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• How do I apply for a marriage license, what is the cost, who may officiate and where can I get married? You may apply for a marriage license in person at either of our locations or onli...
• How can I obtain a copy of my marriage license? You may come in and purchase certified copies for $3.00 each.   If you are out of...
• Is there a time frame between my divorce and before I can get remarried? Florida divorces do not typically require a delay to marry. However, other States...
• I'm military and got married overseas is there anything I need to do in Florida? Okaloosa County does not require any documentation of your marriage from any othe...
• What do I do if a name is misspelled or incorrect data appears on my marriage license? In order to correct information on a previously issued marriage license, both par...
• Does the minister need to bring anything to show proof before signing the marriage license? No, there is a section for the officiant to sign and title on the license. Who ma...
• What is the time frame to return a completed marriage license? Please return your marriage license to our office within 10 days (recommended to ...
• What is needed for a minor to obtain a marriage license? (minor marriage license) Requirements for minors at least the age of 17, one or both applicants, §741.04: ...
• Can a person marry someone to whom they are related? Florida law prohibits marriage to any person who is related to you by 3 degrees o...
• Can I bring my marriage license from another State or County and have my ceremony in Florida? You must first check with the agency providing the marriage license to ensure the...
• Do I need a permit to get married on the beach? Okaloosa County beach use is overseen by the Okaloosa County Parks Division (850)...
• We purchased our marriage license but we lost it before turning it in. What is the fee to get a duplicate/replacement marriage license? If the ceremony has not taken place, the fee is $30. Both parties must return to ...
• I do not have a Social Security number, what do I enter into the kiosk when it asks me for it? At the kiosk you will enter 0's in the blanks for the Social Security number....
• What is the waiting period before I can be married? Florida residents who have not attended a pre-marital course must wait 3 calendar...
• Is there any additional documentation needed to obtain a marriage license if one of the participants is not a US citizen? No additional documentation is needed. A valid government-issued I.D. such as a p...
• I am authorized to perform wedding ceremonies. Do I need to register with Okaloosa County to perform ceremonies? No, you do not need to register with Okaloosa County to perform wedding ceremonie...
• I want to renew my vows. Can anyone perform the ceremony? Yes! Renewing your vows is a personal preference and does not affect the original...
• Can an individual who is incarcerated in jail/prison apply for a marriage license? Our office does not currently provide this service to inmates.  Across the state ...
• I recently got married and am not a US citizen so I do not have a social security number. How do I change my name? It depends on how you entered the US. You can go to www.uscis.gov and there is a ...
• Where can I register for Domestic Partnership? You may visit cityofpensacola.com to find information on the Domestic Partnership...