Coming From Out of State?
We help non-Florida residents understand the process and coordinate the paperwork around their wedding plans. Learn about Florida marriage licenses for non-Florida residents →
Florida Destination Weddings
Florida Marriage License for Destination Weddings
Coming to Florida to get married? We’ll guide you through the marriage license process before you arrive, so you can spend your time here enjoying your wedding—not worrying about paperwork.
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Destination wedding specialists since 2007.
More than 5,000 couples helped get married in Florida.
Your Wedding Trip Is Too Valuable to Spend at the Courthouse
When you’re traveling to Florida for your wedding, every day matters. Our concierge service is designed to make the marriage license one less thing to think about.
Planning From Overseas?
International couples are our specialty. We’ll explain what to send, what to sign, how notarization works and what happens next. Marriage license help for international couples → Planning from the UK? See our UK couples guide →
Short on Time in Florida?
We coordinate the license process before your trip so your limited time in Florida can be spent celebrating with the people you came to see.
Good to Know
Florida Marriage License Basics for Destination Couples
Florida’s rules are especially relevant when you’re traveling for your wedding. We’ll guide you through the requirements that apply to your circumstances and coordinate the timing around your wedding date.
Two Useful Florida Rules
Non-Florida residents: Florida law provides an exception to the three-day delayed effective date requirement for non-Florida residents.
60-day validity: A Florida marriage license is valid for 60 days after it is issued.
How Our Destination Wedding Concierge Service Works
A clear five-step path from wherever you are now to arriving in Florida ready for your wedding.
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1Step 1
Complete Your Online Application
Tell us about the two of you and your Florida wedding plans.
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2Step 2
We Prepare the Paperwork
We review your information and coordinate the required documents with the Florida Clerk of Court.
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3Step 3
We Send Clear Instructions
Your issued license and signing instructions are sent to you so you know exactly what to do next.
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4Step 4
Notarize & Return Your Documents
Complete the notarization and mail your documents to us. We’ll mail your official license back to you.
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5Step 5
Arrive Ready to Get Married
Come to Florida knowing the marriage-license process is already under control.
Destination Wedding Marriage License FAQs
A few of the questions couples commonly ask when planning their Florida wedding from somewhere else.
Is there a three-day waiting period for non-Florida residents?
Florida law provides an exception to the three-day delayed effective date requirement for non-Florida residents. We’ll help you understand how the timing applies to your wedding plans.
How long is a Florida marriage license valid?
A Florida marriage license is valid for 60 days after issuance, so timing matters. We coordinate the process around your wedding date.
Can you help us if we live outside the United States?
Yes. International destination couples are a core part of our service. We’ll explain the paperwork, signing and notarization steps clearly before you travel.
How early should we start?
Starting early gives you time to complete each step carefully and avoids unnecessary last-minute pressure. If your wedding is already booked, you can begin by completing the application.
Why Destination Couples Choose License To Marry
Concierge Guidance
You’ll always know what happens next.
Save Vacation Time
Spend your Florida trip enjoying your wedding.
Experience Since 2007
More than 5,000 couples helped.
International Experience
Clear guidance wherever you’re traveling from.
Planning a Florida Destination Wedding?
Let us take the marriage license off your wedding-planning list.