Find Tallahassee Marriage License
Tallahassee marriage license applications go through the Leon County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Tallahassee is the state capital and the county seat of Leon County, home to about 205,000 people. The clerk's office on South Monroe Street handles all marriage license filings for the county. No appointment is needed. Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours. This guide explains how Tallahassee residents can apply for a marriage license, what to bring, and what the process looks like from start to finish.
Tallahassee Marriage License Quick Facts
Leon County Handles Tallahassee Marriage Licenses
Tallahassee is in Leon County. The Leon County Clerk of the Circuit Court issues all marriage licenses for the county. Under Florida Statute 741.01, the clerk is the only office that can issue marriage licenses. Every couple in Tallahassee must go to the Leon County Clerk to apply.
As the state capital, Tallahassee is also home to the Florida legislature that wrote the marriage license laws. The Florida Statutes Chapter 741 covers everything from who can get a marriage license to who can perform the ceremony. The Leon County Clerk follows these same laws that apply to all 67 counties in the state.
A license from Leon County works anywhere in Florida. You can apply in Tallahassee and hold the ceremony at any location in any county. For the full county guide, visit the Leon County marriage license page.
The Florida legislature's website shows the full text of Chapter 741, which covers marriage license requirements, fees, waiting periods, and who can perform ceremonies in Tallahassee and the rest of Florida.
Tallahassee Marriage License Clerk Office
The Leon County Clerk's office is at the courthouse on South Monroe Street in downtown Tallahassee. No appointment is needed. Walk right in during business hours and the staff will help you. Both people must be there at the same time. The office is easy to find since it sits near the center of the state government district.
| Address | 301 S. Monroe St., Suite 100 Tallahassee, FL 32301 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (850) 577-4060 |
| Website | leonclerk.com |
The Tallahassee courthouse has parking nearby, and Tallahassee's StarMetro bus routes serve the downtown area. The clerk's staff is used to handling a steady flow of marriage license applications, particularly during the warmer months.
How to Apply for a Marriage License in Tallahassee
Both people must appear at the Leon County Clerk's office in person. No one can apply on behalf of someone else. Bring a valid photo ID like a driver's license, state ID, or passport. You need your Social Security number. The card is not required. Under Florida Statute 741.04, both people must be at least 18 years old.
If you had a prior marriage, bring the date it ended and whether it was a divorce, death, or annulment. The state and county of the divorce are part of the form too. Read the Family Law Handbook from the Florida Bar before your visit. The clerk in Tallahassee will ask if you have reviewed it.
Tallahassee has a large student population because of Florida State University and Florida A&M University. Young couples from these schools sometimes apply for marriage licenses at the Leon County Clerk. The same rules apply to everyone, regardless of age, as long as both people meet the minimum age of 18. The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers website has a full guide on what to bring for a marriage license application in any Florida county.
Tallahassee Marriage License Fees
A marriage license at the Leon County Clerk costs $86. Some sources list the fee at $93.50, which may include a small processing charge. If both people complete a four-hour premarital course, the fee drops to $61. Florida Statute 741.0305 allows this reduction. You need the original certificate from the course when you apply in Tallahassee.
The Leon County Clerk also performs civil ceremonies for $30. This is a convenient option for Tallahassee couples who want a simple courthouse wedding. Part of the license fee goes to the Domestic Violence Trust Fund, and part goes to the State Courts Revenue Trust Fund. These allocations come from state law and apply in all 67 Florida counties.
Note: Call (850) 577-4060 to confirm the exact fee and accepted payment methods at the Tallahassee clerk's office.
Marriage License Waiting Period in Tallahassee
Florida residents face a three-day wait after applying for a marriage license in Tallahassee. The license cannot be used until those three days pass. Florida Statute 741.04 sets this rule for every county.
You can skip the wait. Both people need to complete a four-hour premarital course from a registered provider. Bring the original certificates when you apply. The license becomes valid right away, and the fee goes down to $61. Out-of-state residents do not have to wait at all. This can help couples who are in Tallahassee for a short time and want to get married during their visit.
After the wedding, the signed license must go back to the Leon County Clerk within 10 days. The person who performed the ceremony usually does this. The clerk records it and sends a copy to the Florida Department of Health. Under Florida Statute 741.041, the license is good for 60 days. Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judges, clerks, and notaries can perform weddings in Tallahassee.
Nearby Florida Cities
These Florida cities also have marriage license information pages. Tallahassee is in the panhandle region, so the nearest large cities are some distance away.
Leon County Marriage License Records
Tallahassee is in Leon County. All marriage license filings go through the Leon County Clerk of the Circuit Court. For the full county page with more details and resources, visit below.