{"id":441,"date":"2014-12-05T09:00:14","date_gmt":"2014-12-05T09:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.flpremaritalcourse.com\/?p=441"},"modified":"2014-11-21T01:09:02","modified_gmt":"2014-11-21T01:09:02","slug":"florida-marriage-license-3-day-waiting-period-discount","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.flpremaritalcourse.com\/florida-marriage-license-3-day-waiting-period-discount\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Getting a Florida Marriage License 3 Day Waiting Period Waiver and Discount"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Did you know that Florida offers several perks to couples who take a Florida premarital course as part of their pre-wedding preparations? <\/h2>\n

They do! We\u2019ll tell you about them here and also provide you with several tips to help you avoid problems with getting those perks when you\u2019re applying for your Florida marriage license.<\/p>\n

Before getting married in Florida, you will need to apply for and get a marriage license in any Florida county. The license is only valid for 60 days, so make sure you obtain it and marry within that time frame. You don\u2019t have to get married in the county where you obtain the marriage license though, because the marriage license can be used in any Florida county. After the wedding, your wedding Officiant just needs to submit your completed and signed marriage license back to the county where you obtained it.<\/p>\n

Florida resident couples who plan to marry in Florida qualify for a discount on their marriage license fees of $32.50 if they show proof of having taken an approved premarital preparation course. As an added bonus, the state will also allow them to waive the usual Florida marriage license 3 day waiting period.<\/b><\/p>\n

However, a few couples may experience challenges with getting these perks when they go to the County Marriage License offices or when talking with the clerks if they are not properly prepared. To help you avoid any difficulties, follow these suggestions.<\/p>\n

1. Complete your Florida premarital course within one year of the date you apply for your marriage license.<\/p>\n

2. Verify that the Florida premarital course provider is registered\/approved (listed as a provider) in the county where you will apply for your marriage license (\u201cyour county\u201d). There are only certain types of providers that are authorized to provide premarital counseling services or premarital preparation courses by Florida Statute. However, it is not enough to use the services of one of those licensed professionals or clergy. The provider, their program, or their Church organization also must be registered\/approved in your county.
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