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. 

Couples may apply for a marriage license online using our Online Marriage Kiosk.

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. Couples may apply for a marriage license using our Online Marriage Kiosk.

Schedule your appointment here:  Wizard Appointment -Service.

Both parties must be present the day of your appointment and provide any 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)

Additonally, both parties must read the Family Law Handbook – English and Spanish Versions prior to obtaining a marriage license. 

Couples are invited to bring up to 15 guests to celebrate their special day the ceremony room. 

The person is at least 17 years of age and provides the written consent of his or her parents or legal guardian, which is acknowledged by an officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments and administer oaths; and the older party to the marriage is not more than 2 years older than the younger party to the marriage.

You must provide the date previous marriage ended. You are not required to provide documentation.

The premarital course provider list is available online (link below) and at our office location.

• Premarital Provider Affidavit
• Premarital Course Provider List

You must get married within 60 days, or your license is no longer valid.

Within 10 days after the marriage ceremony, the officiant (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.

To view a marriage license that was applied for and recorded in Osceola County, search the PERCH Search Online. Uncertified copies may be printed on your own printer for free. Certified copies may be purchased from the Clerk’s office. If you are using the copy for a legal purpose, we suggest that you purchase a certified copy.

Non-Florida residents who wish be married in The State of Florida, may apply for a marriage license. The 3-day waiting period is waived for non-residents. 

A certified copy of your marriage license needs to be presented to the Social Security Administration for a name change.  A photo copy or notarized copy will not be accepted. For more information on changing your name, please visit the Social Security Administration website.