Planning your in Florida can be fun and romantic, however there is one important item that all brides and grooms must be aware of. A Florida marriage license is a legal document granted by the state allowing a male and female the authority to marry. Obtaining a license is different form state to state and the document is a must to be legal in all 50 states. A marriage license was first introduced when the original 13 colonies were started. Before a license could be issued the marriage ceremony had to be announced to the general population for anyone who might be against it and, if all was ok, the marriage ceremony went as planned.



In many states, this is still valid. After the ceremony the license must be signed by the wedding couple and officiant. In the United States, if a wedding is performed without a license, the marriage is not valid. Florida has the requirement for the legal marriage document. I looked through some of the things that are required for couples in Destin, Fl. to get their marriage certified. This is according to the Okaloosa County city clerk office in the registry department. Couples are required to apply for a license. This can be done by couples coming personally to the clerk of courts office only. If you are a resident of Florida there is a three day waiting period but no blood work is needed.

The county website provides important information such as hours of operations as well as a host of other information. The following are some of the legal documents that must be presented. all documents need to be originals and not photocopies. They include a social security card, birth certificate, passport,photo driver's license, a American citizenship card and the list goes on. If you do not know the laws in Destin Florida, search the Internet and you will find all the help and advice you need. In many places, one has to be a legal age of 18 to apply for a marriage license. In the United States, this is so nationwide however, those who are 16 or 17 can also apply and acquire a Florida marriage license. However, the parents or legal guardian have to sign a consent form. The other thing you need to know is the license fee. In Destin,Florida, you will have to pay $93. This money can be paid in cash, money order, certified check or Debit Card. Florida does not allow same sex marriages.

This is from a Court ruling of June 2008 which granted all eligible singles including gays to get a license for marriage. You might be entering into marriage again after divorce, you will be required to present some documents that will clear you of the previous wedding. More specifically you may have to present an original certificate of divorce. This applies in Florida as well as many other states. There are some things that are not required when applying for a marriage certificate. The first thing is information about citizenship, race or your residency. Also, you will not be required to give blood test or provide a medical certificate.

It is important for the brides and grooms to get the facts for themselves from the county they wish to have a ceremony. Searching for marriage laws in Florida can be done on the internet.