- 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 may 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 (Anna Maria Island)
Phone#: (941) 749-1800
Clerk of the Court-Manatee County
Sarasota County (Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Lido Beach)
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
FLORIDA MARRIAGE LICENSES BY MAIL
License to Wed
FAQS about obtaining a Florida Marriage License
- 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 may take 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.