Who may apply for a marriage license?

Any male or female age 18 or over.
A minor whose parents are deceased and no guardian is appointed.
Minors, who under oath, swear that they are parents or expectant parents of a child. In addition, a written statement of a licensed physician must verify the pregnancy. When the fact of pregnancy is verified by the written statement of a licensed physician, the county court judge may, in his/her discretion, issue a license to marry.
A previously married minor.
A person age 16 or 17 with parental or guardian consent.

What do I need to apply for a marriage license?

To expedite the licensing process, please download the Marriage License Information Sheet (PDF) , complete it, and bring it with you to the Marriage License Department.
Both parties must come to the Clerk's office to apply together.
Each party must show a valid driver's license, a valid Florida State identification, a valid passport or valid Military identification.
Both parties must provide their Social Security numbers.
If either party has been previously married, the party must provide the date his or her last marriage ended.
Couples who reside in the State need to provide a certificate of completion of a premarital preparation course. If couples do not provide the certificate, the effective date of their license will be delayed three days.
Couples are required by law to read a handbook supplied by the Clerk and sign a statement acknowledging that they have read the handbook before applying for the license. This can be done the same day as applying for the license.

Where can I apply for a marriage license in Orange County?

A marriage license may be obtained Monday through Friday, except holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the following offices of the Clerk of the Court:

425 North Orange Avenue, Room 355, Orlando;
450 North Lakemont Avenue, Winter Park;
1111 North Rock Springs Road, Apopka; and
475 West Story Road, Ocoee.

How long is a marriage license valid once it is issued?

The marriage must be solemnized within sixty (60) days of issuance of the marriage license.

Who may perform marriage ceremonies?

The following officials are authorized by Florida law to perform marriage ceremonies:

A regularly ordained minister or other ordained clergy;
Elders in communion with some church;
All judicial officers (judges) of the State of Florida;
Clerks of the Circuit Courts and their deputized employees; and
Notaries Public of the State of Florida.
In addition, the law provides that marriages may be performed among "Quakers" or "Friends," in the manner and form used or practiced in their societies.

What is the fee for a marriage license?

The fee for a marriage license is $93.50 payable in cash or credit card (checks not accepted)

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