Florida: Witnesses are not required by Florida law. Georgia: Only if the person performing the ceremony does not complete the form, you will need two (2) witnesses to the ceremony in order to obtain the marriage certificate. Hawaii: Witnesses are not required by Hawaii law.

To complete the application for a marriage license, a couple must:

1. Appear together in person.
2. Each person must present one form of a valid non-expired, government issued, photo identification (such as a driver’s license or passport).
3. If divorced within the last 90 days, please provide a copy of the divorce decree.

Couples wishing to get married in Florida may apply for a license online or in-person at one of our office locations. Both parties must apply at the same time (whether in-person at one of our locations or applying online through a video conference).

Yes, for Florida residents. Marriage license applications are issued the same day as requested as long as all requirements are met. But 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.

Marriage Ceremony Fees The fee for a marriage ceremony is $30.00. Please note, there is a $3.50 surcharge added to all credit card transactions.

The Florida notary may perform a marriage ceremony providing the couple first obtain a marriage license from an authorized Florida official and may only perform such ceremony within the geographical boundaries of Florida. Thus, a Florida notary could not perform a marriage ceremony in another state.