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FAQ: Other Services
Marriage Licenses & Ceremonies
Marriage Licenses & Ceremonies - (561) 355-2986
Marriage Licenses/Requirements
Waiting Period/Validity of Marriage License
Premarital Courses
Marriages Involving Minors 17 Years of Age or Younger
Marriage Licenses Fees
Marriage Ceremonies
Marriage Licenses/Requirements
Where do I go to get a marriage license application?
What are the requirements for a marriage license?
Both parties must apply in person and each must provide one of the following forms of identification:
- Driver’s license
- Federal or state identification card
- Passport showing your name and date of birth
Birth certificates or green cards are NOT acceptable for identification.
If one or both parties were previously married, are there additional requirements?
You must provide the exact date that the marriage ended and how it was ended. Documentation (for death, divorce, annulments, etc.) is not required.
Do I have to be a resident of Florida to apply for a marriage license?
No.
Do I have to have a blood test?
No.
How can I obtain copies or certified copies of my marriage license, after I am married?
You may search Palm Beach County's Official Records online and print an uncertified copy on your own printer for free. Certified copies may be obtained from the Clerk's Records Service Center. If your license was obtained in another county or state, you must search the records in that county or state.
Waiting Period/Validity of Marriage License
Is there a waiting period for the marriage license to become valid?
- There is a three (3) day waiting period after applying, if one or both of you are a Florida resident.
- To waive the three (3) day waiting period and have your license immediately valid:
- Both parties must attend and complete a premarital course from a registered provider
- You must provide the certificate of completion when applying for your license
How long is my marriage license application valid?
You must get married within 60 days, or the application is not valid.
Premarital Courses
Where can I find a registered premarital course?
A list is available at all Clerk & Comptroller locations, or any licensed marriage counselor or clergy can provide the information.
If I read the Marriage Handbook, is that the same as attending a premarital course?
No.
Marriages Involving Minors 17 Years of Age or Younger
Can I get married if I am 16 or 17 years of age?
You must provide the following:
- Your birth certificate, showing your parents names
- A parental consent form
- Both parents must be present with their own identification on hand
Exception: If your parents are divorced and one parent has full custody:
- Proof of custody must also be presented
- The consent of only the custodial parent will be required in writing
Can minors UNDER 16 years old apply for a marriage license? And, what documentation is required?
- Minors under age 16 are required to go to a judge who will grant or deny the marriage license.
- If you are already the parents of a child, you must present the child’s birth certificate.
- If you are the expected parents of a child, the pregnancy must be verified by a written statement from a licensed physician.
Marriage Licenses Fees
What is the marriage license fee?
Refer to Fees and Costs for current fees. There is a discount if you both attend a registered premarital course and provide the certificate of completion when you apply for your license.
Marriage Ceremonies
Can I get married at the courthouse?
Yes. You may get married at any Clerk & Comptroller’s office on or after the day your license becomes valid. A fee is required for the ceremony. The fee can be paid by cash, check or money order. See Fees and Costs for current fee information.
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