[vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1504111249824{margin-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_row gap=”30″ css=”.vc_custom_1504112028197{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1504126421937{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-md-6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1499338795285{margin-bottom: 12px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Have you been thinking about getting married?” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”intro-hd” css=”.vc_custom_1686779151486{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Solemnizing marriage is one of the honors of a notary public in Florida. The solemnization of a marriage is the formal ceremony which unites a couple in legal marriage. The ceremony isn’t just for show – without a ceremony, there has been no marriage.<\/p>\n
Florida notaries can only solemnize a marriage (perform a wedding ceremony) within the legal boundaries of the State of Florida (which generally includes three miles off the coast).” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:16px|text_align:left|line_height:26px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Before a Florida notary public may solemnize any marriage, he or she must require the parties to produce a marriage license issued in accordance with Florida law. Two persons who wish to enter a marriage in Florida are required to obtain a Florida marriage license, issued by a county court judge or clerk of circuit court, under his or her hand and seal. The parties must first submit to the clerk of circuit court (or county court judge) an application, including an affidavit setting forth their ages and Social Security numbers.<\/p>\n
Non-citizens may provide an alien registration number or other form of identification.\u00a0 The parties must also file a written statement stating whether they completed a premarital preparation course and verifying that they have read or otherwise accessed the family law handbook published by the Florida Bar.\u00a0 If there appears to be no impediment to the marriage, the clerk (or judge) will issue a marriage license.<\/p>\n
NOTE: No marriage ceremony may be performed in Florida without a valid marriage license.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1504359552713{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-md-6 vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”6570″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n A Florida marriage license does not become effective until three days after its issuance (although this three-day waiting period is waived for out-of-state residents and for couples who submit valid certificates of completion of a premarital preparation course).\u00a0 The marriage license is only valid for a period of sixty days.\u00a0 The effective date and expiration date are clearly stated on the license. In order for the marriage to be valid, the ceremony must be performed on or after the effective date and on or before the expiration date. Once the license expires, no ceremony of marriage can be performed.<\/p>\n NOTE: Florida marriage licenses are valid statewide. For example, even if the parties obtain their license in Seminole County, the marriage can still be solemnized in Orange County. \u00a0However, after the ceremony, the license must be returned to the county where it was issued \u2013 regardless of where in Florida the ceremony took place. Your notary is required by Florida Law to send the final signed document to the County Clerk for recording.<\/em><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Once the ceremony is completed, a Florida notary must complete the marriage certificate portion of the marriage license and return it to the official who issued it within ten days of the solemnization.<\/p>\n Until the completed marriage record is filed with the issuing office, there is no official record of the marriage. It is important to note that state law provides that the notary is responsible for mailing or delivering the license; the original license will not be given to the parties to return themselves.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1498316236165{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1504112157667{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-2″][vc_icon type=”material” icon_material=”vc-material vc-material-format_quote” color=”custom” size=”xl” align=”center” el_class=”crea-primary-color”][\/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1504126554834{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-md-8″][vc_custom_heading text=”TheConcierge.net Notaries take the effort, stress, and guesswork out of who will perform your wedding ceremony.” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1686808331626{margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;}” el_class=”text-light”][vc_row_inner el_class=”cta-btn-row”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]Make An Appointement<\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]Contact Us With Your Questions<\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1498316236165{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”30″ css=”.vc_custom_1504115904556{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1499358007884{padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Central Florida Based Mobile Notary” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”intro-hd” css=”.vc_custom_1712877503267{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” gap=”30″ el_class=”min-height-md” css=”.vc_custom_1499356146904{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”half-image-block min-height-xs” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1686778340813{background-image: url(https:\/\/theconcierge.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/What-to-Bring-1.jpg?id=6538) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”crea-primary-background-in” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1501276987846{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Wedding Ceremony Cost: $30 plus travel fees to ceremony. Additional postage fee or travel fee to Clerk required to submit license.” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”text-light”][vc_custom_heading text=”See Travel Fees” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ftheconcierge.net%2Fwordpress%2Fabout%2Ffees%2F|title:Fees”][vc_column_text el_class=”contact-info-block”]Contact us with any questions<\/p>\n Email: notary@theconcierge.net TheConcierge.Net is not responsible for infomation below. Subject to change.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:16px|text_align:left|line_height:26px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1712877415482{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1501794641386{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_toggle title=”How To Apply” style=”simple” size=”sm” el_id=”accord-hd”]The first step in applying for a marriage license is to complete a Marriage License Application. You can do this in one of two ways:<\/p>\n Please note that for\u00a0both<\/em><\/strong> methods indicated above, the 3-day waiting period does not begin until after the couple comes together to the Clerk\u2019s office and purchases the marriage license in person. Before coming to the Clerk\u2019s Office in person, please review all marriage license requirements and our Orange County’s FAQs<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Who Can Apply” style=”simple” size=”sm”]Who Can Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n If applicant is a minor, both parents must give consent unless the parents are divorced and the custody and control of the child is placed with one parent. All written consent forms must be notarized. If divorced, the parent must present a certified copy of the divorce papers reflecting that they have full legal custody.<\/p>\n Required Documentation<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Additional Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Couples are required by law to read the Family Law Handbook and sign a statement acknowledging that they have done so before applying for the license. The handbook is available in\u00a0English<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Spanish<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Marriage License Fee” style=”simple” size=”sm”]The fee to obtain a marriage license is $86.00.<\/p>\n The fee can be reduced to $61.00 if they provide proof of completing a premarital preparation course \u2013 see Waiting Period to Be Married.<\/p>\n Forms of Payment<\/strong><\/p>\n Please note, there is a $3.50 surcharge added to all credit card transactions[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_toggle title=”Waiting Period” style=”simple” size=”sm”]Marriage licenses are issued the same day as requested as long as all requirements are met. However, there is a 3-day waiting period to be married for couples who live in Florida, but do not provide proof that they have completed a premarital preparation course. Please note that the 3-day waiting period does not begin until after the couple comes together to the Clerk\u2019s office and purchases the marriage license in person.<\/p>\n Florida couples wishing to avoid the 3-day waiting period must produce a certificate or printed letter from a premarital course provider indicating they have completed the course.\u00a0A couple claiming hardship can appear\u00a0at the downtown courthouse location only<\/strong>\u00a0and petition a judge to waive the 3-day waiting period when applying for the marriage license in person.<\/p>\n To locate an approved course provider, search the internet for Florida Premarital Course Providers.<\/p>\n A premarital course must be taken within one year prior to applying for a marriage license.<\/p>\n There is no waiting period for non-Florida residents.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Non-US Residents and Residents of Other States” style=”simple” size=”sm”]If you would like to get married in Orange County and both parties are\u00a0not<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0Florida residents, you can come to our office to purchase your marriage license and get married the same day.<\/p>\n If you’d prefer, you can buy the marriage license only and get married within the next 60 days anywhere in Florida.<\/p>\n Please remember to return your license within 10 days following the ceremony to the Clerk Office where it was issued.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine”][vc_toggle title=”County Clerk of Court Locations”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1504111249824{margin-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_row gap=”30″ css=”.vc_custom_1504112028197{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1504126421937{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-md-6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1499338795285{margin-bottom: 12px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Have you been […]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9321,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-fullwidth.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9303","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theconcierge.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9303","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theconcierge.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theconcierge.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theconcierge.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theconcierge.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9303"}],"version-history":[{"count":32,"href":"https:\/\/theconcierge.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9303\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13846,"href":"https:\/\/theconcierge.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9303\/revisions\/13846"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theconcierge.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9321"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theconcierge.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9303"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Marriage License Effective and Expiration dates<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Your Notary will return the Signed Marriage\u00a0 Certificate to the Office that Issued It<\/h4>\n
\nPhone: (844) 974-2463<\/a>
\nFax: (407) 379-9500[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1499358020001{padding-right: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Orange County Marriage License FAQs” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”intro-hd” css=”.vc_custom_1686788849028{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Please click on the (+) below to get additional information provided by the Orange County Clerks Office. The information can be found at this link : https:\/\/www.myorangeclerk.com\/Divisions\/Marriages\/Marriage-Licenses<\/p>\n\n
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Orange County Clerk of Court<\/a>\n425 N. Orange Avenue\nOrlando, FL 32801\n407-836-2000\n\n\nBrevard County Clerk of Court<\/a>\nP.O Box 219\nTitusville, Florida 32781-0219\n321-637-5413\n\nLake County Clerk of Court<\/a>\nP.O. Box 7800\nTavares, FL 32778\n352-742-4100\n\nOsceola County Clerk of Court<\/a>\n2 Courthouse Square, Suite 2000\nKissimmee, FL 34741\n407-742-3500\n\nSeminole County Clerk of Court<\/a>\n301 N. Park Avenue\nP.O. Box 8099\nSanford, FL 32772\n407-665-4450\n\nAdditional Florida Counties - Click Here<\/a>\n\n<\/pre>\n