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Miami-Dade County requires an online pre-application and appointment before you visit the Clerk of Courts in person, and offers a meaningful discount for completing a premarital course.
| License fee | $86, reduced to $61 with a completed premarital preparation course certificate. |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | 3 days for Florida residents (waivable with a premarital course); non-Florida residents are exempt from the waiting period entirely. |
| Documents / ID required | Valid government-issued photo ID for both applicants. |
| License validity | 60 days from the date of issuance (Florida statewide rule). |
| 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. |
| Office hours | By appointment; the process typically takes under 30 minutes once at the office. |
Special notes
Card payments carry a 3.5% service charge; cash is accepted with no surcharge. If neither applicant lives in Florida, you skip the 3-day wait automatically — useful for destination weddings.
Frequently asked questions
Do out-of-state visitors have to wait 3 days in Miami-Dade County?
No. Florida’s 3-day waiting period only applies to Florida residents. If neither applicant lives in Florida, the license is valid immediately.
Certified copies in Miami-Dade County
$9 for the first certified copy, $7 for each additional copy
| Issued by | Miami-Dade Clerk of the Courts, Marriage License Bureau |
|---|---|
| Fee details | $9 first copy, $7 each additional. A $2-per-year search fee is added if you do not know the marriage year. |
| How to order | Online license search (licenses from 1971 on), by mail to 601 NW 1 Court, Suite 1900, or in person. |
| Timing | Not stated by the Clerk. |
| Heads up | Another page on the same site lists a certified copy at $7 rather than $9. |
Source: Miami-Dade Clerk - Marriage License Certified Copies · checked October 2026 · How many copies do you need?
Official source: Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts — https://www.miamidadeclerk.gov/clerk/marriage-licenses.page
Last verified: August 2026
Last verified: August 2026
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