A Florida marriage license is required to be married in the state of Florida. To obtain a license, both the bride and the groom must go in person at the same time to a Florida County Courthouse . A license is valid for 60 days.

• You do not have to be a resident of Florida.
• Florida requires that you have picture ID such as a driver's license and a social society card or a valid passport number or I-94 card. You may be asked for a certified copy of your birth certificate.
• If you have been previously married, the date of your divorce or date of your spouse's death must be supplied. If the divorce or spouse's death occurred within the past 30 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate is required.
• There is no waiting period for Florida residents who have both completed a state sanctioned marriage preparation course within the last 12 months. There is a three-day waiting period for Florida residents who have not taken the course.
• The current cost of a license is $93.50. Many counties do accept credit cards now, but be sure to check with the local county clerk to confirm. Florida couples who have completed a state sanctioned marriage preparation course within the past 12 months are entitled to a discount.