INSTRUCTIONS: FLORIDA MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION SHEET

Every Florida county has its own process and documentation established for those who wish to be married. The document discussed in this article is the marriage license application for Pinellas County and be obtained from the website of their circuit court. The information required is similar to many other applications throughout the state.

Florida Marriage License Information Sheet Step 1: The groom should enter their full name exactly as it appears on their identification card at the top of the page.

Florida Marriage License Information Sheet Step 2: The groom should enter their Social Security, passport or INS identification number.

Florida Marriage License Information Sheet Step 3: The groom should indicate whether they are American Indian, Black, White, Hispanic, Asian or "other" by placing a checkmark next to the appropriate box on the line headed "Race."

Florida Marriage License Information Sheet Step 4: Write the number of times you have previously been married where indicated.

Florida Marriage License Information Sheet Step 5: If you have been previously married, indicate whether your last marriage ended in annulment, death or divorce. Include the date on which the marriage legally ended.

Florida Marriage License Information Sheet Step 6: The bride should provide the exact same information on the bottom half of the page. Note that the maiden name, if different from the current last name, should also be included.

Florida Marriage License Information Sheet Step 7: Write down the date on which the marriage is expected to be held.

Florida Marriage License Information Sheet Step 8: Write down how many certified copies of a marriage license application you require.

Florida Marriage License Information Sheet Step 9: Write down the daytime telephone numbers for both the bride and groom.

Florida Marriage License Information Sheet Step 10: Write down a mailing address where a license application can be mailed and submit the application by mail or in person at the circuit court. There will be a three day waiting period for a license if the couple has not completed a premarital education course.