Florida Marriage License

Florida Marriage License:

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Florida Marriage License

The new couple must obtain a Florida Marriage License in the State of Florida prior to the ceremony. The fee is paid direct to the clerk of court: The cost is currently $89 + $3/each additional copy (as of 5/1/19).  If you prefer Gulf Beach Weddings handle all of the filing in advance of the ceremony, you should consider the Marriage License by Mail program.  This saves you a trip to the courthouse, we handle all of the filing back and forth with the Clerk’s office, Department of Vital Statistics, and includes Two Certified Copies. Here is a link to a copy of the Florida Marriage License Handbook.

Florida Resident:

• Bride and Groom must go to clerk of court in State of Florida to obtain your marriage license.
• Bride and Groom must have a valid photo identification such as a driver’s license, state identification card, government or military identification card, or a passport.
• A social security number is required to obtain a marriage license.
• If either party was previously married and divorced, the date of the divorce will be required. If the date of the divorce was within the thirty days prior to the new application for a marriage license, a certified copy of the recorded final order will be required.
• There is a 3 day waiting period for Florida Residence, we offer an online marriage premarital course avoid the marriage waiting period.

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Out of State Residents / US Citizens:

• If you are an out of state resident you may obtain your Florida Marriage License by our using our Florida Marriage License By Mail program.
• You may also obtain your Florida Marriage License at any clerk of court in the State of Florida.
• Bride and Groom must have valid photo identification such as a driver’s license, state identification card, government or military identification card, or a passport.
• There is no waiting period for out of state residents.
• If either party was previously married and divorced, the date of the divorce will be required. If the date of the divorce was within the thirty days prior to the new application for a marriage license, a certified copy of the recorded final order will be required.

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International Residents:

• You may obtain your Florida Marriage License by our using our Florida Marriage License By Mail.
• You may also obtain your Florida Marriage License at any clerk of court in the State of Florida.
• Bride and Groom must have a valid photo passport.
• If either party is from a foreign country and not a U.S. citizen, alien registration documentation, or other proof which contains an alien registration number is acceptable to obtain a marriage license.
• If either party was previously married and divorced, the date of the divorce will be required. If the date of the divorce was within the thirty days prior to the new application for a marriage license, a certified copy of the recorded final order will be required.
• There is no waiting period for international residents.
• Most international counties require the bride and groom register the license at the local registrar office or government agency, please check with your embassy / consulate or appropriate office.
• We do offer the ‘Aspostille’ Service if required in your home Country.  The additional cost for this is $200 and includes the cost of the Apostille + Standard Carrier with Tracking (FedEx, UPS, DHL, or USPS Certified International).

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TAMPA BEACHES

Pinellas County Clerk of Court – Website – (727) 464-7000 (ext. 4)

Downtown Clearwater:  315 Court Street – Clearwater, FL 33756

Downtown St Petersburg:  545 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

 Hillsborough County Florida – Clerk Of Court  –  Pasco County Florida – Clerk Of Court

 Sarasota County Florida – Clerk Of Court  –  Manatee County Florida – Clerk Of Court

DESTIN BEACHES

 Okaloosa County Florida – Clerk Of Court  –  Walton County Florida – Clerk Of Court

 Escambia County Florida – Clerk Of Court  –  Bay County Florida – Clerk Of Court

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Florida Marriage Hand Book – Download

Download – Marriage License Application

Name / Address Change Forms

Social Security – Driver License 

IRS Form 8822 – US Passport Name Change

Local Pre-Marital Course Provider (Tampa): Weddings & Wellness

Pre-Marital Course Provider:  Winshape Foundation – Retreat

WinShape Retreat is part of the WinShape Foundation, a ministry started by Truett and Jeannette Cathy. The Foundation’s goal is to provide meaningful experiences, and create connections that foster personal growth, strengthen relationships, and expose life-altering hope and truth. At the heart of WinShape Foundation lies WinShape Retreat, which embodies the Foundation’s vision. The grounds, previously used to house the Berry College dairy, were renovated in 2003 to become a transformative space for building relationships with your team, your spouse, or with God.

Florida Clerks Of Court Office

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