Marriage License Applications are received and processed in the Fort Myers office .
You will be required to complete the Marriage License Application form in the Clerk's office or you can download and bring with you the following form:
Marriage License Information and Application to speed up processing in the office.
U.S. citizens are required to have their Social Security number.
Both parties must apply in person. Payment for the license is Cash ONLY, No personal checks will be accepted.
The only acceptable forms of identification are: valid driver's license from any state; valid alien registration "green" card; military ID; valid passport; or valid state ID card.
If you are 16 or 17 years old, the only acceptable form of identification is a certified birth certificate. The birth certificate must be accompanied by a consent form from each parent that is listed on the birth certificate.
Licenses are valid for 60 days from the effective date.
If previously married, the date of divorce, death or annulment is needed. A certified copy of the divorce judgment is required if divorce has been within 30 days of the date of marriage application.
Blood tests are not required.
Marriage ceremonies may be performed by a member of the clergy, elder of the church, notary public of the State of Florida, member of the judiciary or Clerk of Courts.
The hours to apply for a marriage license are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday in the Fort Myers office.
If you are getting married in the State of Florida, you may obtain your marriage license in any county within the State.
For more information about marriage licenses / marriage license fees call
(239) 533-5000.