Miami-Dade County, Florida
County clerk guides for Miami-Dade County.
Miami-Dade County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Miami-Dade County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $86, reduced to $61 with a completed premarital preparation course certificate. |
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| Waiting period | 3 days for Florida residents (waivable with a premarital course); non-Florida residents are exempt from the waiting period entirely. |
| License validity | 60 days from the date of issuance (Florida statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Valid government-issued photo ID for both applicants. |
| Where & how to apply | Complete the online Marriage License Pre-Application, then schedule and attend an in-person appointment at the Clerk of Courts. Both applicants must appear together. |
Full Miami-Dade County marriage license guide →
Florida rules that apply in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade 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 →
Miami-Dade 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 |
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| 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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