Marriage license can be acquired Monday-Friday, except on holidays as observed by the County. Allow 20-30 minutes for entire process.

Lee County (8 a.m.-4:15 p.m.): 2115 Second St. in downtown Fort Myers or at 1039 SE 9th Place in Cape Coral.

Collier County (8 a.m.-5 p.m.): 3301 East Tamiami Trail, Administrative Building, 4th Floor, Naples.

Licenses are issued immediately upon application and must be used within 60 days from date of issue.

Click here for the Lee County Application

Click here for the Collier County Form

Couple must appear together and be 18 years old or over. Picture I.D. such as valid drivers license or passport with your signature is required. For second marriages, divorce date, state and county of previous marriage (or final judgement of divorce) is required. If in last 6 months, bring certified copy of divorce or death certificate. If legal name differs from name on drivers license then birth certificate is needed.

The Family Law Handbook is required to be read per Florida Statute 741. The couple must each read the booklet and sign an Affidavit of Compliance. Click here to download the Family Law Handbook, to read ahead of time. The affidavit must be signed at the Clerk's office.

A blood test is not required in the State of Florida.

There is no waiting period for couples from out of state or out of the country. There is a 3-day waiting period or 4 hours of premarital counseling required for Florida residents.

The marriage license costs $93.50 cash only for both Florida and non-Florida residents. If both bride and groom are Florida residents that have taken the 4-hour premarital course (certificate must be provided) and have read the Family Law Handbook, the fee is $61 cash only.

 

For More Information

Lee County Clerk of Circuit Courts

Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Courts