Marriage licenses are issued at the town or city level. Both the bride and groom must visit the town office in person to apply for the marriage license. You may want to check your town's website for information. 

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• If both of you are residents of the state of Florida, you should both apply at the town office where at least one of you is a resident. If you are residents of different Florida towns, you both may apply in one town or the other - you do not need to apply separately in each town. 

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• If one is from out of state, then both of you should apply in the town where one holds residency. 

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• If neither of you is a resident of Florida, then you may apply in any Florida town office. It need not be the same town where you plan to be married. 

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Your marriage license is valid for 60 days and can only be used within the State of Florida. There is no longer a Waiting Period from the time your marriage license is issued until your wedding can take place. The person performing the ceremony is responsible for filing the marriage certificate with the town office that issued the marriage license. 

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Requirements

To obtain a marriage license: 

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• Photo ID such as a driver's license may be required. 

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• If this is not the first marriage for one of you, bring a certified copy (raised seal) of the divorce from or death certificate of the last spouse.

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• Applicants must be over 18 years old. Written parental consent is required for an applicant under 18. Written parental consent and written consent of a judge are required for an applicant under 16. 

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• No blood test is required. 

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• You may want to check with the municipal clerk where you are filing before-hand to find out what that municipality's policies are. 
   

The following individuals are authorized to perform marriages in Florida: 

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• Ordained ministers of the gospel 

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• A person licensed to preach by an association of ministers, religious seminary or ecclesiastical body 

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• Judges or justices (FL residents only) 

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• Lawyers admitted to the Florida Bar (FL residents only) 

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• Florida Notaries 

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Florida does not have Justices of the Peace. Out-of-state Notaries and Justices of the Peace cannot officiate weddings in Florida.