FLORIDA MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS:

A Marriage license is issued to both Florida residents and non-residents.  Marriage license requirements include:

• Age – must be 18 years old
• Couple must appear in person to obtain a license
• I.D. with the date of birth and photo must be provided (driver’s license, passport, etc)
• For Florida residents there is a three (3) day waiting period from the date of the marriage license issuance.  This requirement may be waived if you choose to attend a premarital class and present a certificate of attendance to the marriage clerk at the time of application. (we can provide this service)
• If previously married, a copy of the final judgment of the divorce or death certificate is required

TIMING:
Licenses are issued immediately and must be used within 60 days from the date of issue

WHERE:
Licenses may be obtained Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from the following sites:
In Collier County:

• Clerk of the Circuit Court, Collier County Administration Building, 3301 Tamiami Trail East; phone 239-732-2646
• Immokalee City; phone 239-657-2689

In Lee County:

• Lee County Administration Building, 2115 Second St, Ft. Myers;         Florida License Fee:
  Florida marriage license is $93.50 cash only.  Reduced fee for Florida residents who elect the premarital class.  Couples living in other parts of Florida can bring a license with them from their home county.