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How to Search and Obtain Marriage Records or Marriage License in Florida
Weddings are wonderful and happy occasions. It takes a lot of work,
to get everything coordinated and ensure all runs smoothly. Applying for
your Florida marriage license is a vital part of all this preparation.
Needed prior to any new marriage ceremony (they are not required for
those who wish to renew their vows), these licenses are obtained at your
local County Clerk�s office and may require up to a 3-day waiting
period.
So who can apply for this marriage license? Males and females who are
over the age of 18 years of age may apply for one, or if a minor�s
parents are deceased and there is no other guardian appointed for this
person, then they are able to apply. Minors who, under oath, swear that
they are parents or expecting a child may also apply, provided they
obtain a judge�s permission (a licensed physician must verify and write
a statement regarding this pregnancy), or minors who were married
previously or who have parental or guardian consent may also apply for a
wedding license. Same-sex marriages are not permitted, at this time, in
the State of Florida.
When applying for your marriage license, both you and your partner must
be present at the County Clerk�s office (a listing will be provided at
the end of this article) and both must present valid photo
identification (driver�s license, state identification, or military
identification). Additionally, you will have to produce your social
security card or your valid passport and be able to pay the $93.50 fee.
If you have previously attended a premarital preparation class, offered
by an approved provider, your cost for a marriage license is only
$61.00.
Those who have been previously married must also provide the date that
their divorce was finalized or their partner�s death. If said divorce
occurred within the last 30 days, then a certified copy of the divorce
decree or the partner�s death certificate will be required.
While you do not need to take a blood test in order to get married in
the State of Florida, each person that is applying for the license is
required, by law, to read the �Family Law Handbook,� before they can
receive their marriage license (a link, so that you may look over this
handbook, is provided at the end of this article for your convenience).
Once this is done and the required forms are filled out, licenses are
issued immediately, but bear in mind that, unless you have attended an
approved premarital preparation class, there will be a 3-day waiting
period before the license is effective, allowing the marriage to take
place. Those who are from out-of-state are not subject to the 3-day
holding period.
Florida marriage licenses are good for 60 days after the date they were
issued and are only valid for marriages performed within the State of
Florida.
Applying for your Florida Marriage License is easy when you follow the
correct steps and prepare ahead of time. Now that you know what is
required, you should have no problem applying for your license and you
can focus on seating arrangements, caterers, and wedding brunches.
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
As promised, here are some helpful links, to make things even easier ~
To read a copy of the Florida �Family Law Handbook,� please visit:
http://www.clerk-alachua-fl.org/clerk/famlaw.html
County Clerk�s Offices:
Florida: ~ http://www.myflorida.com/
Alachua County Recorder
Gainesville, FL
352 - 374 - 3623
Baker County Clerk
Macclenny, FL
904 - 259 - 3121
Bay County Recorder
Panama City, FL
850 - 763 - 9061
Bradford County Recorder
Stark, FL
904 - 966 - 6263
Brevard County Recorder
Titusville, FL
407 - 264 - 5350
Broward County Clerk
Ft Lauderdale, FL
954 - 831 - 6600
Calhoun County Clerk
Blountstown, FL
850 - 674 - 4545
Charlotte County Clerk
Punta Gorda, FL
813 - 637 - 2126
Citrus County Clerk
Inverness, FL
352 - 637 - 9415
Clay County Clerk
Green Cove Spring, FL
904 - 269 - 6302
Collier Clerk
Naples, FL
941 - 732 - 2646
Dade County Recorder
Miami, FL
305 - 275 - 1155
De Soto County Clerk
Arcadia, FL
941 - 993 - 4876
Dixie County Recorder
Cross City, FL
352 - 498 - 1200
Duval County Recorder
Jacksonville, FL
904 - 630 - 1436
Escambia County Recorder
Pensacola, FL
904 - 436 - 5718
Flagler County Clerk
Bunnell, FL
904 - 437 - 7414
Franklin County Clerk
Apalachicola, FL
850 - 697 - 2112
Gadsen County Clerk
Quincy, FL
850 - 875 - 4700
Gilchrist County Clerk
Tranton, FL
352 - 463 - 2345
Glades County Clerk
Moore Haven, FL
941 - 675 - 6553
Gulf County Clerk
Port Saint Joe, FL
850 - 229 - 6113
Hamilton County Clerk
Jasper, FL
904 - 792 - 1288
Hardee County Clerk
Wauchula, FL
941 - 773 - 4174
Hendry County Clerk
La Belle, FL
941 - 675 - 5217
Hernando County Recorder
Brooksville, FL
352 - 754 - 4201
Highlands County Clerk
Sebring, FL
941 - 453 - 7538
Hillsborough County Recorder
Tampa, FL
813 - 276 - 8100
Holmes County Clerk
Bonifay, FL
850 - 547 - 1100
Indian River County Recorder
Vero Beach, FL
561 - 770 - 5185
Jackson County Clerk
Marianna, FL
850 - 482 - 9552
Jefferson County Clerk
Monticello, FL
850 - 342 - 0218
Lafayette County Clerk
Mayo, FL
904 - 294 - 1600
Lake County Clerk
Tavares, FL
352 - 742 - 4111
Lee County Clerk
Fort Myers, FL
941 - 335 - 2339
Leon County Recorder
Tallahasee, FL
850 - 488 - 7534
Levy County Clerk
Bronson, FL
352 - 486 - 5266
Liberty County Clerk
Bristol, FL
850 - 643 - 2215
Madison County Clerk
Madison, FL
850 - 973 - 4176
Manatee County Recorder
Bradenton, FL
941 - 748 - 0800
Marion County Clerk
Ocala, FL
352 - 620 - 3924
Martin County Clerk
Stuart, FL
561 - 288 - 5533
Monroe County Recorder
Kay West, FL
305 - 294 - 4641
Nassau County Recorder
Fernandina Beach, FL
904 - 879 - 2916
Okaloosa County Recorder
Crestview, FL
850 - 689 - 5000
Okeechobee County Clerk
Okeechobee, FL
941 - 763 - 2131
Orange County Recorder
Orlando, FL
407 - 836 - 2065
Osceola County Clerk
Kissimmee, FL
407 - 847 - 1300
Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, FL
561 - 355 - 2996
Pasco County Clerk
Dade City, FL
352 - 521 - 4468
Pinellas County Clerk
Clearwater, FL
727 - 464 - 4700
Polk County Recorder
Bartow, FL
941 - 534 - 6511
Putnam County Recorder
Palatka, FL
904 - 329 - 0250
Santa Rosa County Recorder
Milton, FL
850 - 623 - 0135
Sarasota County
Sarasota, FL
941 - 362 - 4066
Seminole County Clerk
Sanford, FL
407 - 323 - 4330
St Johns County Recorder ~ http://www.clk.co.st-johns.fl.us/marriage.htm
St Augustine, FL
904 - 819 - 3640
St Lucie County Clerk
Fort Peirce, FL
561 - 871 - 5388
Sumter County Clerk
Bushnell, FL
352 - 793 - 0215
Suwanne County Clerk
Live Oak, FL
904 - 362 - 2827
Taylor County Clerk
Perry, FL
850 - 838 - 3506
Union County Clerk
Lake Butler, FL
904 - 496 - 3711
Volusia County Recorder
Deland, FL
904 - 822 - 5708
Wakulla County Clerk
Crawfordville, FL
850 - 926 - 3331
Walton County Recorder
Defuniak Spring, FL
850 - 892 - 8115
Washington County Recorder
Chipley, FL
850 - 638 - 6009
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