Florida Marriage Requirements
There are two basic requirements for getting a marriage license:
- Both parties (spouse 1 and spouse 2) must be age 18 or over and must apply in person at the same time.
- There are two forms of identification that may be required, described below.
The first form of identification required is a valid photo identification issued by the federal or state government. The photo identification must have the correct legal name, date of birth and signature of the applicant. The following valid proofs of photo identifications are accepted:
- Driver's license (U.S. state or government)
- Passport
- U.S. military identification
- State identification card (U.S. state or government)
- Alien registration card
The second form of identification is required if the applicant has been issued a U.S. Social Security number. In accordance with Florida State Statute, any person who has been issued a Social Security number will need to provide that number.
Any person who is not a citizen of the U.S. may provide either a Social Security number or an alien registration number, if one has been issued. If neither has been issued, another form of identification may be required.
Additional Information:
- The state of Florida DOES NOT require blood tests.
- You do not need to be a resident of this county or of Florida to obtain a marriage license. Marriage licenses are for use in the state within 60 days of the date of issue.
- There is a 3 day waiting period, once you receive your license.
- The three day waiting period can be waived if you take a state approved pre-marital course.
- By law, the Family Law Handbook must be read before you get a marriage license. It is available for viewing on this page.
- If either applicant has been previously married, the exact date of the last divorce, death or annulment must be provided.
For more information, please check with your County Clerk of Courts Office.