Marriage License Fees

Florida · 2026

Florida Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in Florida costs $86, and you wait 72 hours before the ceremony. The license is good for 60 days. A premarital course cuts $32.50 off.

Florida marriage license fees by county

Fees for the 13 counties we have verified, largest first. Each row links to a county page with where to apply and the official clerk link.

CountyLicenseCertified copyCourthouse ceremonyWait
Miami-Dade County$86$9$3072 hours (3 days)
Broward County$86$3$3072 hours (3 days)
Palm Beach County$86—$3072 hours (3 days)
Hillsborough County$86$3$3072 hours (3 days)
Orange County$86—$3072 hours (3 days)
Duval County$86——72 hours (3 days)
Pinellas County$86$3$3072 hours (3 days)
Lee County$86$3$3072 hours (3 days)
Polk County$86—$3072 hours (3 days)
Pasco County$86$3Not offered72 hours (3 days)
Brevard County$86—$3072 hours (3 days)
Volusia County$86$3$3072 hours (3 days)
Leon County$86$3$3072 hours (3 days)

— means the figure is not in our data. Check the county's official page.

Florida marriage license rules

License fee

$86 (Fla. Stat. §§741.01, 741.02)

The license costs $86, or $61 with proof of a premarital course. Miami-Dade, Orange, Duval, Polk and Leon all list the same amounts.

Source: polkclerkfl.gov

Premarital course discount

$32.50 off, $61 with course

Couples who finish a premarital course of at least 4 hours get $32.50 off, and Florida residents also skip the 3-day wait. Clerks list the discounted license at $61.

Source: leg.state.fl.us

Waiting period

72 hours (3 days)

The license takes effect 3 days after application unless the couple has completed a premarital course. Miami-Dade says non-Florida residents are exempt from the wait.

Source: leg.state.fl.us

How long the license is valid

60 days

The license is valid for 60 days after issuance and only inside Florida.

Source: leg.state.fl.us

Minimum age and parental consent

17 with consent; 18 without

The minimum age is 18, but a 17-year-old may marry with written parental consent if the other partner is no more than 2 years older.

Source: leg.state.fl.us

What to bring

Each partner needs an original, valid ID such as a US driver's license, a state or federal ID card, a passport, a military ID, an alien registration card or a naturalization certificate.

Source: miamidadeclerk.gov

Do both of you have to appear?

Yes

Both partners must be present at the clerk's office to get the license.

Source: miamidadeclerk.gov

Who can officiate

Ordained clergy, judicial officers (including retired ones), circuit court clerks and Florida notaries public may perform weddings.

Source: leg.state.fl.us

Out-of-state couples

Out-of-state couples can marry in Florida and do not have to wait 3 days. The license is only valid inside Florida.

Source: miamidadeclerk.gov

Who issues the license

County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Licenses are issued by the clerk of the circuit court (or a county court judge) in any Florida county.

Source: leg.state.fl.us

Not in our data yet: blood test, applying online, witnesses, proxy marriage. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Florida?

$86. The license costs $86, or $61 with proof of a premarital course. Miami-Dade, Orange, Duval, Polk and Leon all list the same amounts.

Is there a waiting period in Florida?

Yes, 72 hours (3 days). The license takes effect 3 days after application unless the couple has completed a premarital course. Miami-Dade says non-Florida residents are exempt from the wait.

How long is a Florida marriage license valid?

60 days. The license is valid for 60 days after issuance and only inside Florida.

How old do you have to be to get married in Florida?

The minimum age is 18, but a 17-year-old may marry with written parental consent if the other partner is no more than 2 years older.

Sources

Last verified . Fees and rules change; confirm with your county before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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