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• How do I apply for a marriage license, what is the cost, who may officiate and where can I get married? You apply in our customer service department M-F 8:30am-4:30pm.  Both parties mus...
• How can I obtain a copy of my marriage license? If the marriage license is from 1991 forward, you may obtain a copy online at htt...
• Is there a time frame between my divorce and before I can get remarried? No.  You are required to provide the date that your last marriage ended. ...
• I'm military and got married overseas, is there anything I need to do in Florida? We do not require any documentation of your marriage from any other state or coun...
• Do I need a permit to get married on the beach? You would need to contact the county where the beach in question is located.  ...
• What do I do if a name is misspelled or incorrect data appears on my marriage license? You will need to contact our customer service department at 386-326-7680 to discu...
• Does the minister need to bring anything to show proof before signing the marriage license? No.  ...
• What is the time frame to return a completed marriage license? It is recommended to return it to our customer service department within 10 days ...
• What is needed for a minor to obtain a marriage license? Minor must be at least 17 years of age.  The older party to the marriage is no mo...
• Can a person marry someone to whom they are related? A family member can perform the marriage ceremony as long as they meet the state ...
• Can I bring my marriage license from another state or county and have my ceremony in Florida? Marriage licenses are state specific.  They are only valid within the state it wa...
• We purchased our marriage license but we lost it before turning it in. What is the fee to get a duplicate/replacement marriage license? If the license is still valid, the cost is $30 for a duplicate/replacement.  ...
• What is the waiting period before I can be married? There is a 3 day waiting period unless both parties are out of state residents or...
• Is there any additional documentation needed to obtain a marriage license if one of the participants in not a US citizen? We require a valid passport for the non-resident.    ...
• I want to renew my vows. Can anyone perform the ceremony? Yes, renewing your vows is a personal preference and does not affect the original...
• I am authorized to perform wedding ceremonies? Do I need to register with Putnam County to perform ceremonies? The Clerk's office does not oversee the ordainment process and does not determine...
• Does the Clerk's Office recognize marriage by proxy? No. ...
• Can a marriage license be issued for someone who is hospitalized? You would need to contact the Clerk's Office at 386-326-7680 regarding this reque...
• Can an individual who is incarcerated in jail/prison apply for a marriage license? If in the County Jail, the answer is no.  If in Department of Corrections, contac...
• I recently got married and am not a US citizen so I do not have a social security number. How do I change my name? It depends on how you entered the US.  You can visit U.S. Citizenship and Immigra...
• What will happen if we do not turn in our marriage license to be recorded? There will be no official record of your marriage.  ...
• Can I get married at the Courthouse? Yes.  No appointments are necessary.  We are available to perform ceremonies Mon-...