Getting Married in Florida
// August 26th, 2010 // Uncategorized
There are a few things people wanting to be married in the state of Florida must consider. First, both the bride and groom must be at or above the age of 18 which is considered the legal age in Florida. You do not have to live in Florida to be married in Florida; additionally you can apply for a marriage license in any county, no matter where you may live, even if you are a Florida resident. Both the bride and groom must have current and valid photo identification, either from whatever state they reside in, or from a government agency such as the military. Birth certificates, social security cards, and green cards are not acceptable as valid forms of ID. However, US citizens must also present their social security card, in addition to photo ID. Non-US residents must provide their Alien Registration card, along with their Passport, Driver’s License, or any other documentation that proves their identity. In addition, people may be asked to provide additional documentation such as pay check stubs or W2 forms. Also note, expired ID cards or Driver’s Licenses will not be accepted. The typical marriage licnese fee is about $94 dollars and there is almost always a three day waiting period before the couple are permitted to marry. There are a couple of exceptions to the waiting period and they are as follows. If a couple can provide proof that they are not Florida residents, or if the couple has completed a pre-marital course, and can provide a copy of the certificates. If either the man or woman has been married previously, that person will need to provide proof that the first marriage has been legally terminated. If the divorce record has been lost or the person does not have a copy of it, for whatever reason, it can be obtained through florida divorce records online and printed out. There is no blood test required in Florida in order for a couple to be married, as there is in some other states. Getting married should be a pleasant experience but unfortunately there are certain steps in the legal process that have to be taken.
