Looking for
domestic partnership information? Click here.
MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
You do not have to be a resident of Florida to apply for a marriage
license; however, both parties must be present when applying. One of
the following forms of identification is required for each party to obtain
a marriage license:
- Driver's license issued in the United States;
- Federal or state identification card; or
- Passport showing your name and date of birth.
Birth certificates or green cards are not acceptable. A blood test is not
required.
If either party was married before, the manner in which the last
marriage ended and the exact date the marriage ended are required. Copies of the death certificate or Final Decree of Divorce, Dissolution or
Annulment are not required.
Applicants who are 16 or 17 years of age: In addition to the above
listed requirements, the following documents must be presented when
one or both of the applicants are within this age bracket:
- Minor's birth certificate showing parent's name.
-
A parental consent form may be obtained at the time of the
application.
Both parents must be present with their own identification on
hand. The exception will be if the parents are divorced and one
parent has full custody of the minor. In this case, proof of
custody must be presented and only the consent of the custodial
parent will be required in writing.
Applicants under 16 years of age: Minors who, under oath, swear
that they are the parents or expected parents of a child may apply for
a marriage license. If they are already parents, the child's birth
certificate must be presented. Otherwise, the pregnancy must be
verified by a written statement from a licensed physician.
A previously married minor may apply without the need for
parental consent.
The cost of a license is $93.50. Residents of the State of Florida have
the option of attending a premarital course from a registered provider,
or waiting three days, as Florida law requires, for the marriage license to become effective. A
directory of premarital course providers is available at all court
locations. If a certificate of completion is provided at the time of
application, you will receive a cost reduction of $32.50 and the three-day
waiting period will be waived.
If one applicant is a Florida resident and the other is not, they may both
attend the course to receive the full benefit. If only the Florida
resident attends the course, the three-day waiting period will still be
required.
MARRIAGE CEREMONIES
The Circuit Civil Department takes applications for and issues marriage
licenses as well as performs ceremonies. A fee of $30.00 is required for the Clerk to perform a ceremony. The Clerk accepts cash, check or money orders.
A license is valid in any county in the State of Florida. It is valid for
60 days and no extensions may be made.
LOCATIONS
All locations are open 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except
legal holidays.
|
Main Courthouse, Room 3.2300
205 North Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Telephone: (561) 355-2986
Map/Directions
Midwestern Communities Service Center
200 Civic Center Way, Suite 500
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Telephone: (561) 355-4860
Map/Directions
South County Courthouse, Room 160
200 W. Atlantic Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Telephone: (561) 274-1588
Map/Directions
|
|
North County Courthouse, Room 1202
3188 PGA Blvd.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Telephone: (561) 624-6650
Map/Directions
West County Courthouse
38844 SR 80
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Telephone: (561) 996-4843
Map/Directions
|
Our mailing address is P.O. Box 4667, West Palm Beach, FL 33402-4667.
