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How to Get Married in Tampa, Florida
Here’s your checklist:
- Complete the Marriage License Application or print and bring it to the office.
- Bring valid Photo ID(Driver’s License, Passport, State ID, or Military ID.)
- Visit the Clerk’s Office Head to any of the three locations in Tampa to finalize your application in person.
- Pay the Marriage License Fee $86.00 (or $61.00 with proof of a premarital course).
- Hire an officiant to officiate your wedding or schedule an appointment to be married at your county clerk's office.
- Attend Your Ceremony
- The officiant returns the completed license to the Clerk’s Office within 10 days.
CONGRATS, YOU'RE MARRIED! 🎉
Notes:
- If you were previously divorced, you'll have to know the date of the divorce.
- Certified copy of marriage license is $3.00
- See Pre-Marital Courses
How to Get a Tampa Marriage License
Schedule an Appointment
Book online or visit one of the Hillsborough County Clerk’s Office locations.
Locations:
• Downtown Office: 419 Pierce Street, Room #140, Tampa, FL 33602
• Plant City Branch Office: 301 North Michigan Avenue, Room 1071, Plant City, FL 33563
• Brandon Service Center: 311 Pauls Drive, Suite 110, Brandon, FL 33511
Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
REQUIREMENTS:
• Application Form: Complete online or print and bring it with you.
• Valid ID: Bring a driver’s license, passport, state ID, or military ID.
• Fee: $86.00 or $61.00 with a premarital course certificate.
• Both Parties Must Apply Together: In person.
Notes:
• If you’re 17, you’ll need parental consent, and the older party must be no more than 2 years older.
• Read and acknowledge the Marriage Handbook (available in English and Spanish).
• No 3-day waiting period for non-Florida residents.
Getting Married in Tampa, Florida
You can choose between:
Courthouse Wedding:
• Requirements: Marriage license, both partners, and any witnesses.
• Ceremony Fee: $30.00
Officiant Wedding:
• Use a licensed officiant to marry anywhere you wish.
• After the ceremony, ensure the officiant returns the signed license to the Clerk’s Office.
After the Ceremony
• Return the Marriage License: Make sure it’s returned to the Clerk’s Office within 10 days.
• Request Copies: Obtain certified copies for records and name changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW LONG IS A MARRIAGE LICENSE VALID IN FLORIDA?
60 days from the date of issuance.
CAN YOU GET MARRIED THE SAME DAY YOU APPLY FOR A LICENSE IN FLORIDA?
Yes, if you’re a non-Florida resident. Florida residents must wait 3 days unless they take a premarital course.
WHAT’S THE COST OF A MARRIAGE LICENSE IN TAMPA?
$86.00 or $61.00 with a premarital preparation course.
HOW CAN I CHANGE MY LAST NAME AFTER MARRIAGE?
Notify the Florida Department of Highway Safety, Social Security Office, Supervisor of Elections, and Military Reserve (if applicable).
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