Marriage License Requirements in Florida
Florida offers a meaningful discount and waiting-period waiver for couples who complete a premarital preparation course, and exempts out-of-state visitors from the waiting period altogether. Requirements below apply statewide; fees and appointment rules are set by each county’s Clerk of Courts.
| Minimum age to marry | 18 without restriction; 17-year-olds may marry with written consent from both parents or a legal guardian. |
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| 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 |
Counties we cover in Florida
Requirements above are set by Florida state law and apply the same way in every county. The fee, hours, and exact application process are set locally — select your county above for those specifics.