Marriage Information
Contacting the Holmes County Clerk of Court regarding a Marriage License is easy using one of the following options.
Applying for a Marriage License-Holmes County Requirements
- Both applicants must appear in person
- Both applicants must present valid government-issued photo identification (Driver’s License, ID, Passport)
- A completed Holmes County Florida Application for Marriage License
- Applicants that have been previously married – are required to provide the Date Last Marriage Ended (Month/Day/Year)
- If applicants are a Florida resident applying for license with waived 3 day waiting period, Applicants must provide a Letter/Certificate of Marriage Counseling (4 Hours) and have with them at the time of the appointment
Marriage License Fees
- Without Marriage Counseling (3 day waiting period-FL Resident)-$86.00
- With Marriage Counseling (3 day waiting period waived)—————$61.00
- Lost/Duplicate License————————————————————$30.00
- Amended License——————————————————————$30.00
License Fees may be paid by any of the following methods
- Cash, cashier’s check or money order
- Credit card *A service fee of 3.5 % does apply to credit card payments
Important Notes
1. By Florida Law, a marriage license is valid for 60 days only. If your wedding date is more than 60 days away, you must wait to apply for a license.
2. A Florida marriage license is valid only for marriages solemnized in Florida. If you are planning to be married out of state or in another country, you must contact that jurisdiction about obtaining a marriage license.
3. The Holmes County Clerk’s Office does not perform/solemnize marriages.
4. The Clerk’s Office is not responsible for name changes. After the license is recorded with the Holmes County Clerk’s Office you can apply for a name change at your local Social Security Office and Driver’s License Office.
Documents
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- Family Law (Marriage) Handbook: English Version
- Family Law (Marriage) Handbook: Spanish Version
- Application for Marriage License: Complete the Form and bring it to appointment
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