marriage licence information

To obtain a marriage license in Florida, both individuals must produce the following two items:

• A picture ID (i.e. Driver’s license, valid passport, etc.)
• Social security numbers

For Florida Residents – There is a 3 day waiting period before the license is validated. You can avoid this 3 day waiting period by attending and completing the State Sanctioned Marriage Preparation course (as long as you’ve completed the course within the last 12 months).
Link to Online Marriage Preparation course

For Non Residents of Florida – There is no waiting period so yes, you can apply and get married on the same day.

• Marriage Licenses must be obtained in Florida in order for you to be legally married in Florida
• A Notary, Judge, or Ordained Minister must perform the ceremony in the State of Florida
• Licenses can be obtained at any courthouse in Florida and you can get married anywhere in the state of Florida regardless of where you went to apply for a marriage license
• No waiting period for Non-Florida residents. For Florida residents: Either a 3-Day waiting period or a 4-Hour counseling session is required
• No blood test required for out of state couples
• Your marriage by the Florida Notary or Minister is legal worldwide
• If either party has been divorced in the last 6 months, a copy of the divorce decree is required
• The marriage license is valid for 60 days after date of issue and ceremony must be performed
  BEFORE the 60 days have expired
• Requirements may vary as each county could have their own requirements

Marriage license without counseling $86.00

Marriage license with counseling $61.00

Santa Rosa County Clerk

5841 Gulf Breeze Parkway

Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

850-981-5554