Florida marriage licence application

(Florida State Statute Chapter 741)

The Criminal Justice Center is performing indoor and outdoor ceremonies, weather permitting. The ceremony room comfortably fits sixteen guests. The Casselberry Branch can accommodate two guests, and it is highly encouraged to make an appointment.

Avoid driving and waiting in line. Click here to complete your marriage license application online.

Click Here for ceremony location addresses and pictures.

To obtain a marriage license, you must first complete the application. This can be done online or in-person! Once the application has been submitted and paid for, the license must be issued. The license is only good for 60 days from the date it is issued. After the marriage ceremony, the license must be returned within 10 days to the Seminole County Clerk of Court to be recorded in the official records of Seminole County. Please note that our office does not issue absentee marriage licenses and that both parties must be present (either in person or virtually) when applying for a license.

• The fee to obtain a marriage license is $86.00
  • The fee can be reduced to $61.00 if the parties provide proof of completing a premarital preparation course prior to applying for the marriage license (see Waiting Period)
  • Proof must be provided with an application at the time of payment in person or online.
  • Application fees will not be refunded.
  • Keepsake certificate – $12.84
  • Marriage ceremony photos via email – $21.40
  • Certificate and photo package – $29.96
  Forms of Payment
  • We accept:
    • Cash
    • MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express
      • There is a 3.5% convenience fee added to all credit card transactions
        
      Requirements to Obtain a Marriage License
      • Both parties are at least eighteen (18) years of age or, if not 18,
        • then at least 17 years of age with the written consent of his/her parent or legal guardian(s), which is acknowledged by an officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments and administer oaths;
          and
        • the older party to the marriage is not more than 2 years older than the younger party to the marriage
        • Both parties are required to read the Family Law Handbook, and Family Law Handbook (Spanish Version) which acknowledges that each party has accessed the information contained within.
        • Each party will also mark whether or not a Premarital Preparation Course was completed. This Statement is required in order for a Florida Marriage License to be issued, pursuant to FS 741.04(4)
        Applying for a Marriage License
        • Avoid driving and waiting in line. Click here to complete your marriage license application online.
        • Once the application has been submitted, you must complete the application process in person at one of our locations or virtually.
        • To apply in person, visit one of our locations below, (click here for directions):
          • Criminal Justice Center: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
          • Casselberry Branch: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
          • Once your application is received, you will receive an email with instructions on validating your license virtually. You may also go to one of the locations listed above. Make sure your online application is complete and has been submitted with payment, (please note: Apple browsers do not work with our website, it is suggested that you use Google Chrome.)
          • Email required identification documents to marriage@seminoleclerk.org
          • Please click here to schedule a virtual appointment, or call 407-665-4327.
          • Download the Zoom app by clicking here.
          • Both parties must be present and must appear within 5 minutes of the appointment time
          • If one or both parties are not fluent in English, they will have to come to one of the locations in person with a translator that is over the age of 18
          • Once the virtual process has been completed, you will receive your validated marriage license by email
          Waiting Period before eligible to be Married
          • Florida Residents:
            • There is a 3-day waiting period to be married for couples who live in the state of Florida and have not provided proof of completing the premarital preparation course within one year prior to applying for the marriage license
            • The 3-day waiting period does not begin until after the couple comes together virtually or in-person to validate the marriage license
            • Florida couples wishing to avoid the 3-day waiting period must provide a certificate or printed letter from a premarital course provider indicating they have completed the course within one year prior to applying for a marriage license
            • A couple claiming hardship can appear at the Criminal Justice Center at 101 Eslinger Way, Sanford, Florida (this location only), and petition a judge to waive the 3-day waiting period when applying for the marriage license in person
            • To locate an approved course provider, search the internet for Florida Premarital Course Providers
            Marriage Ceremonies
            • Ceremonies at our locations will be performed by a Seminole County deputy clerk as authorized by Florida Statute.
            • Click Here for location addresses and pictures.
            • Each of our ceremony locations has a private wedding room where family and friends can attend weddings.
            • Walk-ins are welcome, however, appointments can be made to secure a date
              • Contact us to schedule an appointment and for group size limitations at 407-665-4300
              • You can book your ceremony at the Criminal Justice Center by clicking here.
              After the Marriage Ceremony
              • The marriage license must be returned to the Seminole County Clerk’s office within 10-days of the ceremony. You can return this to the following locations:
                • Records Center – 1750 E. Lake Mary Boulevard, Sanford, Florida 32773
                • Casselberry Branch – 376 Wilshire Boulevard, Casselberry, Florida 32707
                • Criminal Justice Center – 101 Eslinger Way, Sanford, Florida 32773
                • Upon receipt of the returned and executed marriage license, the Clerk’s office will record the license in the Official Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Note: There will be no record of the marriage license until the license is recorded.
                • The Clerk’s office will provide one certified copy of the marriage license to you at no additional charge.
                • Additional certified copies may be obtained at any of our locations, or by mail. They are $3.00 per copy. Please select search records on our homepage for more information.