What do you have to do leagally before you get married? License, blood tests, the cost of it all, and how long does it take to get the info back? ( I live in FL)
2007-01-08 07:45:38 · 4 answers · asked by Queen 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Marrige Laws in Florida
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ID Requirement: Picture ID such as a driver's license and your Social Security card or a valid passport number or I-94 card. You may be asked for a certified copy of your birth certificate.
Residency Requirement: You do not have to be a resident of Florida.
Previous Marriages: If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be supplied. If the divorce or spouse's death occurred within the past 30 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate is required.
Waiting Period: No waiting period for Florida residents have both completed a state sanctioned marriage preparation course within the last 12 months. There is a three-day waiting period for Florida residents who have not taken the course.
Fees: $88.50 - cash only. Couples who have completed a state-sanctioned marriage preparation course within the past 12 months are entitled to a discount of $32.50.
Other Tests: None.
Under 18: If an individual is under 18 years of age, but older than 16 years of age, a marriage license can be obtained with parental consent. If a parent has sole custody or the other parent is dead, the permission of one parent is sufficient. If a person is under the age of 16, the marriage license has to be issued by a county judge, with or without parental permission. If a minor's parents are both deceased and there is not an appointed guardian, he/she may apply for a marriage license. A minor who has been previously married may also apply for a license. A minor who swears that they have a child or are expecting a baby, can apply for a license if the pregnancy has been verfied by a written statement from a licensed physician. A county court judge may at his/her discretion issue or not issue a license for them to marry.
Proxy Marriages: No.
Cousin Marriages: Yes.
Common Law Marriages: No.
Same Sex Marriages: No.
Officiants: Any ordained or licensed clergymen, notary publics and justices of the peace.
Miscellaneous: License is valid for sixty (60) days.
Copy of Certificate of Marriage:
Department of Children and Families
Division of Vital Statistics
P. O. Box 210
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042
904-359-6955
2007-01-08 07:51:50 · answer #1 · answered by Mary O 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah marriage license, u dont have do the blood test really dont have to. they will give u info back 1 week or depend.
2007-01-08 07:47:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
State Sanctioned Marriage Preparation Course
2017-02-20 23:58:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your county clerks office
2007-01-08 08:01:17 · answer #4 · answered by tx girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the court house
2007-01-08 07:53:36 · answer #5 · answered by sissy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋