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Marriage Licence Requirements for the State of Florida...

Age
18
Cost of Marriage Certificate
$88.50 cash
Waiting Period
None
Waiting Period Before Wedding 3 days
Valid For
60 Days
Identification Required
Yes
Blood Test Required
No
Residency Required
No

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Both applicants must appear in person and provide a picture-type identification with the date of birth shown, such as a driver's license, passport, or student ID.

If either party was previously married, the applicant is required to indicate on the license application the date, county and state (or country) in which the divorce, dissolution or annulment was finalized for the previous marriage.

The marriage license is issued at the time of application and is valid for 60 days. No blood tests are required in Florida and there is no waiting period between issuance of the license and the ceremony.

he marriage license is issued by the Clerk of Courts in each County of Florida but can be used throughout the State of Florida.

A license obtained in a state other than Florida cannot be used in the State of Florida!

Same sex marriages are not allowed.

ATTENTION: Residents of the State of Florida

Florida's Marriage Preparation and Preservation Act is a law which offers a 37% discount on marriage license fees if the couple completes a four-hour preparation course. If the couple chooses not to complete the course, they will be required to wait three days before the marriage license will be valid by the Clerk of Courts.

This information is deemed to be true - every effort has been made to keep it current. Please check with the State of Florida Licensing Department before making your wedding plans.

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