Search Lee County Marriage License

Lee County marriage license services are handled by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Fort Myers. The clerk's office on Second Street processes all new applications and keeps the recorded copies on file. If you need a marriage license in Lee County or want to look up a past record, the Fort Myers office is where to go. Lee County also offers virtual marriage ceremonies, which sets it apart from many other Florida counties. Residents of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, and all other Lee County communities use this same clerk's office for marriage license needs.

Lee County Clerk of Court Marriage Office

The Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court issues marriage licenses from the office at 2115 Second Street in Fort Myers. No appointment is needed for the license itself. Walk in during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clerk issues licenses under Florida Statute 741.01, which gives clerks across all 67 Florida counties the power to issue marriage licenses.

The Lee County Clerk's office stands out because it also offers virtual marriage ceremonies through video calls. This is a service not available in most Florida counties. Ceremonies are performed Monday through Friday at set appointment times: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. You can invite guests to join the Zoom ceremony.

Visit the Lee County Clerk marriage page for full details on license applications and ceremony scheduling.

For questions, call (239) 533-5007 or email marriage@leeclerk.org. The staff can help with scheduling and answer questions about what to bring.

How to Apply for a Lee County Marriage License

Both people must go to the Lee County Clerk's office in Fort Myers in person. Bring a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport. You need to know your Social Security number, though the card itself is not required. Under Florida Statute 741.04, both applicants must be at least 18 years old.

If either applicant was married before, bring the exact date the prior marriage ended. The clerk will ask how it ended and in which state and county. This is standard for every marriage license application in Lee County.

You should read the Family Law Handbook before your visit. The Florida Bar publishes this guide. The Lee County clerk will ask if you have read it during the application.

Note: A marriage license issued in Lee County can only be used in Florida, not in other states.

Lee County Marriage License Fees

The standard marriage license fee in Lee County is $86. Take a four-hour premarital course, and the fee drops to $61. This $25 savings is allowed under Florida Statute 741.0305. Bring the original certificate of completion to the clerk's office.

If you want a ceremony at the Lee County Clerk's office, that costs an extra $30. Virtual ceremonies are available too, and they cost the same $30 fee. Part of the license fee goes to the Domestic Violence Trust Fund and part to the State Courts Revenue Trust Fund. These amounts are set by the Florida legislature.

Virtual Marriage Ceremony in Lee County

Lee County offers something most Florida counties do not: virtual wedding ceremonies. The clerk performs the ceremony over a video call, and both people must be in the State of Florida during the process. You need a device with a camera and microphone, plus access to an email account on that same device.

To schedule a virtual ceremony in Lee County, email marriage@leeclerk.org with both names, email addresses, phone numbers, the 9-digit Lee County Marriage License Kiosk Transaction Number, and your preferred date and time. Ceremonies are held Monday through Friday at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. You can invite guests to join the Zoom call.

• Marriage license must have been issued in Lee County
• Both parties must be in Florida during the ceremony
• Device with video and audio needed
• Email access on the same device
• Guests can be invited to the Zoom call

Note: The marriage license must have been issued in Lee County to use this virtual ceremony option.

After the Wedding in Lee County

Once the ceremony is done, the signed license must go back to the Lee County Clerk within 10 days. The officiant usually handles this step. The clerk files the record and sends a copy to the Florida Department of Health for permanent storage. This state filing takes about 60 days.

Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judicial officers, clerks of the circuit court, and notaries public can all officiate. The Lee County Clerk performs ceremonies too, either in person or virtually, for a $30 fee. The license is valid for 60 days under Florida Statute 741.041.

Lee County Marriage Record Copies

Get copies of recorded marriage licenses from the Lee County Clerk's office in Fort Myers. The MyFloridaCounty official records portal lets you search documents filed in Lee County and other Florida counties. For certified copies, contact the clerk directly.

The Florida Department of Health keeps marriage certificates from June 1927 to the present. You can order from the Bureau of Vital Statistics or through VitalChek, the state's only contracted online vendor.

Cities in Lee County

Several large cities in Lee County use the clerk's office in Fort Myers for marriage license services. Cape Coral is the largest city in the county by population. Lehigh Acres and Fort Myers are also major communities. Other Lee County towns include Bonita Springs, Estero, Sanibel, and Fort Myers Beach.

Smaller communities like Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach, and Estero do not have separate clerk offices. All Lee County residents go to the Fort Myers location for marriage license needs.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lee County. A marriage license from any Florida county is valid statewide.