Avoid the 3-day wait requirement and save $32.50 on your marriage license in Sarasota County. We do provide the approved premarital course in an online format so you can save money on your marriage license and avoid waiting three days to have your marriage license issued to you.
The Sarasota County Courthouse will discount your marriage license application fee $32.50 upon completing our online premarital preparation course.
The cost of our the course is $19.99, so you will actually SAVE $12.51 on your marriage license and there will be no out of pocket cost.
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Please refer to the Sarasota County Clerk of Court website for additional information.http://www.sarasotaclerk.com/
Marriage License Application Requirements
Applicants must apply in person and bring a driver license, passport, or Florida Identification Card. If either applicant was previously married, the date the prior marriage ended by divorce, annulment, or death is required. In accordance with Florida Statute 741, the term “marriage” means only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife.
e-Marriage Self-Service Kiosks
Self-service kiosks, located in the Customer Service area at the Clerk’s business offices (Historic Courthouse, 2000 Main Street, Sarasota, FL, and the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL), provide a quick and efficient e-marriage license application option. E-Marriage kiosks are designed to improve the process by eliminating the need to stand in line at the courthouse. The self-service e-marriage license application process is not available through this website, as applicants are required to appear in person. Forms are not available for printing from this website, as the entire application process is electronic and available onsite at the Clerk’s offices. For more information about eMarriage in English, click here For more information about eMarriage en Espanol, haga clic aqui para Espanol
Marriage License Information
If the pre-marital course is not attended by both applicants, the license will not be valid until three days after issuance. Exceptions to the waiting period are non-Florida residents applying for a license, and persons asserting hardships which are determined by the County Court Judge. For state residents, a County Court Judge may waive the delayed effective date for good cause. Further, a license cannot be issued unless the parties file a statement with the Clerk of the Circuit Court that they have read the handbook and filed an affidavit as to the parties’ social security numbers. Requirements:
Clerk of the Circuit Court Locations
| Sarasota Main Office Customer Service Dept. 2000 Main Street Sarasota FL 34237 | Venice Branch Office R.L. Anderson Administration Center 4000 South Tamiami Trail Venice FL 34293 |
Marriage License
Marriage Ceremony
Should a man and a woman choose to be married by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, an additional $30.00 fee is required. Ceremonies are performed by a Deputy Clerk, and weather permitting, ceremonies may be performed outside. Alternate locations include the Marriage Parlor or historic Courtroom of the 1920’s Historic Courthouse in downtown Sarasota FL, or by the fountain at the R. L. Anderson Administration Center in Venice, FL. Please select Office Hours and Locations for current hours of operation and availability to perform marriage ceremonies.
Registered Premarital Course Providers
| When applying for a marriage license, the application fee shall be reduced by $32.50 upon the applicant furnishing a valid certificate of completion from a premarital course provider, registered with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Sarasota County, FL. Click HERE for a current list of Premarital Course Providers If the premarital course is not attended by both applicants, the marriage license will not be valid until three days after issuance. (Note: Exceptions to the waiting period are non-Florida residents applying for a license, and persons asserting hardships which are determined by the County Judge.) |
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My husband and I were interested in taking this course and then came to the conclusion that we didn’t need it right away and that getting married right away was more necessary ( for us ). I bought the course and then emailed Dr. Justin D’Arienzo and told him I didn’t want to do the course right now after I seen the extent of it and asked him for a refund. He told me a refund would be given to me right away. As it was the weekend we didn’t get in into our bank until Tuesday morning but we got it. It wasn’t a headache for me to get which is the last thing we need right now. So thank you for Dr. Justin D’ Arienzo for listening to my needs and not causing me more unnecessary hassle in my life right now. We will take your course as it looks very beneficial to us as a couple and I don’t want to miss out on the knowledge it looks like it gives just because we need to get married right away( for personal reasons). So thank you and we see and appreciate all you do for Texas couples. I recommend anyone who has the time to take this course.
Dr. D' Arienzo is patient, kind, understanding and practical in his approach to patient care. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating a list of issues. From working with children to adult couples and individuals, Dr. D'Arienzo and his staff have my highest endorsement.
This course was awesome. I definitely wouldn't mind taking more courses like this.
I misspelled my fiance's name. I requested an update Sunday morning at 12:38 AM. I had my new PDF premarital course certificate before 1:00 PM. The rapid response was not expected during the weekend, however very much appreciated.
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My fiance and I took the premarital course offered by Dr. D'Arienzo and I cannot shut up about it! I went into the course with low expectations, but was pleasantly surprised at how helpful the resources were! The things that we have both learned in this course have helped us to understand each other better and prepared us to manage conflict more effectively.
I highly recommend this course to every couple that plans to go to the altar! This will be especially helpful for those that already cohabitate, as this course will give "faces and names" to many issues that all couples face.
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