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Lee County marriage licenses are issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at offices in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, starting with an online pre-application before both applicants finalize the license in person.
| License fee | $93.50 standard fee. $61 for Florida residents who both complete a state-approved premarital preparation course before applying. |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | 3 days for Florida residents, waived by completing the state-approved premarital course. Non-residents of Florida are exempt from the waiting period entirely (Florida statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Valid photo ID showing name and date of birth for both applicants (U.S. driver’s license, state ID card, passport, military ID, Matricula ID, foreign passport, or valid Permanent Resident/Alien Registration card). Both applicants must read Florida’s Family Law Handbook and sign a Statement of Compliance. If claiming the premarital-course discount, bring the course completion certificate. |
| License validity | 60 days from the date of issuance (Florida statewide rule). |
| Where & how to apply | Complete the online pre-application on the Clerk’s website (valid for 30 days) and note your Kiosk Transaction Number, then both applicants appear together in person at the Fort Myers or Cape Coral office to finalize the license. |
| Office hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at both the Fort Myers and Cape Coral offices. |
Special notes
Completing Florida’s state-approved premarital preparation course does double duty for Florida residents: it drops the fee from $93.50 to $61 and waives the standard 3-day waiting period. Non-residents are exempt from the waiting period regardless, but do not qualify for the discounted fee.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a marriage license in Lee County, Florida?
$93.50 standard, or $61 if both applicants are Florida residents and complete a state-approved premarital preparation course before applying.
Do we need an appointment for a Lee County marriage license?
You should start with the online pre-application (valid 30 days), but the final step still requires both applicants to appear together in person at the Fort Myers or Cape Coral Clerk’s office; call ahead to confirm current appointment or walk-in policy.
Official source: Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court — https://www.leeclerk.org/services/marriage-licenses-ceremonies
Last verified: September 2026
Last verified: September 2026
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