florida law prohibits close blood relations from legally marrying. These include such relationships as parent-child, brother-sister, and uncle-niece. The nearest degree of relations who may legally marry in the state of Florida are first cousins.

Can partners of the same gender apply for a Marriage License?

No; Florida law specifies that one applicant must be male and the other female.

What is the fee for a certified copy of a Marriage License?

One certified copy is provided as part of the Marriage License fee. Additional certified copies may be obtained for the following fees:

Marriage Licenses issued during the years of 1913-1971; $4.00 each
Marriage Licenses issued during the years of 1972-Present; $3.00 each

How do I obtain a certified copy of a Marriage License?

If you are local, all you need to do is come to our office (in room 101 at the Bay County Courthouse). Make sure and know both parties names and the time of the marriage and the year of the marriage. You may pay by cash or a Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card. Note: if you choose to use a credit or debit card you will be charged a convenience fee.

If you are from out of town, you’ll need to send a letter requesting those copies. Be sure to include both names at the time of the marriage and the year of the marriage. Payment must be sent by money order (we do not accept checks) made payable to Bill Kinsaul, Clerk. The day we receive your request we will process it and send your certified copies back out to you. Send your request to the following address:

Bay County Clerk’s Office
ATTN: Marriage License Department
P.O. Box 2269
Panama City, FL 32402

Marriage Licenses issued during the years of 1913-1971; $4.00 each
Marriage Licenses issued during the years of 1972-Present; $3.00 each

Or you may contact the Office of Vital Statistics:

Department of Health
Office of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 210