Requirements to obtain a Florida Marriage License in Person:

  • Both Bride and Groom MUST go to the courthouse together
  • Both must have valid out of state photo ID
  • $93.50 I recommend taking cash as most county courthouses do not accept checks, credit cards or money orders
  • Process takes about 15 minutes and you will walk out with your license (there is a 3 day waiting period for Florida residents)

Obtaining a Florida Marriage License by Mail:

  • This service is only available to “NON” FLORIDA RESIDENTS, using Magical Moment Weddings for processing and officiating
  • Once the application process has begun, all monies are non-refundable.
  • No applications will be accepted 30 days or less before a wedding date (no exceptions)
  • Advantages of applying by mail:-
  • NO worries about taking the time to find a local courthouse.
  • You won’t get lost on the way to the courthouse.
  • No wories about legal holiday closings at the courthouse.
  • Saves you time so you enjoy your honeymoon/vacation.
  • You don’t have to worry if you miss your flight or have unexpected flight delays.

Pricing for marriage license by mail service depends on when you initially apply in relation to your wedding date.

  • More than 61 days before the wedding date $188.50
  • Between 51 – 60 days before the wedding date $200.50
  • Between 41 – 50 days before the wedding date $220.50
  • Between 31 – 40 days before the wedding date $240.50

YOU SHOULD ALLOW FOR ALL HOLIDAYS WHEN MAKING THE APPLICATION, AS APPLICATIONS MAY TAKE LONGER TO BE PROCESSED OVER HOLIDAY TIMES.

Requirements to apply for a marriage license by mail.

  • You cannot be a Florida resident to obtain a Florida marriage license by mail. No minimum residency applies to overseas couples or out of state couples. (i.e. you are not required to be in Florida for a minimum number of days.)
  • You must be 18 years and older to apply for a marriage license.
  • On the application form you must be able to advise what date you last marriage ended, (written proof may be requested).
  • Once issued, the marriage license is valid for 60 days. The Marriage license has to be given to the Notary or Minister on your wedding day. The Notary or Minister will then be responsible for mailing the Marriage license back to the courthouse to have it recorded. This will become the official Marriage Certificate. This process can take between 4 – 6 weeks and will be mailed back to you directly.
  • Once the Marriage license has been obtained, couples can get married anywhere within the state of Florida. Witnesses to the marriage are not required. Please note only a notary/minister certified with the state of Florida can marry couples. Should couples wish to have additional certified copies of their Marriage Certificate, they are $8.00 per copy; this money should be given to the Notary or Minister on your wedding day. The Notary or Minister will enclose the marriage license in the provided envelope, which he/she will return to the courthouse for recording. If you have any questions, please email us at magicalmomentweddings@gmail.com A Florida Marriage License is only valid for 60 days. If you are applying for a license by mail more than two months out, once the application has been notarized and returned to us we will hold on to the application until about 45 days before your wedding date. We then send the completed application to the courthouse for the final stamped date to be put on your application. We ensure that the 60 days of validation covers your wedding plus a couple of extra days incase a wedding has to be moved due to unforeseen circumstances i.e. weather etc. You can do your license application as far as 6 months preceeding your wedding date.

More information available at the Pinellas County Clerk of Courts Site