Couples wishing to get married in Florida may apply for a license in person at our office location:
Prior to visiting our office, couples must apply using our Marriage Application.
In addition to completing the online application, couples must schedule an appointment with our office. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 3:30pm.
Location:
Osceola Clerk of the Circuit Court & County Comptroller
Recording Department
2 Courthouse Square
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
Phone: 407-742-3500
The marriage license is valid only in the state of Florida for a period of 60 days. Once issued, Florida residents must wait three days to get married, unless the couple attends a premarital course from this list of registered providers and presents the certificate of completion when applying for their license. There is no waiting period for non-Florida residents. The Clerk’s Office also performs marriage ceremonies for a fee of $30.00. Appointments are necessary.
After the marriage ceremony, the officiant (e.g., deputy clerk, pastor, priest, minister, notary public, etc.) must fill out and sign the marriage license. The marriage license must then be dropped off or mailed to our office locations to be recorded in the Official Records. A certified copy of the marriage license will be returned to the couple once it is recorded. Additional certified copies are available for purchase at $3 per marriage license.
Please follow these instructions to apply for a license with our office.
1. Apply for Marriage License
The first step in obtaining a marriage license is to apply using our Marriage Application link.
Florida law requires all couples to read the Family Law Handbook before applying for a license. Please acknowledge that both applicants have read the Florida Family Law Handbook by clicking “Accept”.
Complete the information required for each applicant.
Click submit when all fields are completed.
After submitting, you will receive a confirmation number. Please save this number for your in-person appointment.
2. Make An Appointment
After you have submitted an application using our Marriage Application Kiosk, you may schedule an in-person appointment. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 3:30pm. Schedule your appointment here:
Select “Marriage” followed by which marriage service you require. *Please note: Florida residents who have not completed a 4-hour premarital preparation course from an approved provider, have a mandatory 3-day waiting period between license issuance and effective date. Florida residents who have not completed this course SHOULD NOT request “Marriage Package”. There is no waiting period for non-Florida residents.
3. What to Bring
Both parties must provide proof of the following:
Identification:
Driver’s license issued in the United States.
Federal or state identification card; or
Passport showing your name and date of birth (birth certificates or green cards are not accepted).
If either person was married before, the way the last marriage ended and the exact date the marriage ended are needed. Copies of the death certificate, final decree of divorce, or annulment are not required.
*Both parties must be present when applying for a marriage license, sign the application form, and take an oath to the truthfulness of the information provided. Marriage Ceremony must take place within 60 days.
4. Marriage Ceremony
To get married at the Osceola County Courthouse, please note: There is a MANDATORY 3-day waiting period for Florida residents who have not completed a 4-hour premarital preparation course from an approved provider. There is no waiting period for non-Florida residents. Florida residents who have not taken the approved premarital course may make an appointment to return in 3 business days.
If you are getting married at the Osceola County Courthouse:
Please check in and receive a ticket from the Marriage & Passport Check-In Window on the Second Floor.
Select your marriage ceremony. If none is selected, the simple ceremony will be performed.
If rings are to be exchanged during the ceremony, please provide your rings to the officiant.
The marriage license will be recorded at the end of the ceremony and one copy provided to the couple. Additional copies may be purchased.
After the ceremony, couples and their guests are welcome to take photos in the marriage ceremony room. Please advise your Customer Care Clerk should you wish to have a group photo taken.
If you are participating in the HalloWedding, Valentines, or Patriotic Group Wedding Ceremony & Reception:
Sign up during your marriage license appointment & pay the non-refundable fees
Arrive 1.5 hours prior to the ceremony to check in, take your complimentary photos, and receive ceremony logistics
Enjoy the ceremony and reception!
You will receive the recorded copy of your marriage license at the completion of the reception
If you are getting married at an alternate location:
The officiant (pastor, priest, minister, notary, public, etc.) must fill out, sign, and return the marriage license within 10 days after the marriage ceremony. The marriage license may be dropped off or mailed to our office to be recorded in the Official Records. A certified copy of the marriage license will be returned to the couple once it is recorded.
Welcome to the Osceola Clerk of the Circuit Court & County Comptroller’s Marriage Application
Florida law requires all couples to read the Family Law Handbook before applying for a marriage license. If you have not done so, please download a copy of the Florida Law Handbook.
Please note that completing this application does NOT begin the three-day waiting period. The three-day waiting period begins after the couple comes together to the Clerk’s office and purchases the marriage license in person. Before beginning the marriage license application process, please complete the Acceptance Statement below.
By clicking the accept button below, We attest that we separately or together have obtained and read or otherwise accessed the information contained in the handbook or other electronic media presentation of rights and responsibilities of parties to a marriage specified in section 741.0306, Florida Statutes.
As of October 2, 2023, the U.S. Department of State is offering faster processing times for customers who apply for a passport.
For routine service, customers can expect their passport 8-11 weeks after the passport application is delivered to a passport processing facility. Customers choosing expedited service can expect to receive their passports in 5-7 weeks.
***IMPORTANT***
If you are traveling in less than nine (9) weeks and require a passport, you may wish to call the National Passport Information Center within 14 calendar days of your scheduled travel (28 calendar days if foreign visas are required) at 1-877-487-2778, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in order to make an appointment for passport services at a U.S. Department of State Passport Agency.