Marriage License Information

Both the Bride and Groom must visit the office in person, and at the same time.
The marriage license may be obtained in any county in the State of Florida. It does not have to be in the county where you are to be married.
Both the Bride and Groom must each bring 1 form of valid identification, and also give your social security number.
The Ceremony must be performed within 60 days of the issuance of the license.
Florida Residents: The fee is $96.50 and there is a 3-day waiting period before you can be married. If you take a Pre-Marital course, you receive a discount and there is no waiting period.
Non-Florida Residents: The fee is $96.50 and there is no waiting period or course requirement.
Coming from Out of the Country: If you are coming to Florida from out of the Country you will need to obtain an "Apostille". An Apostille is a document that certifies to your country that your marriage license is is a true copy. For more information on obtaining this document and what the procedures are, please follow this link: http://www.manateeclerk.com/Departments/MarriageLicence.aspx
Your valid marriage license must be presented to me prior to the ceremony being performed.

For more information regarding obtaining a Florida marriage license, you may contact the offices listed below or visit their websites:

Manatee County
Phone#: (941) 749-1800
Clerk of the Court-Manatee County

Sarasota County
Phone#: (941) 861-7400
Clerk of the Court-Sarasota County

Hillsborough County
Phone#: (813) 276-8100, Ext. 4366
Clerk of the Court-Hillsborough County

Pinellas County
Phone #: (727) 464-4700
Clerk of the Court-Pinellas County

Lee County
Clerk of the Court-Lee County

Marriage License Express

Florida Marriage License Express

Answers To Frequently Asked Questions Pertaining to Florida Marriage Licenses

You may apply for a marriage license at any FL county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court.
There are no residency requirements for Florida. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Florida to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Blood tests or physical exams are not required.
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. If the divorce or spouse's death had taken place within the last 30 days, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
It takes approximately 4-6 weeks to get your recorded copy of the marriage license. If you need a copy right away you may contact the Clerk of the Court's office where you obtained your license.
If the bride is taking the groom's last name she will need additional copies of the marriage license to take to the Dept. of Motor Vechicle (DMV) and Social Security Administration. Certified copies can be ordered at the time you obtain your marriage license and will be mailed to you along with your recorded marriage license, following your ceremony. There is a fee of $2.50 for each additional copy that you request.