If you are applying for your marriage license:

• • Both parties must bring valid identification (driver’s license or passport).
  • Know your social security numbers.
  • If either of you have been married before, know the date your last marriage ended mm/dd/yy.
  • If you are both Florida residents and have not taken a pre-marital counseling course from a St. John’s County authorized provider, you will have a three (3) day waiting period before you can use your license to have a ceremony performed. If you would like to take a pre-marital counseling course from one of our authorized providers, visit our website here: Marriage Licenses & Ceremonies St. Johns County Clerk of Court and scroll down and click on “marriage course provider list”.

Fees:

• • License is $86 or with Marriage Course Certificate of Completion $61
  • Ceremony: $30
  • Fees can be paid cash, check, or credit/debit card to St. Johns County Clerk.

If you already have your marriage license:

• • Please be sure to visit us on or after the effective date listed on your license and before the expiration date.
  • Be sure both you and your fiancé bring your identification (valid driver’s license or passport).
  • Marriage licenses and ceremonies are issued/performed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Walk-ins accepted, no appointment necessary.
  • If you have any further questions, please call Recording Division at (904) 819-3632.