Below are the basic legalities in the state
of Florida.
Each State has similar requirements.
Check with your local Clerk of Court for details.
Obtain A License For Florida marriage licenses and related information,
contact the courthouse in the county you are located in. A marriage
license in Florida is issued by a county court judge or a clerk
of the circuit court. Marriage license application is valid for
60 days. Find
by County
License Cost
The marriage license fee is $93.50. Couples who have completed
a state sanctioned marriage preparation course within the past
year are entitled to a discount of $32.50. Accepted forms of
payment are cash.
Residency Requirements None
Blood Tests and Physicals
No blood test or physical exam is required.
Out of state residents
Are you arriving in Florida on a weekend, or having trouble getting
to the court for any other reason? We can help you get a Florida
marriage license in advance, by mail. You will need to start 4
to 6 weeks in advance of your arrival. Just let us know, we can
help.
International visitors
We can provide an apostil from your country's consulate to legalize
your union at home.