Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL marriage license and courthouse wedding guide

Last updated: 2026 • Official Source ↗

Quick answer

Jacksonville: For Jacksonville, the listed marriage license fee is $93. The waiting period is 3 Days, and the license is valid for 60 Days. Use the official source before applying, because local offices can change fees, appointments, and ceremony rules.

License Fee

$93

Wait Time

3 Days

Valid For

60 Days
Ranked #79 of 97 by lowest listed cost, above the $64 average

Jacksonville marriage license cost and wait time

Jacksonville's listed marriage license fee is $93. The waiting period is 3 Days, and the legal document or notice path has a 60 Days planning window. Compared with the US city average of $64, Jacksonville is $29 above average and ranks 79 of 97 for lowest listed cost.

Courthouse or city hall wedding in Jacksonville

If you are searching for a courthouse wedding in Jacksonville, start with the marriage license or required legal paperwork. Civil ceremony appointments, city hall options, officiants, and return rules are handled locally, so confirm ceremony availability with the official office before choosing a date.

Official details can change without much notice. Treat this as a planning guide and verify with the linked office before you apply.

How to get married in Jacksonville, FL

Start by confirming eligibility, gathering the documents listed below, and applying through the official marriage license path. In Jacksonville, FL, the listed fee is $93, the waiting period is 3 days, and the document or notice path is valid for 60 Days.

Marriage license in Florida

Jacksonville, FL follows the marriage license rules for Florida. The city guide below focuses on local office details, documents, timing, and ceremony planning, while the linked official source should be checked before you apply.

Jacksonville planning questions covered

Use these topics to check the legal step, ceremony choice, timing, records and proof before a courthouse, city hall, or civil wedding appointment.

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Overview

Duval County Clerk of Courts issues marriage licenses for Jacksonville. Florida has a 3-day waiting period for Florida residents, but no waiting period for non-residents.

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Requirements

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Process

01

Complete Pre-Application

Fill out the online pre-application at the Clerk's website.

02

Visit Clerk of Courts

Both parties appear in person with valid ID.

03

Pay the Fee

Pay $93.50 ($61 with premarital course certificate).

04

Wait 3 Days

Florida residents wait 3 days. Non-residents can marry immediately.

How Jacksonville compares

CityLicense FeeWait Time
Jacksonville$933 Days
Miami, FL$933 Days
Philadelphia, PA$903 Days
Austin, TX$8172 Hours
Dallas, TX$8172 Hours

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a marriage license in Jacksonville?

The listed marriage license fee for Jacksonville is $93. Fees can change, so verify the amount with the official office before applying.

How long does it take to get a marriage license in Jacksonville?

Jacksonville: The waiting period is 3 Days. If you are planning a civil or courthouse wedding, build that timing into your date planning.

Can you have a courthouse wedding in Jacksonville?

Courthouse, city hall, or civil ceremony availability depends on the local office. The marriage license or required legal paperwork is the first step; use the official source to confirm ceremony appointments and local rules.

Can I skip the waiting period?

Non-Florida residents have no waiting period. Residents can take a premarital course.

What's the premarital course discount?

Completing an approved course reduces the fee to $61 and waives the waiting period.

How long is the license valid?

60 days from the date of issuance.