ID Requirement:
Florida requires that you
have picture ID such as a driver's license and
your Social Security card or a valid passport number or I-94 card. You
may be asked for a certified copy of your birth certificate.
Previous Marriages: If you have been previously married, the date of
your divorce or date of your spouse's death must be supplied. If the
divorce or spouse's death occurred within the past 30 days, a certified
copy of the divorce decree or death certificate is required.
Waiting Period:
There is no waiting period for
Florida residents have
both completed a state sanctioned marriage preparation course within
the last 12 months. There is a three-day waiting period for Florida
residents who have not taken the course.
Fees: $93.50. Many locales do accept credit cards now, but be sure to
check with the local county clerk to make sure.
Couples who have completed a state-sanctioned marriage preparation
course within the past 12 months are entitled to a discount.
Other Tests: None.
Proxy Marriages: No.
Cousin Marriages: Yes.
Common Law Marriages: No.
Same Sex Marriages: No.
Under 18:
If an individual is under
18 years of age, but older than 16 years of age,
a marriage license can be obtained with parental consent. If a parent
has sole custody or the other parent is dead, the permission of one
parent is sufficient. If a person is under the age of 16, the marriage
license has to be issued by a county judge, with or without parental
permission. If a minor's parents are both deceased and there is not an
appointed guardian, he/she may apply for a marriage license. A minor
who has been previously married may also apply for a license. A minor
who swears that they have a child or are expecting a baby, can apply for
a license if the pregnancy has been verfied by a written statement from
a licensed physician. A county court judge may at his/her discretion
issue or not issue a license for them to marry.
Miscellaneous:
License is valid for sixty (60) days
