Marriage Licenses

A marriage license or a Civil Marriage ceremony by the Clerk of Courts Office may be obtained at one of the locations located in the right-hand column.

Both parties must apply in person at the same time.

Please refer to the Marriage License Fees section for detailed information.

The standard marriage license fee is $86.00 and includes a 3-day waiting period before a marriage ceremony can be performed.

The only exceptions to the 3-day waiting period are:

• If both applicants reside out-of-state and are able to present valid proof of photo identification indicating their out-of-state address at the time of filing the marriage license application. (Please call our office for other acceptable proof.)
• If the applicants present an original premarital course completion certificate at the time of filing the marriage license application.

NOTE: If the couple elects the option to attend a premarital course from a registered provider, the marriage license fee is lowered to $61.00 and the waiting period is waived upon providing an original certificate of completion at the time of filing the application.

Prior to obtaining a marriage license, both parties must sign an affidavit indicating they have read the Family Law Handbook, which is available through The Florida Bar Family Law Section - Resources tab in the following languages:

• English - Family Law Handbook
• Spanish - Family Law Handbook
• Creole - Family Law Handbook

The Family Law Handbook is also available for viewing at any of the Marriage or One-Stop courthouse service locations listed on this page.

A Civil Marriage ceremony can be performed in the Marriage Division after the license is effective for an additional cost of thirty ($30.00) dollars. No witnesses are required for a Civil Marriage ceremony, however they are recommended.

A couple has the option to take a premarital course from a registered course provider. When a premarital course certificate is presented at the time of the marriage license application, the fee is reduced to $61.00 and the license is effective the same day as issued.

The optional premarital course may be obtained from a course provider who is registered with the Broward Clerk of Courts.

Visit our Premarital Course Provider Search to locate a register premarital course provider near you.

• The 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.

  The following types of photo identifications are accepted:

  • Driver License (U.S. State or Government)
  • Passport
  • U.S. Military identification
  • State Identification Card (U.S. State or Government)
  • Alien Registration Card
  
  

• In accordance with Florida State Statute, any person who has been issued a Social Security number shall provide that number. Any person who is not a citizen of the U.S. may provide either a Social Security number or an Alien Registration number, if one has been issued. If neither has been issued, another form of ID may be required.

Applicants will be required to provide one stamped, self-addressed business size envelope for the return of their certified copy after the certificate has been recorded. This may be purchased at the marriage counter for $1.00.

There are no blood tests required.

You do not need to be a resident of this county or the State of Florida to obtain a Marriage license. Marriage licenses are for use within the State for sixty-60 days from the date of issue.

If previously married, the exact date of death, divorce or annulment of the last marriage is required.

Per Senate Bill 694, all applicants must complete the form titled STATE OF FLORIDA AFFIRMATION OF COMMON CHILD/CHILDREN BORN IN FLORIDA. The information required to complete this form is the name, date of birth, birth certificate number (if known), and place of birth for each child the applicant(s) is the parent of.

Any applicant under the age of eighteen (18) and at least seventeen (17) years of age must have the consent of both parents or legal guardian. If custody of such minor has been granted to one parent, original proof must be provided. You may obtain consent forms from this office. If one parent is deceased, a certified copy of the death certificate is required. Proof of age and parents identity is required. This may be done with a certified copy of the person’s birth certificate. If the parent's names do not match, additional proof may be required.

Additionally, a person that is at least 17 years of age may marry only if the other party is no more than two years older.

Per F.S. 741.04 - Issuance of Marriage License, we are prohibited from issuing a license to any person under 17 years of age.

ALL UNDERAGE APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED AT THE BROWARD COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN FORT LAUDERDALE, ROOM 02460.

A Civil Marriage ceremony can be performed in the Marriage Division after the license is effective for an additional cost of $30.00.

Witnesses are not required for a civil marriage ceremony, but are recommended.

A legally married couple may renew their wedding vows in the Marriage Division or at a One Stop Division location. An original, certified copy of your marriage license is required. The cost for a civil ceremony is $30.00.

View the question "How do I obtain a certified copy of my marriage certificate?" above to determine how to obtain a certified copy of a marriage license.

Yes, you can search for your Marriage License online by selecting Marriage License/Application Search. If you are unable to locate your license, please contact our office at 954-831-7283 or visit one of our Marriage service locations (located in the column to the right) for further assistance.

Read more about Florida State Statute Chapter 119.071 General exemptions from inspection or copying of public records.

No, if you are legally married in another state/country you cannot get married in Florida.