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Marriage License

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A Florida marriage license is required to get married on Florida's beaches. Obtaining your license is a quick, simple process. The online resources for this information can be contradictory, so we've compiled accurate guidelines here and are happy to go over this info with you!

The couple must apply together, with valid state or federal identification, in person at a Florida County Clerk's office or schedule a video session during regular business hours. The Clerk's office keeps federal and state business hours (M-F 8:00am-4:30pm) and observes all state and federal holidays.

There is no waiting period, no blood test, and no class/counseling program required. Your Florida marriage license is valid for 60 days. You will need to know your SSN, date of birth, address, and (if) divorce decree date. You will not need your birth certificate, SSN card or, divorce papers. If either of you are a Florida resident you must apply for your license at least 3 days in advance of your wedding date.

The Florida application fee is $86. Witnesses at the ceremony are optional. We will return your marriage license to the Clerk for you.

**Online Video Session**
Bay County and Okaloosa County Clerks offices offer marriage licenses through video conference currently. You'll pre-schedule a time during the Clerk's hours that you can both be together, have valid ID, and be able to print a form. You can get your license from any Florida County Clerk, so if this helps your travel you may consider this method. Your license is valid for 60 days.

- Okaloosa County Clerk link HERE
- Bay County Clerk link HERE

Recommended locations by beach area (a marriage license can be obtained from any Florida County Clerk however):

**Panama City Beach, Mexico Beach, Florida**
Bay County Clerk's Office
300 East 4th Street
Panama City, Fl 32401
(850) 763-9061
Website to prefill application HERE

**Beaches of 30a, Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach, East Destin, Florida**
Clerk of Court
Marriage License Recording
Walton County Courthouse Annex
31 Coastal Centre Boulevard
Santa Rosa Beach, Fl 32459
(850) 267-3066
Website to prefill application HERE

**Destin, Okaloosa Island (Fort Walton Beach), Florida**
Clerk of Court
Marriage License Division
Okaloosa County Courthouse Annex
1940 Lewis Turner Blvd
Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 651-7200
Website to prefill application HERE

**Navarre, Florida**
A reservation is required in advance, call for appointment.

South Santa Rosa County Service Center
5841 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 983-1824
Website to prefill application HERE

**Pensacola Beach, Florida**
A reservation is required in advance, call for appointment.

Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Marriage Division
MC Blanchard Judicial Building
190 Governmental Center
Pensacola, Fl 32501
(850) 595-4170
Website to prefill application HERE