Obtaining a Marriage License in Florida

Here's a bit of information about securing a Marriage License in Florida Most of you may know this already, so it is a refresher. ALL of the Florida Resident couples that utilize the services of LovingUnity receive the Marriage Preparation Course which will enable them to receive a discount of $32.50 off the cost of the marriage license. Not only is the discount great, but it gives couples time - 4 hours in fact - to spend time going over important details of the important matters in a relationship. The course covers raising children or not, financial dealings, managing family and step family issues, general communication, religious views and practices,resolving conflicts, and the expectations of the couple in marriage.

Here's what you need to know about getting a Marriage License in Florida:

• You do not have to be a resident of Florida. The 3 day waiting period is waived for those who reside outside of Florida. Both Bride and Groom must present proof of residency from another state, such as your drivers license.





• Picture ID, and your Social Security Card or a valid passport number or I-94 card. You may be asked for a certified copy of your birth certificate.





• Regarding previous marriages, the date of your divorce, or date of spouse's death must be supplied. A certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate is required.





• Regarding the Waiting Period, there is no 3 day waiting period for those Florida couples who have taken the Marriage Prep Course within the last 12 months. There IS a 3 day waiting period for couples who have not taken the course.





• Fee: $93.50 Those couples who have completed the course are entitled to a discount - the fee would be $61.00.





• Under 18, if under 18 but older than 16, a marriage license can be obtained with parental consent. If a parent has sole custody or the other parent is deceased, the permission of one parent is sufficient. If a person is under age 16, the license must be issued by a county judge with or without parental permission.