Florida marriage certificates from June 6, to present that have been recorded by the Clerk of Circuit Court are available through the Bureau of Vital Statistics. The certificate is issued as an abstract of the information taken from the marriage license and is acceptable as evidence that a marriage was finalized and recorded. After the ceremony, the marriage license is returned to the Clerk of Circuit Court to be filed and recorded. The Clerk will then forward the marriage record to the Bureau of Vital Statistics for permanent filing.
This process takes approximately 60 days. If the current marriage ceremony is less than 60 days from the date of application and immediate evidence of the marriage is required, you may contact the county Clerk of Circuit Court where the marriage license was issued. Any marriages prior to June 6, are obtainable from the Clerk of Circuit Court where the marriage license was issued.
Florida Clerk of Circuit Court Link. We do not recommend using any other online vendor. The application process requires you to share personal information, so security and confidentiality is critical. We can only guarantee your privacy if you order through VitalChek. UPS shipping is available for an additional fee and requires signature upon delivery. Regular mail may be selected as a shipping method for no additional cost. If calling from outside the U. The Bureau of Vital Statistics offers walk-in or mail-in services.
To save time, download and complete the forms you need. The Bureau of Vital Statistics may be reached at , ext. Fees: A 5. Box , Jacksonville, Fl Normal processing time is 3 to 5 business days for computer certificates to present not including shipping time to and from our office.
Records prior to require additional processing time. Postal delivery unless a special prepaid delivery envelope is provided. If you are unable to access our application forms, you may submit your request in writing. Jury Duty Updates. Marriage License. We love assisting couples as they take the first step in their married lives together! Appointments Required For marriage license appointments at our Green Cove Springs location main courthouse , please call Recording Department.
Written Application Required To seek an application, the parties to the marriage must first file an affidavit in writing, sign such affidavit, and subscribe before an authorized person to administer an oath, reciting the true and correct ages of such parties; unless both parties are over the age of 18, except as provided Florida Statute License Must be Certified and Filed Within 10 Days Upon solemnizing any marriage, the authorized person shall within 10 days make a certificate thereof on the license, and transmit the same to the office of the county judge or clerk of the circuit court from which it issued.
Marriage License Processing Deadline Due to the amount of time it takes our clerks to process an application for a marriage license, paperwork is required to be filed by pm in order for your application to be completed by pm. Located inside the Recording Department, these computers are used to complete the online license application. For example, if the license is issued on Monday, day 1 of the count is Tuesday, day 2 is Wednesday, day 3 is Thursday, Friday is the first day the couple can be married.
Additional fees may apply in some circumstances i. If married before, must provide exact date of when last marriage ended If 17 years old: Requires valid Government issued identification with signature. Requires certified copy of state issued birth certificate.
Under 18 and pregnant: Must see the County Judge with written proof of pregnancy from a physician. Class must be completed prior to making application for the Marriage License. Class instructor must be registered with Clay County; Provider List is provided below.
Couple must contact provider to ascertain next available class and if any fees are associated with the class. Premarital Preparation Course Provider registration form is provided below. Please Note: If any person is a minor, both parents must give consent unless the parents are divorced and the custody and control of the child is placed with one parent.
If divorced, the parent must present a certified copy of the divorce papers. Yes, for Florida residents. Marriage license applications are issued the same day as requested as long as all requirements are met. But there is a 3-day waiting period to be married for couples who live in Florida but do not provide proof that they have completed a premarital preparation course. You can find a provider by using our online premarital course provider search.
A marriage license issued by any Florida county is valid for a marriage ceremony performed anywhere in the State of Florida.
We will be happy to help you Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, a. The law also provides that ceremonies may be performed among Quakers or "Friends" in the manner and form used or practiced in their societies.
Section The completed license should be returned within 10 days of the wedding. Note: Because of processing times, couples wishing to apply for a marriage license must arrive at the Marriage License Department no later than p. Please allow 30 minutes to complete the application process. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity.
Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Any couple wanting to get married in Florida may apply for a license through our office.
Join the line onsite using the QR code available in the lobby of the marriage license department. Appointments scheduled in advance.
To schedule your appointment, please complete the eMarriage Pre-Application as described below on this page. If you're not a resident of Florida, there is no waiting period. Marriage License Requirements There are two basic requirements for getting a marriage license: Both parties spouse 1 and spouse 2 must apply in person at the same time. There are two forms of identification that may be required, described below.
The first form of identification required is a valid photo identification issued by the federal or state government. The photo identification must have the correct legal name, date of birth and signature of the applicant.
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