How to get married in Tampa, Florida | Courthouse Photographer & Officiant, Marriage license cost

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Step-by-step guide to getting married in Tampa, Florida.

Here is the simplest version of how to do it.

1. Complete the Marriage License Application or print and bring it to the office.
2. Bring valid Photo ID(Driver’s License, Passport, State ID, or Military ID.)
3. Visit the Clerk’s Office Head to any of the three locations in Tampa to finalize your application in person.
4. Pay the Marriage License Fee $86.00 (or $61.00 with proof of a premarital course).
5. Hire an officiant to officiate your wedding or schedule an appointment to be married at your county clerk’s office.
6. Attend Your Ceremony
7. The officiant returns the completed license to the Clerk’s Office within 10 days.

Marriage License Requirements

• 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

Book online or visit one of the Hillsborough County Clerk’s Office locations.

Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Valid ID: Bring a driver’s license, passport, state ID, or military ID.

Ceremony options in Tampa, Florida

• Plant City Branch Office: 301 North Michigan Avenue, Room 1071, Plant City, FL 33563

• Requirements: Marriage license, both partners, and any witnesses.

• Ceremony Fee: $30.00

• Use a licensed officiant to marry anywhere you wish.

After your ceremony

• 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

• Return the Marriage License: Make sure it’s returned to the Clerk’s Office within 10 days.

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Common Questions

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). !couples getting married in tampa, fl

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