License and Name Change
Florida Residents:
Go to the site of your county and fill out the Online Pre-Application *You must read the Marriage and Family Law Book (available in English and Spanish). Print out the application and bring it with you, along with your I.D.
Marriage License - Application Information.
Click to find a courthouse near you: Broward County • Dade County • Palm Beach County
** Miami Dade County couples: You will no longer be able to obtain your marriage license at the following locations – Hialeah District Court, Martin Luther King Office, North Dade Justice Center, Miami Beach District Court, Coral Gables District Court, South Dade Justice Center and the Sweetwater sub-office as of Close of Business Friday, September 8, 2017.
License Requirements
Legal Age: 18
Blood Test: none
Other tests required: none
Residency requirements: none
Fee: $93.50 Cash or Money Order. $61.00 with Premarital course certificate.
ID requirement: Valid photo ID and Social Security. (Birth certificate if under age)
Who must be present to apply: Both Spouses
Who must sign: Both Spouces
Waiting Period: 3 days for all Florida residents, none for non-resident
Valid for 60 days
Valid within the state of Florida
If previously married know the dates of divorce or death. No documents required.
Non-Florida Residents:
Go to the site of the county you will be visiting and fill out the Online Pre-Application *You must read the Marriage and Family Law Book (available in English and Spanish). Print out the application and bring it with you, along with your I.D. when you arrive. The 3 day waiting period is waved for you because you are from outside Florida. Be sure to tell your clerk!
Marriage License Information Sheet
Alternative Methods for Non-Florida Residents
Marriage License Express provides a service for out of state couples that eliminates the running around to courthouses, and leaves you free to relax and enjoy beautiful South Florida.
Florida Marriage License Express (US) - $300.00* (total price)
*subject to change
Above price includes:
Florida Marriage License
Processing Fee
Five (5) FedEx shipping charges
Social Security Name Change Form
Two (2) Certified Copies of your Marriage License
Name Change Information
If you are changing your name you should contact the following agencies after you have received your recorded marriage license back from the Clerk of Courts (typically takes 3-6 weeks):
Driver’s License: Contact your local DMV. Inform them you have changed your name and need the records to reflect the change.
Social Security: Call 1-800-772-1213, or visit www.ssa.gov for information.
Federal Income Taxes: Fill out your tax return using your new name. Social security should forward the information you filed with them regarding your name change to the IRS, so confirm the IRS received the information.
Passport: Visit www.travel.state.gov/passport for more information.
Don’t forget to contact other companies such as: bank accounts, investments, credit cards, insurance, legal documents, other bills and any other place your name is listed. Also, notify your employer so that your W2’s will be correct when they go to the IRS.
Go to the site of your county and fill out the Online Pre-Application *You must read the Marriage and Family Law Book (available in English and Spanish). Print out the application and bring it with you, along with your I.D.
Marriage License - Application Information.
Click to find a courthouse near you: Broward County • Dade County • Palm Beach County
** Miami Dade County couples: You will no longer be able to obtain your marriage license at the following locations – Hialeah District Court, Martin Luther King Office, North Dade Justice Center, Miami Beach District Court, Coral Gables District Court, South Dade Justice Center and the Sweetwater sub-office as of Close of Business Friday, September 8, 2017.
License Requirements
Legal Age: 18
Blood Test: none
Other tests required: none
Residency requirements: none
Fee: $93.50 Cash or Money Order. $61.00 with Premarital course certificate.
ID requirement: Valid photo ID and Social Security. (Birth certificate if under age)
Who must be present to apply: Both Spouses
Who must sign: Both Spouces
Waiting Period: 3 days for all Florida residents, none for non-resident
Valid for 60 days
Valid within the state of Florida
If previously married know the dates of divorce or death. No documents required.
Non-Florida Residents:
Go to the site of the county you will be visiting and fill out the Online Pre-Application *You must read the Marriage and Family Law Book (available in English and Spanish). Print out the application and bring it with you, along with your I.D. when you arrive. The 3 day waiting period is waved for you because you are from outside Florida. Be sure to tell your clerk!
Marriage License Information Sheet
Alternative Methods for Non-Florida Residents
Marriage License Express provides a service for out of state couples that eliminates the running around to courthouses, and leaves you free to relax and enjoy beautiful South Florida.
Florida Marriage License Express (US) - $300.00* (total price)
*subject to change
Above price includes:
Florida Marriage License
Processing Fee
Five (5) FedEx shipping charges
Social Security Name Change Form
Two (2) Certified Copies of your Marriage License
Name Change Information
If you are changing your name you should contact the following agencies after you have received your recorded marriage license back from the Clerk of Courts (typically takes 3-6 weeks):
Driver’s License: Contact your local DMV. Inform them you have changed your name and need the records to reflect the change.
Social Security: Call 1-800-772-1213, or visit www.ssa.gov for information.
Federal Income Taxes: Fill out your tax return using your new name. Social security should forward the information you filed with them regarding your name change to the IRS, so confirm the IRS received the information.
Passport: Visit www.travel.state.gov/passport for more information.
Don’t forget to contact other companies such as: bank accounts, investments, credit cards, insurance, legal documents, other bills and any other place your name is listed. Also, notify your employer so that your W2’s will be correct when they go to the IRS.
