Both parties must be Florida residents and have taken a 4 hour premarital class within the State of Florida to receive a reduction in the price of the marriage license and WAIVE the 3 day waiting period.

To get this reduction you must:

• Bring in an original Premarital Class Providers Certificate or letter when applying for your license.



• Cost of the license is $61, payable in CASH ONLY.



• Know the exact date your last marriage ended either by death or divorce.



• Know your social security number.

Premarital preparation courses may include the following lists of qualified instructors as provided by Florida Statutes 741.0305 (3)(a)(1-6):

• A psychologist licensed under F.S. Chapter 490



• A clinical social worker licensed under F.S. Chapter 491



• A marriage and family therapist license under F.S. Chapter 491



• A mental health counselor license under F.S. Chapter 491



• An official representative of a religious institution which is recognized under F.S. 496.404(19), if the representative has relevant training



• Any other provider designated by a judicial circuit, including but not limited to school counselors who are certified to offer such courses.