Marriage License

 

In most cases, there  is a required 3-day waiting period between the time a marriage license is obtained and the ceremony. The marriage ceremony may not take place during the 72-hour period immediately following the issuance of the marriage license.  In some cases, if you are from out-of-state, the 3-day waiting period is not a set rule.  Please check with the appropriate county office.

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I HIGHLY recommend reading the information on the appropriate county website.

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Charlotte County

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Sarasota County 

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Lee County

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Collier County

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Some generally important information about your marriage certificate.

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• The license must be used within sixty days of issuance.

• The license may be used in any county in the State of Florida.

• The executed license must be returned within 10 days to the county in which is was issued.

• Some counties require a minimum 3-day waiting period after the issuance of the marriage license, please ensure your timing of ceremony is compliant.

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After the ceremony, I can return the marriage certificate to the appropriate county office for you via USPS.

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NO LICENSE IS REQUIRED FOR A VOW RENEWAL CEREMONY.

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