Indian River County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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

Here’s how it works:

The Indian River County Courthouse will reduce 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 Indian River County Covers the Following Cities:

• Fellsmere
• Florida Ridge
• Gifford
• Indian River Shores
• North Beach
• Orchid
• Roseland
• Sebastian
• Vero Beach
• Vero Lake Estates
• Wabasso Beach
• West Vero Corridor
• Winter Beach

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

Please refer to the Indian River County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://www.clerk.indian-river.org/index.cfm?method=Marriage)

Indian River County Marriage Licenses

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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.

Holmes County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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

• Bethlehem
• Bonifay
• Esto
• Noma
• Ponce De Leon
• Westville

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

Please refer to the Holmes County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://www.holmesclerk.com/marriage.html)

Marriage Licenses

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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 Hillsborough County

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

Here’s how it works:

The Hillsborough County Courthouse will discount your marriage license fee from $93.50 to $61.00 upon completing our online premarital course. The standard fee for a marriage license is $93.50, however, applicants who have completed our state-sanctioned 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 Hillsborough County Covers the Following Cities:

• Apollo Beach
• Balm
• Bealsville
• Bloomingdale
• Brandon
• Cheval
• Citrus Park
• Dover
• Egypt Lake-Leto
• Fort Lonesome
• Gibsonton
• Greater Carrollwood
• Greater Sun Center
• Gulf City
• Hopewell
• Keysville
• Lake Magdalene
• Lithia
• Lutz
• Mango
• Orient Park
• Palm River-Clair Mel
• Pebble Creek
• Plant City
• Progress Village
• Riverview
• Ruskin
• Seffner
• Sun City
• Tampa
• Temple Terrace
• Thonotosassa
• Town ‘N Country
• Turkey Creek
• Valrico
• Westchase
• Wimauma
• Ybor City

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

Please refer to the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://www.hillsclerk.com/publicweb/home.aspx)

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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.

Highlands County Online Premarital Preparation Course

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

Here’s how it works:

The Highlands County Clerk of Court will reduce 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 Highlands County Covers the Following Cities:

• Avon Park
• Lake Placid
• Leisure Lakes
• Lorida
• Placid Lakes
• Sebring
• Sylvan Shores
• Venus

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

Please refer to the Highlands County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://www.hcclerk.org/Home/Services-Departments/Marriage-License.aspx)

HIGHLANDS COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION

Our office is now located in the Government Center at 590 S. Commerce Ave. on the second floor.

Marriage License Provider List

Effective January 1, 1999 the following is required for obtaining a marriage license.

Both parties are to appear in the Clerk’s Office and sign the application.  If it is impossible for one person to appear in the Clerk’s Office, due to hospitalization or incarceration, call (863) 402-6587 to find out the information needed on the application, so that when you apply you can provide the clerk with the necessary information about that person.  Payment is required when applying for the license.  The application may be delivered to the person, to be signed in the presence of a Notary Public.  If incarcerated, you must have approval by the correctional institution before applying for the marriage license.

The legal age for marriage without parental consent is eighteen (18) years of age.  The legal age for marriage, with parent’s consent, is sixteen (16). The marriage application may not be issued, for anyone under the age of sixteen, unless the bride has a doctor’s certification that she is pregnant.  At that time, both the groom and bride will sign the affidavit stating that they are the parents of an expected child, and the parent(s) will sign consent(s) to the marriage. If the bride has a doctor certificate of pregnancy, whether or not the parents consent to the marriage, a hearing will be held before the county judge with proper notice to the parent(s).

Proper identification is needed.  Identification requirements are as follows:

Couples must be prepared to give their Social Security number.  No blood test is required

FOR U.S. CITIZENS: Driver’s License, Birth Certificate, Passport, or Florida State I.D. Card

FOR NON-CITIZENS: Resident Alien Card, Birth Certificate, Passport from native country, or any card issued by Immigration and Naturalization Services.

Couples who are Florida Residents have a choice of one of the following:

1. Wait three days after application to use marriage license.
2. Take a premarital course and obtain the license with no waiting period.

There is a handbook that has been created by the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar that the couple will receive when they obtain their license. All applicants are required to sign an affidavit stating whether they did or did not take the premarital course, and did receive the handbook.

If a couple decides to take the premarital course, they will need to do the following:

Take the course before applying for the license.  After taking the course they each will need to obtain a certificate to bring with them. Couples do not have to take the course together, it can be taken separately.  If the couple takes the course, they will get a $32.50 reduction on the cost of the license.  They may have to pay for the course (prices are set by the provider of the course).

If both are Non-Florida Residents they will be exempt from the three-day waiting period and will be able to obtain their license and have the wedding ceremony the same day, there is no reduction in the cost.

Individuals who wish to teach the course must come to the Highlands County Courthouse to obtain a Provider Affidavit that must be notarized and returned along with a copy of their license that qualifies them to teach the course.  The following is a list of qualified instructors as stated in Florida Statute 741.0305(3)(a):

1. A Psychologist licensed under chapter 490
2. A Clinical Social Worker licensed under chapter 491
3. A Marriage and Family Therapist licensed under chapter 491
4. A Mental Health Counselor licensed under chapter 491
5. An Official Representative of a religious institution, which is recognized under s.496.404 (20), if the representative has relevant training.
6. Any other provider designated by a Judicial Circuit, including, but not limited to, school counselors who are certified to offer such courses.

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

If there has been a recent divorce (within six months), you must show a copy of the Final Judgment.  If you have been divorced longer than six months, we do not require proof, but you must be prepared to give us the date the last marriage ended.  If the bride has had her maiden name restored, she must bring in a copy of the divorce papers stating her name was restored.

The total cost of a marriage license is as follows:

• Couple, residents, both took course:  $ 61.00   no waiting period
• Couple, residents, no course:              $ 93.50   3 day waiting period
• Couple, residents:                                  $ 93.50   3 day waiting period

This includes two certified copies of the license, which are mailed to you.  The original is sent to the Bureau of Vital Statistics for recording and permanent record retention. Any additional certified copies needed may be obtained for an additional $3.00 each.

A self-addressed, stamped envelope is included with the license for the return of the original to this office for recording.  The person performing the ceremony and the witnesses must sign the original, and the appropriate lines completed.

Any ordained minister, Notary Public, or authorized Deputy Clerk, may perform marriages.

The Marriage License Division can perform ceremonies Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, but we ask that you come in no later than 4:30 pm to allow for sufficient time to perform the ceremony.

The cost of the ceremony is $30.00.

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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 Hernando County

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

Here’s how it works:

The Hernando County Courthouse will reduce your marriage license application fee from $93.50 to $61.00 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 state-sanctioned 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 Hernando County Covers the Following Cities:

• Brookridge
• Brooksville
• Hernando Beach
• Hill ‘N Dale
• Lake Lindsey
• Masaryktown
• Ridge Manor
• Spring Hill
• North Weeki Wachee
• Pine Island
• Ridge Manor
• South Brooksville
• Timber Pines
• Weeki Wachee Gardens

To purchase your online marital course, click here.

For your convenience, D’Arienzo Psychological Group has supplied information here from the Hernando County Marriage License website. Please refer to the Hernando County Clerk of Court website for additional information. (http://hernandoclerk.com/official-records/marriage-licenses/)

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses are handled by the Clerk’s Office.  To obtain a marriage license both parties must complete a marriage application (Marriage Kiosk link below) and must be 18 years of age or older and provide proof of their age, identification in the form of a driver’s license, state ID, or passport and either a social security card or an alien registration number issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service if the party is not a U.S. citizen.  If the applicants are 16 or 17 years of age they must provide written consent of both parents or legal guardians.  Individuals under the age of 16 may not obtain a marriage license unless approved by the County Judge.

The fee for a marriage license is $93.50 and there is a three (3) day waiting period for Florida residents; there is no waiting period for non-residents.  Florida residents who have completed a premarital preparation course and can provide completion certificates will only be required to pay $61.00 and the three (3) day waiting period will be waived.  Please click here for a list of course providers.  All Florida residents are also required to read the Family Law Handbook (English)/(Spanish) whether or not the premarital preparation course has been completed.

Personal checks are not accepted for marriage licenses; cash or credit cards are accepted.

Once a marriage license is issued, it is valid for 60 days and the marriage ceremony must be performed within that time or the license will be voided.  Marriage ceremonies may be performed by:

• 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 Courts, and public notaries of this state; and
• “Quakers” or “Friends” may perform marriages in the manner and form used by their specific beliefs.

The Clerk’s Office also performs marriage ceremonies in the Ceremony Room, Room 362, for a $30.00 fee.

Once the ceremony is performed, the marriage certificate and a certified copy of the marriage certificate will be mailed to the address listed on the application within 30 days.  Additional certified copies cost $3.00 per document.

Per Florida law, the Clerk’s Office prohibits the issuance of a marriage license for parties of the same gender and for related individuals.

For further information regarding marriage licenses, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (352)540-6768 or at 20 North Main Street, Room 362, Brooksville, FL 34601.

Note: Because of the time involved in processing the application, we cannot accept applications after 4:30 pm. 

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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.

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.