Both parties must be present when applying for a marriage license and each must present one of the following forms of identification (ID must be valid and non-expired):

• Driver's license issued in the United States;
• Federal or state identification card; or
• Passport showing your name and date of birth (birth certificates or green cards are not accepted).

If either person was married before, the manner in which the last marriage ended and the exact date the marriage ended are needed. Copies of the death certificate, final decree of divorce, annulment or blood test are not required. You do not have to be a resident of Florida to apply.

Both parties must read the Family Law Handbook prior to obtaining a marriage license.

Requirements for Minors (One or Both Applicants)

All of the following are required:

• The person is at least 17 years of age and provides the written consent of his or her parents or legal guardian, which is acknowledged by an officer authorized by law to take acknowledgements and administer oaths; and
• The older party to the marriage is not more than 2 years older than the younger party to the marriage.
• The minor applicant must provide their birth certificate to confirm their parent’s names.

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