Florida Marriage License Requirements | Courthouse Wedding Guide
Planning a courthouse wedding or civil ceremony in Florida? This is your complete, verified guide to marriage license requirements — fees, waiting periods, witnesses, age requirements, and everything else you need to know to get legally married in Florida.
Marriage License Requirements in Florida (2025)
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| License Fee | $93.50 (reduced to ~$61 if premarital course completed within past 12 months) |
| Waiting Period | 3 days for Florida residents; None for non-residents (also waived with 4-hour premarital course) |
| License Validity | 60 days |
| Where to Apply | Any County Clerk of Circuit Court (license valid anywhere in Florida) |
| Documents Required | Valid government-issued photo ID; Social Security number for both parties |
| Residency Required | Not required |
| Minimum Age (No Consent) | 18 |
| Minimum Age (With Parental Consent) | 17 with parental/guardian written notarized consent; under 17 requires additional court approval |
| Witnesses Required | 2 required |
| Ceremony Cost (Estimate) | Varies by officiant; notaries public and clerks of court can perform ceremonies |
What You Need to Know About Getting Married in Florida
Florida is a popular destination wedding state — non-residents have NO waiting period. Completing a state-approved 4-hour premarital preparation course waives the waiting period for residents AND reduces the license fee by ~$32.50. License must be returned within 10 days of ceremony. No common law marriage after January 1, 1968.
Step-by-Step: How to Get Your Florida Marriage License
- Gather your documents — Valid government-issued photo ID; Social Security number for both parties. If previously married, bring your divorce decree or death certificate.
- Visit Any County Clerk of Circuit Court (license valid anywhere in Florida) — both parties must appear in person unless stated otherwise.
- Pay the fee — $93.50 (reduced to ~$61 if premarital course completed within past 12 months). Call ahead to confirm accepted payment methods (cash, card, money order).
- Observe the waiting period — 3 days for Florida residents; None for non-residents (also waived with 4-hour premarital course). Plan your application date accordingly.
- Use your license within the validity window — 60 days.
- Return the signed license — after your ceremony, your officiant (or you, if self-solemnizing) must return the completed license to the issuing office.
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Source: Florida official vital records / court authority. Requirements verified May 2026. Always confirm current requirements directly with your local clerk's office before your visit, as fees and rules are subject to change.