Getting Your Florida Marriage License

What You Need To Have

Photo Identification: driver’s license, state ID card, or valid passport
Social Security Numbers (physical cards are not necessary)
You may be asked to show a certified copy of your birth certificate–check with the county clerk’s office before you apply

What You Need To Know

There is a three day waiting period after the license has been issued before you can get married
If both parties complete a Florida pre-marital course, this three day waiting period is waved
If both parties are not Florida residents, this three day waiting period is also waived
There is a 60 day window after the issuance of the license in which the ceremony must be performed, otherwise the license will expire
You can get married in any county in Florida, despite where the license was obtained
You can apply for a marriage license at any County Clerk’s office, as long as both parties are present with the appropriate documents
No blood test is required
Applying for a marriage license does not legally lead to a name change, this is a separate process

What You Need To Pay

Florida Marriage License Fee: $93.50
This fee can be reduced by up to $32.50 if a Florida pre-marital course is completed

Florida Pre-Marital Course

The course must be completed no more than a year in advance from applying for a marriage license
Both parties must attend the course
Presentation of a certificate of completion is required in order to receive the discount on the license
OR a letter from an official representative of a religious institution (that is recognized under the Florida Statute) on official stationary

More Info Here