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Florida Marriage Licenses are issued to both Florida residents and non-residents. Marriage license requirements include age of applicants must be at least 18 years old and the couple must appear in person to obtain a license. A picture-type I.D. with the date of birth must be provided (driver's license, passport).

OTHER MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
1) For Florida residents there is a three (3) day waiting period from the date of the marriage license issuance OR to waive the three day waiting period you may choose to attend a premarital class and present a certification of attendance to the marriage clerk at the time of application.
2) If only one of the couple is a Florida resident and the Florida resident takes the course, there is no waiting period.
3) If both parties are out of state residents, there is no waiting period.
4) If either party was married before, a copy of the final judgment of the divorce or death certificate is required. if you have been divorced within the last two years.

FEE: A Marriage license costs $93.80 (cash only). The only exception is for Florida residents that have provided proof of a premarital class. Their fee is reduced.

Clerk of the Circuit Court
Monroe County Courthouse
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040

Open: M-F 8:30A to 5:00P
Closed Holidays
Phone: 305.294.4641
Cost: $88.50 Cash or personal check only.



The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum invites you to hold your Key West wedding or other special event in the famous property's beautifully landscaped gardens. Be enchanted under the starlight as a band plays your favorite music while dining, dancing, or walking hand-in-hand with your special loved one.

 

You are cordially invited to hold your next unforgettable event at Key West's Historic & Beautiful Audubon House & Tropical Gardens

Pathways of aged bricks winding among orchid-filled trees evoke the wealthy, cosmopolitan way of life Audubon found in Key West. The spectacular gardens are available for evening private rentals and the 1840's home provides a wonderful backdrop for Weddings, Receptions, and other events, both formal and informal.