Marriage Records

You do not have to be a resident of Florida to apply for a marriage license, however, both parties must be present when applying and the ceremony must be performed in the State of Florida.

We will require picture identification in the form of a valid driver's license, federal or state identification card or passport.

If previously married, we will require written proof of final judgment, annulment or death certificate.

A blood test is no longer required in the State of Florida.

Updated Changes per Florida Statute 741.0405:

Only a minor 17 years of age: In addition to the above-listed requirements, the following documents must be presented when one or both of the applicants are minors:

• Minor's birth certificate, long form, showing parent's names
• Social Security Card
• Valid Identification Card

Both parents must be present with proof of identification to sign a parent consent form for the minor. If only one parent has full custody by divorce or death, written proof must be presented at the time of signing the parent consent form.

The other party cannot be more than 2 years older than the minor and must present the following for age verification:

• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Valid Identification

The cost of a marriage license is $86.00 and there is a three-day waiting period prior to the license becoming effective. The three-day waiting period may be waived if you live out of state or you elect to take a pre-marital course and submit a certificate of completion when you apply for your license. If you complete a pre-marital course presented by a registered provider, as filed with the Clerk, then the fee for the marriage license will be reduced to $61.00. All marriage licenses are valid for 60 days from the date of issuance and must be returned to the Clerk's office for recording and processing to the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville, Florida.

A marriage license can be obtained at the courthouse in Bushnell (352-569-6810 - Option 2) or the North Sumter Annex on CR 466, The Villages (352-689-4625).

The Clerk of the Circuit Court can perform the marriage ceremony for a statutory fee of $30.00. Please call one of the above numbers to schedule the ceremony.