PLEASE BE AWARE: THIS PROCESS IS FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA
FLORIDA CLERK OF COURTS ONLINE MARRIAGE PORTAL DISCLAIMER PAGE
THIS LICENSE WILL ONLY BE VALID IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
A FLORIDA MARRIAGE LICENSE IS VALID FOR 60 DAYS FROM THE TIME IT IS ISSUED. THE MARRIAGE LICENSE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE CLERK'S OFFICE FOR RECORDING WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE MARRIAGE IS PERFORMED.
MONEY PAID TO THE CLERK FOR THIS SERVICE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
FOR SINGLE ADULTS TO OBTAIN A MARRIAGE LICENSE THEY MUST BOTH BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER AND VERIFY THIS VIA SUBMISSION OF A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD IS NOT NEEDED, JUST THE NUMBER. NON-U.S. CITIZENS MAY SUBMIT A NATURALIZATION NUMBER, IMMIGRATION NUMBER OR PASSPORT NUMBER.
THE PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A MARRIAGE LICENSE ONLINE MAY TAKE 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS. WHEN THE APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED ONLY THE LICENSE IS ISSUED ONCE VERIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS HAS BEEN COMPLETED
**If completing the full service option a video conference using Zoom will be required to complete the process. This video conference will be recorded and archived.
IF EITHER PARTY HAS BEEN WIDOWED OR DIVORCED, THEY MUST PROVIDE THE MONTH/DAY/YEAR THAT THE MARRIAGE ENDED DURING THE SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION.
*IF EITHER PARTY HAS DIVORCED WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS THEY WILL NEED TO SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE FINAL DIVORCE DECREE DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS.
FOR FLORIDA RESIDENTS WHO FILE CERTIFICATION THAT THEY BOTH HAVE COMPLETED A STATE-SANCTIONED MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, THERE IS NO WAITING PERIOD.
PROVIDER MUST BE REGISTERED IN NASSAU COUNTY. FOR FLORIDA RESIDENTS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN THE COURSE, THERE IS A FULL THREE-DAY WAITING PERIOD BETWEEN ISSUANCE OF THE LICENSE AND THE TIME IT BECOMES VALID FOR USE. NOTE: THE PARTIES MAY TAKE THE COURSE SEPARATELY, THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO TAKE IT TOGETHER, BUT BOTH MUST TAKE IT IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A FLORIDA RESIDENT DISCOUNT AND BOTH MUST READ A FAMILY LAW HANDBOOK, or FAMILY LAW HANDBOOK (SPANISH VERSION). THE WAITING PERIOD DOES NOT APPLY TO NONRESIDENTS OF FLORIDA. IF ONE PARTY IS A RESIDENT OF FLORIDA AND THE OTHER PARTY IS A NONRESIDENT THE THREE-DAY WAITING PERIOD IS WAIVED ONLY IF THE FLORIDA RESIDENT TAKES THE STATE-SANCTIONED MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE, BUT NO DISCOUNT IS GIVEN.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING MARRIAGE LICENSES, PLEASE REFER TO F.S. 741.
Our Full Service Online Application! An Electronic Process from start to finish, never have to leave the comfort of your home to complete your marriage application.
Our Express Method! This method allows you to prepare ahead of time by submitting the necessary information online, making an appointment and completing payment all in a few easy steps. Be sure to bring all necessary documents and
come see us at your chosen appointment time.
This is the traditional option. You only have to pick an appointment time online and show up. We will then walk you through the entire marriage application process at our counter.
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