UK Couples Can Marry in Florida
You do not need to live in Florida or be a U.S. citizen to apply for a Florida marriage licence, subject to the applicable eligibility and identification requirements.
Florida Weddings for UK Couples
Getting Married in Florida From the UK
Planning your Florida wedding from Britain? We’ll guide you through the Florida marriage licence process before you travel, so the legal side feels simple and organised.
Start Your ApplicationPlanning from the UK shouldn't make the paperwork harder.We help destination couples organise the Florida marriage licence before their wedding trip.
A Florida Wedding Without the Marriage-Licence Guesswork
When you're organising a wedding from across the Atlantic, the questions are different: what identification is needed, when should you apply, what has to be notarised and what happens to the certificate after the wedding?
Plan Before You Fly
We coordinate the process around your wedding date and provide clear instructions before your Florida trip.
A Concierge, Not a Rulebook
You don't need to become an expert in Florida paperwork. We'll explain what applies to you and what happens next.
Useful Florida Rules
What UK Couples Should Know Before Travelling
These basics answer some of the most common questions we hear from British couples planning a Florida wedding.
Residency, Waiting Period & Timing
No Florida residency requirement: living in the UK does not prevent you from applying for a Florida marriage licence.
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 licence is valid for 60 days after issuance.
From the UK to Your Florida Wedding in 5 Clear Steps
We keep the licence process organised while you plan everything else from home.
- 1Step 1
Apply Online From the UK
Tell us about the two of you and your Florida wedding plans.
- 2Step 2
We Review & Coordinate
We review your information and coordinate the first stage with the Florida Clerk.
- 3Step 3
Receive Clear Instructions
We send the documents and explain the signing and notarisation steps.
- 4Step 4
Notarise & Return Your Documents
Complete the notarisation and mail your documents to us. We’ll mail your official licence back to you.
- 5Step 5
Arrive in Florida Ready
Travel knowing the marriage-licence process is already organised around your wedding.
Florida Marriage Licence FAQs for UK Couples
Can UK citizens get married in Florida?
Yes. Florida does not require you to be a Florida resident or a U.S. citizen to apply for a marriage licence, subject to the applicable eligibility and identification requirements.
Is there a three-day waiting period for UK couples?
Florida law provides an exception to the three-day delayed effective-date requirement for non-Florida residents.
Will our Florida marriage be recognised in the UK?
UK government guidance says a marriage abroad is recognised in the UK if you followed the correct process under the law where the marriage took place and the marriage would be allowed under UK law.
Do we need to register the marriage again when we return to the UK?
UK authorities generally rely on the foreign marriage certificate as evidence of the marriage. If you need the certificate for a particular organisation or official purpose, check that organisation's document requirements.
Will we need an apostille?
Not necessarily. Whether an apostille is needed depends on the authority or organisation asking for your Florida marriage certificate. If one is required, we can arrange our Apostille Service.
Why UK Couples Choose License To Marry
Concierge Guidance
Clear support while you're planning from Britain.
Save Holiday Time
Spend your Florida trip enjoying your wedding, not chasing paperwork.
International Experience
We understand what it feels like to organise this from another country.
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More than 5,000 couples helped get married in Florida.
Planning Your Florida Wedding From the UK?
Let us take the marriage licence off your planning list before you fly.