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Marriage Licenses & Ceremonies

Circuit Civil Department
Diane Cummings
(561) 355-2986
E-Mail Us

Couples wishing to get married in Florida may apply for a license at any Clerk & Comptroller location throughout Palm Beach County. The license is valid in any Florida county for a period of 60 days. Once issued, Florida residents must wait three days to get married. There is no waiting period for non-Florida residents (see Waiting Period & Discounted License for additional exceptions to this rule). The Clerk’s office also performs marriage ceremonies.

MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Both parties must be present when applying for a marriage license and each must present one of the following forms of identification:

• 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 accepted).

If either person was married before, the manner in which the last marriage ended and the exact date the marriage ended are needed. Copies of the death certificate, final decree of divorce, annulment or blood test are not required. You do not have to be a resident of Florida to apply.

Requirements for Minors 16 to 17 years old (one or both applicants)

All of the following are required:

• One of the forms of identification listed above;
• Minor's birth certificate showing parent's name; and
• 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.

Requirements for Minors Under 16 (one or both applicants)

• All the requirements listed above for 16 to 17-year-olds;
• Under oath, swear that they are the parents or expected parents of a child;
• Provide proof in the form of the child’s birth certificate or written statement from a licensed physician verifying pregnancy; and
• May require judicial review.

A previously married minor may apply without the need for parental consent.

Waiting Period & Discounted License

The mandatory three-day waiting period for Florida residents may be waived if the couple attends a premarital course from a registered provider and presents a certificate of completion when applying for a license. There is no waiting period for non-Florida residents.

Additionally, both residents and non-residents of Florida may receive a $32.50 discount on their marriage license by completing a premarital course. Both parties must attend the course and, once again, a certificate of completion must be presented at the time of application to be eligible for the discount.

A directory of premarital course providers is available at all court locations.

MARRIAGE CEREMONIES

Say “I do” to savings by tying the knot at the Clerk’s office. The office performs ceremonies Monday through Friday at all locations. The Sensible Start Wedding Package, currently offered only at the Main Courthouse, includes a marriage license, ceremony, wedding photography, and marriage certificate all for less than $150. Lower cost options are available. See service charges & fees.

The Clerk accepts cash, check or money orders.

LOCATIONS

All locations are open 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.

Main Courthouse, Room 3.2300 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Telephone: (561) 355-2986 Map/Directions South County Courthouse, Room 160 200 W. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33444 Telephone: (561) 274-1588 Map/Directions

North County Courthouse, Room 1202 3188 PGA Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Telephone: (561) 624-6650 Map/Directions West County Courthouse 38844 SR 80 Belle Glade, FL 33430 Telephone: (561) 996-4843 Map/Directions

Our mailing address is P.O. Box 4667, West Palm Beach, FL 33402-4667.