Marriage Licenses

Located in Room 119 at the Indian River County Courthouse

772-226-3175 or 772-226-3173

The Main Courthouse Recording Division located in Vero Beach processes marriage licenses between the hours of 8:00-4:00.

Marriage license requirements and fees are set by Florida Statutes.

You need not be a resident of Florida to apply for a marriage license in Indian River County.

Persons 18 years of age and older may apply without parental consent. Persons under 18 years of age may apply with consent of both parents. (Consent forms are available from the Clerk.)

Exceptions to age requirement:

A male or a female under the age of 18 may apply if previously married and divorced. A certified copy of the final judgment is required.

A male or female under the age of 18 may apply if they are parents of a child or are expectant parents. They are required to sign an affidavit provided by the Clerk stating their parental status. If pregnant, the applicant is required to provide a letter from a physician verifying the pregnancy.

Persons who have been previously married need to supply the month, day and year that the last marriage ended.

A driver’s license, state issued identification card or passport must be presented at the time the application is made. A Social Security number must be provided on the application. Any person not a citizen of the United States may provide an alien registration number or another form of identification.

A fee payable in cash or credit card is required at the time the application is made. (see fee schedule.) NO OTHER FORM OF PAYMENT CAN BE ACCEPTED.

Couples who have completed an approved Marriage Preparation Course will receive a reduction of the normal marriage license fee when they present a certificate of completion at the time of application.

For those couples who do not attend a course, the effective date of the marriage license shall be delayed three days from the date of application. There is no delay for non-Florida residents and those who have completed a Marriage Preparation Course.

The marriage license is valid on the effective date located in box 18a of the license. The marriage must be performed within 60 days (expiration date is in box 19 of the license). The completed license must be returned to the Clerk’s Office within 10 days following the ceremony. After being recorded in the Official Records, a certified copy will be provided along with the original marriage license. 

You may complete the marriage license application on-line by clicking the link below.  Once you have received your 7 digit number, between 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. come in to the Courthouse to sign and pay for your marriage license.  Upon arrival the Deputy Clerk will review the application and prepare the license to marry.

Marriage License Application

The ceremony must take place within the state of Florida. A notary public, an ordained clergy, and all judicial officers, may perform a marriage ceremony. Witnesses are not required

Both parties must read the Family Law Handbook prior to applying for a marriage license.  Each applicant must attest that he or she has obtained and read, or otherwise accessed, the information contained in the handbook. The Family Law Handbook can be read online before coming to the Courthouse or in person once you arrive at the Courthouse.  The handbook is also available in Spanish.

• Family Law Handbook (2021 Revised Version) – English
• Family Law Handbook (2021 Revised Version) – Spanish

1. File affidavit and copy of certificate to be issued with the Clerk of Court per F.S. 741.0305(3)(a)5 “An official representative of a religious institution which is recognized under F.S. 496.404(23), if the representative has relevant training.
   
2. Issue certificate to couple per F.S. 741.0305(4) “Each premarital preparation course provider shall furnish each participant who completes the course with a certificate of completion specifying the name of the participant and the date of completion and whether the course was conducted by personal instruction, videotape instruction, or instruction via other electronic medium, or by a combination of these
3. Download and Complete Authorized Provider Registration Packet