License Information A Florida issued Marriage License must be obtained by the bridal couple for the Notary or Minister to perform a wedding ceremony within the State of Florida. Licenses can be obtained at any courthouse within the State. We are unable to validate a marriage license from another state.
Please check the expiration date on the ID you plan to use before traveling to Florida to apply for the license. You can be married anywhere in the state and within 2 miles of the coastline in the Gulf of Mexico. Your marriage by any of our Panama City Beach Officiants is legal worldwide. |
Coming in on a weekend?
Are you unable to get a license as a result? We can make the out-of-state arrangements for a marriage license on your behalf. Additional fees will apply. Info is at Florida License Services |
What you will need
· License is the responsibility of the bridal couple to obtain prior to the ceremony.
· Bride and Groom must be 18 years of age, and both be present.
· Photo Identification is required, such as a driver's license.
· For non-Florida residents—there is NO waiting period.
· Licenses cost around $93.50
· Licenses may be obtained at any Florida courthouse
· valid for events anywhere within the State
· For Florida residents—either a 3-day wait period or a 4-hour counseling session is required.
· If either party has been divorced in the last 6 months, a copy of the divorce decree is required.
·Clerk of Courts office hours are 8:30-4:30 Mon. through Fri. (Check for Holiday closings)
· The marriage license remains valid for 60 days after date of issue.
· No blood test is required
· License will be filed with the proper county Clerk of Courts office by the Officiant
· Bride and Groom must be 18 years of age, and both be present.
· Photo Identification is required, such as a driver's license.
· For non-Florida residents—there is NO waiting period.
· Licenses cost around $93.50
· Licenses may be obtained at any Florida courthouse
· valid for events anywhere within the State
· For Florida residents—either a 3-day wait period or a 4-hour counseling session is required.
· If either party has been divorced in the last 6 months, a copy of the divorce decree is required.
·Clerk of Courts office hours are 8:30-4:30 Mon. through Fri. (Check for Holiday closings)
· The marriage license remains valid for 60 days after date of issue.
· No blood test is required
· License will be filed with the proper county Clerk of Courts office by the Officiant
Bay County Clerk's Office -Marriage License Department
300 East 4th Street Room 101
Panama City, Florida 32401
(850-763-9061)
Walton County Clerk's Office-Marriage License Department
South Walton Annex
31 Coastal Centre - 25220 U.S. Highway 331 South
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459
(850) 267-3066
OR:
Clerk of the Circuit Court-Marriage License Department
Walton County Courthouse
571 Highway 90 East
2nd Floor
Defuniak Springs, Florida 32433
(850) 892-8115
Washington County Clerk’s Office
Marriage License Division
1293 Jackson Avenue Suite 100Post Office Box 647
Chipley, Florida 32428
(850) 638-6285 ext. 221Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
fgarrette@washingtonclerk.com
