Florida Marriage Laws

Florida State's Marriage Ceremony Officiating Requirements

After the marriage, Ministers have to provide certificate of marriage on the marriage license and return it to the office, where it got issued.

Title XLIII Chapter 741.07

"All regularly ordained ministers of the gospel or elders in communion with some church, or other ordained clergy [may solemnize marriages in the State of Florida]."

Florida Marriage License Information

One has to finish all the legal activities of wedding done at least a month prior the wedding date. The marriage license is valid for 60 days. Requirements keep on varying as per the county in Florida.

Before you apply for an Florida marriage license, what you must know and which documents you need with you etc information is provided here. If you already finalized with your marriage date, then go ahead don't just let anything put a dent in it, even the marriage laws of Florida too.

Identification Requirement: Florida requires picture ID like a Birth Certificate or a driving license and Social Security card or passport number or I-94 card is valid.

Residency Requirement: It is not at all necessary to be resident of Florida.

If Previously Married: For previously married person it is must to supply a date of divorce or date of spouse's death. In case if within the past 30 days the divorce or spouse's death occurred, provision of a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate is also must.

Wait Period in Florida: For Florida residents there is no waiting period for those who completed a state sanctioned marriage preparation course in last 12 months. 3 day waiting period is there for those who have not taken that course.

Marriage Fees Required in Florida: $93.50.

Any Other Test Required in Florida: Blood or other medical tests are not required.

Cousin Marriage in Florida: Yes.

Proxy Marriages in Florida: No.

Marriage for Same-Sex Option in Florida: No.

Common Law Marriage Option in Florida: No.

Under 18 Marriages: If an individual is in between 16 to 18 years of age, with parental consent a marriage license can be obtained. If parent of any one of them are not available may be because of sole custody or death, the permission of one parent is also sufficient. A county judge issues the marriage license for under 16 years age, with or without parental permission.

About Marriage Certificate Copy:

it's better if you confirm the information with the Florida county clerk or the local marriage license office before finalizing the marriage plans.