Who Can Apply for a Marriage License?
- Any male or female 18 years of age or older.
- A minor whose parents are deceased and has certified copies of both death certificates.
- With a judge’s approval, minors, who must swear under oath, that they are parents of a child; or when the fact of pregnancy is verified by the written statement of a licensed physician and both parties submit an application sworn under oath that they are the expectant parents of a child or when the fact of pregnancy is verified by the written statement of a license physician, the female applicant is under 18 years of age, the male applicant is over 18 years of age, and the female’s application sworn under oath states that she is an expectant parent.
- A previously married minor.
- Any male or female 16-17 years of age with both parents’ and legal guardians’ consent.
What Do We Need to Bring When We Apply for a Marriage License?
Both applicants need to be present when applying for a marriage license. Depending on which category applies to you, you will need to bring the following information:
Applicants 18 years of age or older:
- Valid government photo identification that shows the applicant’s date of birth (driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport)
- You must know your Social Security Number, if applicable.
- If previously married, you must provide the day, month, and year the previous marriage ended.
- Your signature will be required on the application.
Applicants 16-17 years of age must present EACH of the following:
- Valid government photo identification that shows the applicant’s date of birth (driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport)
- You must know your Social Security Number, if applicable.
- Certified copy of your birth certificate showing both parents’ names.
- Notarized consent form of both parents and consent of one parent in the case of divorce if the custodial parent has the authority to grant permission for the non-custodial parent. (This consent must be accompanied with a certified copy of the Court Order granting sole parental responsibility of the minor applicant to the custodial parent). If one or both parents of a minor are deceased, a certified copy of the death certificate is required.
Applicants under 16 years of age must present EACH of the following for consideration by a County Judge for issuance of a Marriage License:
- Valid government photo identification that shows the applicant’s date of birth (driver’s license, state ID, military ID, passport)
- You must know your Social Security Number, if applicable.
- Certified copy of your birth certificate showing both parents’ names.
- Notarized consent form of both parents and consent of one parent in the case of divorce if the custodial parent has the authority to grant permission for the non-custodial parent. (This consent must be accompanied with a certified copy of the Court Order granting sole parental responsibility of the minor applicant to the custodial parent). If one or both parents of a minor are deceased, a certified copy of the death certificate is required.
- Certificate from a licensed physician that the female is pregnant.
- An affidavit that the couple are the parents of an unborn child or an affidavit that the child is already born along with a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate.
For Affirmation of Common Child (ren) born in Florida – You must attest and provide:
- Child/s name as appears on Birth Certificate and date of birth
- Birth Certificate number
- Place of Birth/City and County in Florida
