Last updated September 2026.
Getting married in Florida? D’Arienzo Psychology offers a convenient online Florida premarital preparation course for $14.97 per couple, developed by board-certified psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Justin D’Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP.
Qualifying premarital education can provide two practical benefits when applying for a Florida marriage license: it can eliminate Florida’s three-day waiting period for qualifying Florida residents and may reduce the marriage-license fee when the required certificate is presented to the county clerk.
Current county clerk fee schedules commonly list an $86 marriage-license fee reduced to $61 after completion of qualifying premarital education, a $25 reduction. Because county procedures and fees can change, couples should verify the current fee with the Florida county where they plan to apply.
Take the $14.97 Florida Premarital Preparation Course
Watch: Florida Online Premarital Preparation Course
In this video, Dr. Justin D’Arienzo explains the Florida premarital preparation course and some of the practical benefits available to couples who complete qualifying premarital education before applying for their marriage license.
How Much Does the Florida Online Premarital Course Cost?
D’Arienzo Psychology’s Florida online premarital preparation course costs $14.97 per couple.
One course purchase covers the couple. The program is completed online and is designed to provide both the education required for qualifying Florida premarital preparation and practical relationship information couples can use as they prepare for marriage.
Based on current county fee schedules showing a $25 marriage-license reduction, the financial benefit exceeds the $14.97 course price while also providing several hours of relationship education.
Florida Premarital Course and the Three-Day Waiting Period
Florida law generally requires Florida residents who have not completed qualifying premarital education to wait three days before their marriage license becomes effective.
When a couple submits valid certificates showing completion of a qualifying premarital preparation course, Florida law provides that the effective date of the marriage license is not delayed by that three-day period.
Non-Florida residents are generally exempt from the three-day waiting period. Couples should verify current procedures with the county clerk where they plan to apply for their marriage license.
Can a Florida Premarital Course Be Completed Online?
Yes. Florida law specifically allows qualifying premarital preparation education to be provided through electronic media.
That means couples do not necessarily need to attend an in-person class. D’Arienzo Psychology’s Florida premarital course is completed online, allowing couples to work through the program from home.
What Does Florida Require in a Premarital Preparation Course?
Florida law requires qualifying premarital preparation to last at least four hours.
Topics permitted under Florida law include:
- Conflict management
- Communication skills
- Financial responsibilities
- Children and parenting responsibilities
- Relationship problems commonly reported by married couples seeking counseling
At the conclusion of the course, participants must receive a certificate of completion containing the information required by Florida law.
Why Take a Florida Premarital Course From a Psychologist?
Florida law specifically identifies a psychologist licensed under Chapter 490 as one of the professional categories qualified to provide premarital preparation education.
D’Arienzo Psychology’s course was developed by Dr. Justin D’Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP, a board-certified clinical psychologist, former active-duty U.S. Navy psychologist, relationship expert, author, and educator.
For more than two decades, Dr. D’Arienzo has worked with couples across the relationship continuum, including dating, premarital preparation, communication, intimacy, marriage, infidelity, conflict, separation, and divorce.
His work with couples extends beyond Florida through relationship education, online services, books, media appearances, and work with couples nationally and internationally.
Relationship Education, Not Just a Marriage-License Requirement
The financial and licensing benefits are useful, but the larger purpose of premarital education is to help couples prepare for marriage before problems develop.
Our Florida premarital course includes practical psychological education involving areas such as:
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Personality differences
- Emotional needs
- Relationship expectations
- Money and financial responsibilities
- Intimacy and affection
- Trust and commitment
- Children and parenting
- Building healthy long-term relationship habits
The goal is not to create a marriage in which disagreement never occurs. Healthy couples still experience differences and conflict. Premarital education can help couples develop better ways to understand one another, communicate effectively, and manage disagreement constructively.
About Dr. Justin D’Arienzo, Psychologist and Relationship Expert
Dr. Justin D’Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP is a board-certified clinical psychologist and relationship expert based in Jacksonville, Florida.
His professional work includes couples psychology, relationship education, premarital preparation, psychological assessment, and family psychology. He has worked with couples throughout the United States and internationally and provides relationship education to a broad public audience through books, social media, videos, interviews, and The Dr. D’Arienzo Show.
Dr. D’Arienzo has also written relationship-focused books designed to help individuals and couples understand attraction, compatibility, communication, relationship patterns, and long-term partnership.
You can learn more about his books and relationship resources on the Dr. Justin D’Arienzo books and relationship resources page.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida Online Premarital Courses
How much does the D’Arienzo Psychology Florida premarital course cost?
The online course currently costs $14.97 per couple.
Can I take the Florida premarital course completely online?
Yes. Florida law permits qualifying premarital instruction through electronic media, and the D’Arienzo Psychology course is offered online.
Does taking a premarital course eliminate Florida’s three-day waiting period?
For qualifying Florida residents who present valid certificates of completion, Florida law provides that the marriage license’s effective date is not delayed by the standard three-day waiting period.
Do I receive a discount on my Florida marriage license?
Qualifying premarital education can reduce the marriage-license fee. Current Florida county clerk schedules commonly show a standard fee of $86 and a reduced fee of $61 after qualifying premarital education, although couples should verify the current amount with their county clerk.
How long is a qualifying Florida premarital course?
Florida law requires at least four hours of qualifying premarital preparation education.
Do we have to complete the course together?
Florida law allows individuals intending to marry to complete qualifying premarital preparation together or separately. Couples may nevertheless find it useful to discuss the relationship material together.
Start the Florida Online Premarital Preparation Course
If you are planning to marry in Florida, you can complete D’Arienzo Psychology’s online Florida premarital preparation course for $14.97 per couple from the convenience of home.
Florida Premarital Preparation Course — $14.97 Per Couple
Visit the official Florida online premarital course instruction and enrollment page for complete course information.
This page provides general educational information about Florida premarital education. Marriage-license fees, discounts, waiting-period requirements, and county procedures may change. Couples should confirm current requirements with the Florida county clerk where they intend to apply for their marriage license.
