Marriage license · U.S.

Florida marriage license: cost and requirements

In Florida the license is good for 60 days. If you live in Florida and don't take the 4-hour premarital course, you must wait 3 days; with the course there is no waiting period and you pay less.

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Florida summary

Official source Reviewed Nov 4, 2026 · Confirmed in the law or on the official website.

Cost: Miami-Dade: $86; $61 with a premarital course. Varies slightly by county.
Waiting period: Florida residents: the license takes effect 3 days after the application, unless they present a premarital course certificate. Non-residents do not wait. A judge can waive the wait for good cause.
Validity: 60 days from issuance.
Witnesses: We couldn't confirm this at the official source. Ask the office.

How much is a marriage license in Florida?

Miami-Dade: $86; $61 with a premarital course. Varies slightly by county.

Premarital course discount: A premarital course of at least 4 hours with a registered provider, taken within the last year: removes the 3-day wait and reduces the fee by $25 (Fla. Stat. 741.01(4)).

What do you need to get the license?

ID: Original, current ID: U.S. driver's license, federal or state ID, passport, military ID, permanent resident card or naturalization certificate. Social Security number for citizens.
Minimum age: 18. At 17, with written, notarized consent from a parent or guardian, and only if the other person is no more than 2 years older. Under 17: no.
Other requirements: Both appear in person. You must read the Family Law Handbook before receiving the license. If there was a prior marriage, state the exact date of the divorce, death or annulment.

Where do you get it, and who issues it?

Clerk of the Circuit Court or a county court judge.

Where it is valid: Only in Florida; it is not valid for weddings outside the state.

Is there a waiting period, and does it expire?

Waiting period: Florida residents: the license takes effect 3 days after the application, unless they present a premarital course certificate. Non-residents do not wait. A judge can waive the wait for good cause.
Validity: 60 days from issuance.

How many witnesses, and who can marry you?

Witnesses: We couldn't confirm this at the official source. Ask the office.
Who can officiate: Ordained ministers or elders and other clergy; judges (active or retired); clerks of circuit courts; and Florida notaries public (Fla. Stat. 741.07).

Florida counties with an AltarPlan guide

These Florida counties have their own guide: fee, office, documents and official link, with a verification date.

Hillsborough County (Tampa)$86 (includes one certified copy).
Miami-Dade County (Miami)$86.
Orange County (Orlando)$86.

Other counties couples often look up

We haven't verified these counties yet. The Florida rules on this page apply; the fee and the office depend on the county, so confirm them on the official website.

Broward County (Fort Lauderdale)State rule No guide of its own yet.
Duval County (Jacksonville)State rule No guide of its own yet.
Lee County (Fort Myers)State rule No guide of its own yet.
Osceola County (Kissimmee)State rule No guide of its own yet.
Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach)State rule No guide of its own yet.
Polk County (Lakeland)State rule No guide of its own yet.

How to get a marriage license in Florida

Confirm where to apply: Clerk of the Circuit Court or a county court judge.
Gather your ID: Original, current ID: U.S. driver's license, federal or state ID, passport, military ID, permanent resident card or naturalization certificate. Social Security number for citizens.
Get your payment ready: Miami-Dade: $86; $61 with a premarital course. Varies slightly by county.
Count the waiting period: Florida residents: the license takes effect 3 days after the application, unless they present a premarital course certificate. Non-residents do not wait. A judge can waive the wait for good cause.
Marry within the validity period: 60 days from issuance.
Before you go, confirm everything with the office that issues the license: fees and hours change.

Frequently asked questions

Is a Florida marriage license valid anywhere in the state?

Only in Florida; it is not valid for weddings outside the state.

What is the minimum age to marry in Florida?

18. At 17, with written, notarized consent from a parent or guardian, and only if the other person is no more than 2 years older. Under 17: no.

Who can officiate a wedding in Florida?

Ordained ministers or elders and other clergy; judges (active or retired); clerks of circuit courts; and Florida notaries public (Fla. Stat. 741.07).

Is there a discount if we take a premarital course?

A premarital course of at least 4 hours with a registered provider, taken within the last year: removes the 3-day wait and reduces the fee by $25 (Fla. Stat. 741.01(4)).

Does AltarPlan issue the license?

No. AltarPlan is not a government office and does not issue licenses. This information is a general guide, not legal advice: confirm with the office.

Sources and review date

The Florida Legislature, Florida Statutes 2026, chapter 741 (opens in a new tab) Accessed Nov 4, 2026.

Reviewed Nov 4, 2026. If you spot an error, write to us.

AltarPlan is not a government office and does not issue licenses. General information, not legal advice. Confirm with the county office.