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Florida Emerald Coast Weddings

Marriage licenses must be obtained in Florida for the Notary or Minister to perform the ceremony in the State of Florida.  Licenses can be obtained at any courthouse in Florida, and you can get married anywhere in the state of Florida. Your marriage by the Florida Notary or Minister is legal worldwide.

What you will need:

  • Bride and Groom must be 18 years of age, and both be present.
  • Photo Identification is required, such as a driver's license.
  • No blood test is required
  • For non-Florida residents-there is NO waiting period.
  • For Florida residents-either a 3-day wait period or a 4-hour counseling session is required.
  • If either party has been divorced in the last 6 months, a copy of the divorce decree is required.
  • The marriage license remains valid for 60 days after date of issue.
  • Licenses cost around $93.50 and the Clerk of Courts office hours are 8:30 - 4:30 Monday through Friday
If you are getting married in:
  • Panama City Beach
  • Mexico Beach
Contact:
Bay County Clerk's Office
Marriage License

Room 102
300 East 4th Street
Panama City, Florida 32401
(850) 747-5117
(850) 747-5359 Fax
If you are getting married in:
  • Destin
  • Sandestin
  • Miramar Beach
  • Seagrove Beach
Contact:
Walton County Clerk's Office
South Walton Annex
Marriage License Department

25220 U.S. Highway 331 South
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459
(850) 267-3066
If you are getting married in:
  • Ft. Walton Beach
  • Okaloosa Island
Contact:
Okaloosa County Clerk’s Office
Marriage License Division
Okaloosa County Courthouse Annex

1250 N. Eglin Parkway,
Suite B110
Shalimar, Florida 32579
(850) 651-7216