Both parties must provide proof of the following:

• Age: both parties must be at least 18 years of age.
• Identification: in the form of a driver' 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.

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.

The fee for the marriage license is $93.50. This fee is reduced to $61.00 and the three (3) day waiting period is waived for Florida residents who have completed a premarital preparation course and can provide completion certificates from a registered provider.

Circumstances are as follows:

• Written consent of both parents or legal guardians.
• Parents are deceased.
• Minor has been previously married.
• The age requirement can be waived by a County Judge for applicants who can prove they are parents or expectant parents.

No. With or without permission, a marriage license to anyone under age 16 can only be issued with approval of the County Judge.

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

No. Blood tests are no longer required in Florida.

There is no waiting period for NON-RESIDENTS.

There is a 3 day waiting period for Florida residents.

There is no waiting period for Florida residents who present a certificate of completion of premarital preparation course. The provider must be registered with the Clerk's Office in order to be eligible for the waiving of the waiting period and the reduction in application fee.

All Florida residents are required to read the Family Law Handbook whether or not the premarital preparation course is completed.

Florida marriage licenses are valid for 60 days from the effective date. The marriage ceremony must be performed between the effective date and the expiration date on the license.

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

Personal checks are NOT accepted for marriage licenses. Cash or Credit cards are accepted.

The following individuals 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 Courts, and public notaries of this state.
• "Quakers" or "Friends" may perform marriages in the manner and form used by their specific beliefs.

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

Yes, if the captain is a notary and the ship is in Florida waters (within three geographic miles from the coastline) at the time of the ceremony.

No. Florida Statute 741.08 states 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 of the license, and shall transmit the same to the office of the County Judge or Clerk of the Circuit Court from which it issued.

Yes. A deputy clerk can perform the marriage ceremony in the Clerk' Office for a fee of $30.00. If you would like a deputy clerk to perform the marriage in our Ceremony Room, please call to make an appointment at least two (2) days in advance. Please give the date and time you desire (Monday through Friday only) and the number of people that will be attending. Please note that the wedding chapel will accommodate approximately 2-6 people (maximum.) Rice throwing is not permitted in the Clerk's Office or around the Government Center.

You will receive a certified copy of your marriage license, at no charge, along with a Marriage Certificate, within (30) days from the date the license is received by the Clerk' Office. However, additional certified copies cost $3.00 each. Make certain your application has a current mailing address to ensure receipt of your copy.

No. Florida Statute 741.04 specifies that one applicant must be male and the other female.

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

No. There is no citizenship or resident requirement.

No. Speak to your clergyman, chaplain or other advisor.