Florida marriage license, at a glance
- License fee
- $86
- Waiting period
- 3 days — Florida residents only; waived with a premarital course certificate, and non-residents are exempt
- Witnesses
- None required
- License valid for
- 60 days
Courthouse wedding in Florida
What you need to marry at a courthouse in Florida: the license fee, waiting period, ID and witness rules. Last verified October 14, 2026 against official sources.
More Florida rules
| Fee discount | $61 instead of $86 when the couple completes a registered premarital preparation course and presents the certificate. |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years old — 17-year-olds may marry only with parental consent and if the other party is no more than 2 years older |
| Required identification | Both applicants must be present with a valid photo ID (driver's license, state or federal ID card, or passport). |
| Who can perform the ceremony | Ordained clergy, judicial officers (including retired), clerks of the circuit courts, and Florida notaries public. |
Fees and procedures can differ by county. Always confirm with the clerk who will issue your license.
Where to apply
- Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court, Central Marriage License Bureau, 601 NW 1st Court, Room 1900, Miami, FL 33136 (Mon-Fri, 9 am to 4 pm) Official page
- Broward Clerk of Courts, Central Courthouse Midrise Building (Marriage Central), 540 SE 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, Room 02460, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Official page
- Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller: complete the online Marriage Kiosk, then request an in-person appointment at the courthouse location of your choice. Official page
The full Florida guide
A printable PDF with the step-by-step process, a day-of timeline, a checklist and a budget sheet for Florida.
Questions couples ask
How much does a marriage license cost in Florida?
The marriage license fee in Florida is $86.
Is there a waiting period for a courthouse wedding in Florida?
The waiting period in Florida is 3 days — Florida residents only; waived with a premarital course certificate, and non-residents are exempt.
Do you need witnesses to get married at a courthouse in Florida?
Witnesses in Florida: None required.
How long is a marriage license valid in Florida?
A marriage license in Florida is valid for 60 days.
Sources
Every rule above comes from an official page. We check these pages again every month.
- www.miamidadeclerk.gov: Marriage license fee, Waiting period after the license is issued, License valid for, Minimum age, Where to apply
- www.browardclerk.org: Marriage license fee, Fee discount, Required identification, Witnesses, Where to apply
- www.mypalmbeachclerk.com: Marriage license fee
- www.leg.state.fl.us: Waiting period after the license is issued, Minimum age
- www.leg.state.fl.us: License valid for
- www.mypalmbeachclerk.com: Required identification
- www.leg.state.fl.us: Who can perform the ceremony
- www.mypalmbeachclerk.com: Where to apply
This is an informational guide, not legal advice. Confirm requirements with your county clerk.