The application process & the steps to be taken:-

Before starting this process please make sure you have at least 31 days before your wedding to obtain your license by mail. Once the application has commenced, all monies are non-refundable.
 
• Step 1 - Complete the initial license application form, this can be obtained by the link at the top of this page.
   
• Step 2 - Make payment by credit card. Use the link at the top of this page. (see front page for charges). No checks.
   
• Step 3 - Email scanned copies of your passport photo page (overseas couples only) or drivers’ license (US applicants only). If you do not have a scanner then you have to mail them. Faxed copies do not transmit clearly. Where possible please try and do steps 1 - 3 all at the same time, this will speed up your application.
   
• Step 4 - Once Steps 1 - 3 have been received, we will submit the application to the courthouse along with payment.
   
• Step 5 - Once we receive the marriage license application back from the courthouse, we will return it to you via email along with a 'Marriage License in Absentia' statement that confirms you have read the Florida Law Handbook and a letter detailing the next steps to be taken, as explained below.
   
• Step 6 - Click on the PDF file link at the top of this page, for the Florida Law Handbook. You will have to sign the 'Marriage License in Absentia' statement to say that you have read this handbook.
   
• Step 7 - The application, along with the 'Marriage License in Absentia' statement and copies of your passports (overseas couples only) or drivers licenses (US couples only), MUST BE SIGNED BY A PUBLIC NOTARY PUBLIC*. (Click here to find a Notary Public if you are in the UK).
  You should ensure that the copies of the application and Marriage License are printed on white paper and that the Public Notary stamps the license in the correct area - incorrect stamping will not be acceptable and will delay the processing time.
   
• Step 8 - The application, statement and copies of passports (overseas couples only) or driver's licenses (US couples only). should then be returned to us at the address given on the letter and should all have been notarized. You will have send copies of your passports/drivers license with your initial application, but a notarized copy of them will be required by the courthouse at this stage.
   
• Step 9 - We will then arrange to have the license issued in time for your wedding.
   
• Step 10 - Your license will be either returned to you (US couples only), if time permits, if not we will request the details of whom you have booked your wedding with here in Florida. For (overseas couples only) it sent to the wedding company / coordinator you are working with here in Florida  via regular mail.
  If the time frame is tight, then you may wish to consider paying for a courier services. Our preferred courier service is Fed Ex Service, pricing for this is $35.00 irrespective of service used - ie overnight, 2 day etc.

*We also cannot accept responsibility for any licenses lost in the mail.

*additional fees will apply.