If the marriage license was filed with the Clerk’s Office after July 1991 you can request a copy from the Recording Division or go online to MyFloridaCounty.com.

All other request for marriage licenses prior to July 1991 should be sent to Recording Division including the information below.

When requesting copies or certified copies from the Recording Division please send a written request including the bride’s and groom’s names as well as the date of marriage. Please see our Fees Page for cost of certified copies.

A civil marriage ceremony can be performed in the Recording Division after the license is effective for an additional cost of $30.00. Witnesses are not required for a civil marriage ceremony.

• You must both come in to the Recording Division together.
• A picture ID is required in order for the clerk to witness your signature.
• Applicants do not have to be Florida residents.
• There is a 3 day waiting period before a marriage ceremony can take place. Exceptions to this rule:
  • There is no waiting period for Florida residents who have completed a 4 hour marriage preparation course within the last 12 months.
  • The waiting period is also waived for non-Florida residents.
• If either party has been previously married, it must be noted how and when the marriage ended.
• License is valid for 60 days after issuance.
• The cost is $93.50.
• The cost is reduced to $61.00 if the applicants have completed marital counseling by a person registered with the courthouse.
• Blood tests have not been required since this test was abolished in 1986.

Under any of the following circumstances a minor may obtain a marriage license:

• Minors who, under oath, swear that they are parents or expectant parents of a child may apply. In addition, the pregnancy must be verified by a written statement from a licensed physician.
• A previously married minor may also apply.
• A person aged 16 or 17 may apply with the consent of either both parents or a guardian, unless the parents are divorced and only one parent has full custody.

Yes, you may use a Florida marriage license in any county in Florida.