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Circuit Civil Division Service Charges and Fees
Marriage License
Diane Cummings
(561) 355-4860
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MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
You do not have to be a resident of Florida to apply for a marriage license however, both parties must be present when applying. One of the following forms of identification is required for each party to obtain a marriage license:
- Driver's License issued in the United States:
- Federal or State Identification card; or
- Passport showing your name and date of birth.
Birth certificates or green cards are not acceptable. A blood test is not required.
If either party was married before, the manner in which the last marriage ended and the exact date the marriage ended is required.
Copies of the death certificate or Final Decree of Divorce, Dissolution or Annulment are not required.
Applicants who are 16 or 17 years of age: In addition to the above listed requirements, the following documents must be presented when one or both of the applicants are within this age bracket:
- Minor's Birth Certificate showing parent's name.
- A Parental Consent Form may be obtained at the time of the application. Both parents must be present with their own identification on hand. The exception will be if the parents are divorced and one parent has full custody of the minor. In this case, proof of custody must be presented and only the consent of the custodial parent will be required in writing.
Applicants under 16 years of age: Minors who under oath, swear that they are the parents or expected parents of a child may apply for a Marriage License. If they are already parents, the child's Birth Certificate must be presented. Otherwise, the pregnancy must be verified by a written statement from a licensed physician.
A previously married minor may apply without the need for parental consent.
The cost of a license is $93.50. Residents of the State of Florida have the option of attending a premarital course from a registered provider, or waiting 3 days, as Florida law requires, for the marriage license to become effective. A directory of the premarital course providers is available at all court locations. If a certificate of completion is provided at the time of application, you will receive a cost reduction of $32.50 and the 3 day waiting period will be waived.
If one applicant is a Florida resident and the other is not they may both attend the course to receive the full benefit. If only the Florida resident attends the course the 3 day waiting period will still be required.
The Circuit Civil Department takes applications for and issues marriage licenses as well as performs ceremonies. A fee of $30.00 is required for the Clerk to perform a ceremony. The Clerk accepts cash, check or money orders.
A license is valid in any county in the State of Florida. It is valid for 60 days and no extensions may be made.
The Circuit Civil Department takes applications for and issues marriage licenses as well as performs ceremonies.
LOCATIONSOur office is in room 3.2300 of the new courthouse located at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach and is open from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.
Telephone: (561) 355-2986
Phone operators are available during offices hours from 8:00 A. M., to 5:00 P.M.
Our mailing address is P.O. Box 4667, West Palm Beach, FL 33402-4667.
For location and directions to:
The CENTRAL county office in Downtown West Palm Beach, from I-95 take Okeechobee Blvd East to Australian go North on Australian to Banyan. Turn right or East on Banyan to Dixie Highway.
Limited parking is available on the street, in nearby private lots and in the County Parking Garages. These facilities charge for parking.The ROYAL PALM BEACH office is located at 200 Civic Center Way, Suite 500, Royal Palm Beach, 33411.
Telephone: 561-355-2230.
The office opens from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. Phone operators are available from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M..The SOUTH county office in Delray Beach is in Room 160 of the Courthouse at 200 W. Atlantic Avenue.
Telephone: 561-274-1588
The office opens from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. From I-95 exit East on West Atlantic Avenue. There is free parking available behind the Courthouse. Phone operators are available from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M..The NORTH county office is in room 101 of the Courthouse at 3188 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens.
Telephone: 561-624-6650
The office is open from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. From I-95 exit East on PGA Blvd. There is free parking available behind the Courthouse. Phone operators are available from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M..The WEST county office is in the Courthouse at 38844 State Road 80, Belle Glade.
Telephone: 561-996-4843
The office is open from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. Drive west on State Road 80, which in West Palm Beach is Southern Blvd, to the corner of State Road 80 and U.S. Highway 441 in Belle Glade. There is free parking at the Courthouse. Phone operators are available from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M..Boca Raton Mobile Unit:
From I-95 and Palmetto Park Road, head east to Boca Raton Boulevard, go left and it is on the right hand side in the city police station. Parking available in police station lot. Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday. Services limited to traffic and parking ticket payments, marriage and Passport applications. For additional information, call the Delray Beach office at (561) 274-1588.
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