1) Do we both have to be present at the Clerk's Office to
apply for a license?
Yes. Both of you must sign the application form and take an
oath to the accuracy of the information provided
2) How much is the license?
The fee for the marriage license is $93.50. This fee is
reduced to $61.00 for Florida residents who have completed a premarital preparation course
3) What do we need to get a marriage license?
Both of you must provide proof of the following:
- You must complete an application form
- Provide proof that both of you are 18 years of age
- You both must have a driver's license, state ID, military ID
or passport.
- You must provide your Social Security Numbers. Non-citizens
may provide a Social Security Number or an Alien Registration Number issued by
the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
- If either party has been previously married, you must note
on the application how and when the marriage ended.
4)Where do I get it?
A marriage license may be obtained Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at any one of the following
offices of the Clerk of the Circuit Court:
RECORDING
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
315 Court Street
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Telephone: (727) 464-4876
ST.
PETERSBURG BRANCH OFFICE
545 First Avenue, North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
Telephone: (727) 582-7771
NORTH
COUNTY BRANCH OFFICE
29582 U.S. 19 North
Clearwater, Florida 33761
Telephone: (727) 464-8710
SOUTH
COUNTY BRANCH OFFICE
1800 66th Street, North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33710
Telephone: (727) 582-7681
5) How long do we have to wait?
The good new for out of towners is there is no waiting
period for NON-RESIDENTS
For our Florida residents, there is a 3 day waiting period unless you take the pre-marital prep
course
5) How long is the marriage license valid?
Florida marriage licenses are valid for 60 days from the issue date. The marriage
ceremony must be performed between the effective date and the expiration date
on the license.
6) Do we have to be from the United States?
No. There is no citizenship or resident requirement.
Marriage Information: Clerk of the Court
Hillsborough County
Pinellas County