Marriage Licenses

When applying for a marriage license, both parties, age 18 and over, must be present.

A Florida marriage license allows a couple to get married anywhere in Florida, regardless of the county the license was purchased from. If you are getting married outside of Florida, obtain the marriage license from the state where you will be married.

State of Florida residents have the option of attending a premarital course from a registered provider, or waiting a 3-day mandatory time period before the marriage license becomes effective. An Online Premarital Course Provider Directory is available to assist you in locating a premarital course provider (see clerk for certificate requirements), or you will find a copy of this registry at any marriage service location. Non-Florida residents are exempt from any marriage license waiting period.

Marriage License Identification Requirements:

A valid federal or state government photo identification card is required and must provide the correct legal name, date of birth and signature of the applicant.

Types of photo identification cards accepted are:

In accordance with State of Florida Statute, any person who has been issued a Social Security number shall provide their social security number during the marriage license application process. [Copies of the social security card are not needed, only the social security card number.] Any person who is not a citizen of the U.S. may provide either a Social Security number or an Alien Registration number, if one has been issued. If neither has been issued, another form of ID may be required.

Other helpful information:

To expedite the Marriage License application process, complete, print, and bring the Marriage License Online Pre-Application, to any Broward County Marriage License office location listed on this page.

Requirements for under-aged marriage license applicants

Applicants who are at least 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:

Any applicant under the age of eighteen (18) and at least seventeen (17) years of age must have the consent of both parents, or a legal guardian. If custody of such minor has been granted to one parent, original proof must be provided. You may obtain consent forms from this office. If one parent is deceased, a certified copy of the death certificate is required. Proof of age and parents identity is required. This may be done with a certified copy of the person’s birth certificate. If the parent's names do not match, additional proof may be required.

Additionally, a person that is at least 17 years of age may marry only if the other party is no more than two years older.

Applicants under 17 years of age: Per F.S. 741.04, Issuance of Marriage License we are prohibited from issuing a license to any person under 17 years of age.

ALL UNDERAGE APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED AT THE BROWARD COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN FORT LAUDERDALE, ROOM 02460.

Marriage License Application

Couples wishing to get married in Florida may apply for a license online or in-person at one of our office locations.

Both parties must apply at the same time (whether in-person at one of our locations or applying online through a video conference).

- Apply In-Person at any Marriage License Office Location

Prior to obtaining a marriage license, both parties must sign an affidavit indicating they have read the Family Law Handbook, which is available as an online resource through The Florida Bar Family Law Section in either English or Spanish. The Family Law Handbook is also available for viewing at any of the Marriage or One-Stop courthouse service locations listed below.

To assist in expediting the Marriage License application process, please complete, print, and bring the Marriage License Online Pre-Application, to any of the Marriage or One-Stop courthouse service locations listed below.

Walk-Ins are Welcome

All Walk-Ins are welcomed! An appointment is not necessary. Just visit any of the Marriage or One-Stop courthouse service locations listed below:

Central Courthouse

North Regional Courthouse

South Regional Courthouse

West Regional Courthouse

- Skip A Trip To Our Office

Apply for your marriage license entirely online. To begin the process, please answer a few questions. If you use this option, you will be required to upload a copy of both spouse's identification and a copy of the premarital course provider completion certificate (if you took the premarital course).

After applying for your license online, we will email you with the instructions on how to schedule an appointment for the video conference and pay for your license online.

Required Forms and Resources

Both parties must read the Family Law Handbook, which is available as an online resource through The Florida Bar Family Law Section in English or Spanish, or at any Marriage or One-Stop courthouse service locations.

Affirmation of Common Children Born in Florida. Complete this form if you have one or more children together who were born in Florida. Complete separate forms if needed for additional children.

Video Conference

Each participant must have their own device with functioning camera and microphone for the video conference. You may not share a device during the session.

Acceptable devices include Windows or Mac computers, iPads or Android tablets with the latest version of Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Safari web browsers. Smartphones can be used, but they are not recommended.

High-speed internet access is strongly recommended.

Both participants will be asked to show their driver’s licenses during the video conference.

Download the Cisco WebEx Meetings application to your phone and or computer (whichever you will use for video chat).

Download Your Marriage License

After all steps are complete, you will receive an email to download and print your marriage license.

Once issued, a marriage license is valid in any Florida county for 60 days. After the marriage ceremony, the original marriage license must be signed by the officiant and returned to the Central Courthouse Marriage Division within 10 days. It will be recorded, and a certified copy will be sent to the address provided on the application.

Please remember that there may be a waiting period before you can get married. Please view our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Marriage Ceremony

The following officials are authorized by Florida law to perform marriage ceremonies:

Once issued, a marriage license is valid in any Florida county for 60 days. After the marriage ceremony, the original marriage license must be signed by the officiant and returned to the Central Courthouse Marriage Division within 10 days. It will be recorded, and a certified copy will be sent to the address provided on the application.

Please remember that there may be a waiting period before you can get married. Please view our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

A Civil Marriage ceremony can be performed in one of our Marriage Division locations after the license is effective for an additional cost. No witnesses are required for a Civil Marriage ceremony, however they are recommended.

- In-Person Marriage Ceremony

A Civil Marriage ceremony can be performed in one of our Marriage Division locations after the license is effective for an additional cost. No witnesses are required for a Civil Marriage ceremony, however they are recommended.

Walk-Ins Only! No appointment needed, just visit one of our locations below:

Central Courthouse

North Regional Courthouse

South Regional Courthouse

West Regional Courthouse

Marriage Records Request

The cost to purchase a Marriage License is $5.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for each additional copy.

To obtain a copy of a marriage license filed in Broward County, Florida, submit the following information:

NOTE: The marriage license division can only assist you with Marriage Licenses filed in Broward County, Florida

Marriage Records by Mail

Send the above information by mail to:

Marriage Division
540 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 02460
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Payment methods accepted by mail:

NOTE: DO NOT SEND CASH. Include a self-addressed stamped business envelope and allow a minimum of two weeks for a response. For further assistance, contact the Marriage Division at (954) 831-7283.

Marriage Records In-Person

Payment methods accepted in-person:

Marriage Licenses issued between 1915 - 1997

A certified copy of a marriage license issued by the Broward County Clerk of Courts from 1915 to 1997 may only be purchased in-person at the Marriage Central Courthouse location below:

Division, Address
and Room Number 		Hours of Operation
and Phone Numbers
Marriage Central
Central Courthouse
Midrise Building
540 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
2nd Floor, Room: 02460
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Excluding Holidays
954-831-7283
Marriage Licenses issued between 1998 - Present

A certified copy of a marriage license issued by the Broward County Clerk of the Courts from 1998 to present can be purchased from any of the following courthouse locations below:

Division, Address
and Room Number 		Hours of Operation
and Phone Numbers
Marriage Central
Central Courthouse
Midrise Building
540 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
2nd Floor, Room: 02460
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Excluding Holidays
954-831-7283
Marriage North
North Regional Courthouse
1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Room: 160
 Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Excluding Holidays
954-831-1453
Marriage South
South Regional Courthouse
3550 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, FL 33021
Room: 160
 Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Excluding Holidays
954-831-0320
Marriage West
West Regional Courthouse
100 North Pine Island Road
Plantation, FL 33324
Room: 180
 Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Excluding Holidays
954-831-6528

Fees and Costs

MAKE CHECK AND MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO "BROWARD COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS".

NO BUSINESS, OR PERSONAL CHECKS ARE ACCEPTED.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I go to apply for a marriage license?

A marriage license or a Civil Marriage ceremony by the Clerk of Courts Office may be obtained at one of the locations located in the right-hand column.

Both parties must apply in person at the same time.

What are the marriage license fees and waiting period?

Please refer to the Marriage License Fees section for detailed information.

The standard marriage license fee is $86.00 and includes a 3-day waiting period before a marriage ceremony can be performed.

The only exceptions to the 3-day waiting period are:

NOTE: If the couple elects the option to attend a premarital course from a registered provider, the marriage license fee is lowered to $61.00 and the waiting period is waived upon providing an original certificate of completion at the time of filing the application.

Prior to obtaining a marriage license, both parties must sign an affidavit indicating they have read the Family Law Handbook, which is available as an online resource through The Florida Bar Family Law Section in either English or Spanish. The Family Law Handbook is also available for viewing in the Clerk of Courts Marriage and One-Stop courthouse service locations.

NOTE: Adobe Acrobat Reader Software is required to view the Family Law Handbook.

Click here to download a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader software. This is a one-time process. Installation and browser configuration instructions are provided by Adobe Acrobat.

A Civil Marriage ceremony can be performed in the Marriage Division after the license is effective for an additional cost of thirty ($30.00) dollars. No witnesses are required for a Civil Marriage ceremony, however they are recommended.

What is the Premarital Course Provider Option?

A couple has the option to take a premarital course from a registered course provider. When a premarital course certificate is presented at the time of the marriage license application, the fee is reduced to $61.00 and the license is effective the same day as issued.

The optional premarital course may be obtained from a course provider who is registered with the Broward Clerk of Courts.

Visit our Premarital Course Provider Search to locate a register premarital course provider near you.

What type of required proof of identification is accepted?