Duval County, Florida
County clerk guides for Duval County.
Duval County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Duval County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $86 standard fee, reduced to $61 with proof of completing a Florida-approved premarital preparation course. |
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| Waiting period | 3 days for Florida residents (waived by completing the premarital course); non-residents of Florida are exempt from the waiting period entirely (Florida statewide rule). |
| License validity | 60 days from the date of issuance (Florida statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Valid government-issued photo ID (state ID, driver's license, military ID, or passport) and Social Security numbers for both applicants. If either applicant was married before, bring the exact date the prior marriage ended (divorce, death, or annulment); if it ended within the last 60 days, bring proof. Both applicants must also read Florida's Family Law Handbook, which is required by law. |
| Where & how to apply | Apply together, in person, at the Duval County Clerk of Courts. Allow about 30 minutes to complete the application. |
Full Duval County marriage license guide →
Florida rules that apply in Duval County
These come from Florida state law, so they are the same in every county:
- Minimum age to marry: 18 without restriction; 17-year-olds may marry with written consent from both parents or a legal guardian.
- Waiting period: 3 days for Florida residents, waivable by completing a state-approved premarital preparation course. Non-residents of Florida are exempt from the waiting period entirely.
- License validity: 60 days from the date of issuance.
- Blood test required: No
How the fee compares
The standard fee we have verified for Duval County is $86. Across the 81 counties and cities ClerkGuide has researched so far, standard fees run from $20 to $172, with a median of $76 — so this one is higher than about 64% of them. A reduced fee is available here if you complete a premarital preparation course or meet another discount condition, so check the full guide before you pay the standard amount. See fees state by state →
Duval County vs. other Florida counties
Fees are set locally, so they can differ noticeably even inside one state. Here is how the Florida counties we cover line up, cheapest first:
| Duval County | $86 standard · reduced fee available |
|---|---|
| Broward County | $86 standard · reduced fee available |
| Hillsborough County | $86 standard · reduced fee available |
| Orange County | $86 standard · reduced fee available |
| Miami-Dade County | $86 standard · reduced fee available |
| Lee County | $93.50 standard · reduced fee available |
| Polk County | $93.50 standard · reduced fee available |
| Pinellas County | $93.50 standard · reduced fee available |
| Palm Beach County | $136 standard · reduced fee available |
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