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The provision of links to external sites does not constitute an endorsement. Ok Cancel. Couples wishing to become legally married in the state of Florida must apply for a marriage license in person and be of 18 years old and over. A Florida marriage license allows a couple to get married anywhere in Florida, regardless of the county the license was purchased from. There is no residency or citizenship requirement to apply for a Florida marriage license.
However, if you are getting married outside of the state of Florida, you need to obtain the marriage license from that state or country where you will be married. There is a 3-day waiting period after issuance of the license before you can get married, unless you have completed the Florida pre-marital course, in which case the waiting period is waived.
All regularly ordained ministers of the gospel or elders in communion with some church, or other ordained clergy, and all judicial officers, including retired judicial officers, clerks of the circuit courts, and notaries public of this state may solemnize the rights of matrimonial contract, under the regulations prescribed by law.
See statute Becoming a Notary — If you would like to be able to perform marriage ceremonies in the state of Florida, you can do so by becoming a notary public. Once issued, a marriage license is valid in any Florida county for 60 days. After the marriage ceremony, the original marriage license must be signed by the officiant and returned to the Central Courthouse Marriage Division within 10 days.
It will be recorded, and a certified copy will be sent to the address provided on the application. Please remember that there may be a waiting period before you can get married. Please view our Frequently Asked Questions for more information. A Civil Marriage ceremony can be performed in one of our Marriage Division locations after the license is effective for an additional cost.
No witnesses are required for a Civil Marriage ceremony, however they are recommended. A marriage license or a Civil Marriage ceremony by the Clerk of Courts Office may be obtained at one of the locations located in the right-hand column.
Please refer to the Marriage License Fees section for detailed information. Prior to obtaining a marriage license, both parties must sign an affidavit indicating they have read the Family Law Handbook in English or Spanish. Click here to download a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
This is a one-time process. Installation and browser configuration instructions are provided by Adobe Acrobat. A couple has the option to take a premarital course from a registered course provider. The optional premarital course may be obtained from a course provider who is registered with the Broward Clerk of Courts. Visit our Premarital Course Provider Search to locate a register premarital course provider near you. Make payable to the Clerk of Courts.
No business or personal checks will be accepted. American Express, Visa and MasterCard credit cards are also accepted at all locations.
The 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. 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. Applicants will be required to provide one stamped, self-addressed business size envelope for the return of their certified copy after the certificate has been recorded. 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 days from the date of issue. If previously married, the exact date of death, divorce or annulment of the last marriage is required. The information required to complete this form is the name, date of birth, birth certificate number if known , and place of birth for each child the applicant s is the parent of. Any applicant under the age of eighteen 18 and at least seventeen 17 years of age must have the consent of both parents or legal guardian.
Per F. A legally married couple may renew their wedding vows in the Marriage Division or at a One Stop Division location. An original, certified copy of your marriage license is required. View the question "How do I obtain a certified copy of my marriage certificate? Yes, you can begin the application process on-line but will have to visit one of our Marriage service locations located in the column to the right to complete the process.
The law also provides that ceremonies may be performed among Quakers or "Friends" in the manner and form used or practiced in their societies. Section The completed license should be returned within 10 days of the wedding. Note: Because of processing times, couples wishing to apply for a marriage license must arrive at the Marriage License Department no later than p.
Please allow 30 minutes to complete the application process. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity.
Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Any couple wanting to get married in Florida may apply for a license through our office. Join the line onsite using the QR code available in the lobby of the marriage license department. Appointments scheduled in advance. To schedule your appointment, please complete the eMarriage Pre-Application as described below on this page. If you're not a resident of Florida, there is no waiting period.
Marriage License Requirements There are two basic requirements for getting a marriage license: Both parties spouse 1 and spouse 2 must apply in person at the same time. There are two forms of identification that may be required, described below. 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.
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