There are a couple of options for couples to obtain their marriage license. One is to go as a couple to one of the courthouses here in Florida. License applications are valid for no more than 60 days before your wedding and must be obtained at least 3 days before your wedding due to a mandatory waiting period. For US couples marrying from out of State or for couples traveling from overseas, the license can be obtained any time within the 60 days prior to getting married. For these couples, there is NO 3 day waiting period.
There are a few options for courthouses in Central Florida:
2 Courthouse Square Kissimmee, Florida 34741 Tel# 407-742-3500
This one is in Kissimmee, close to Disney and the attractions. This is the closest one if you are staying in a villa around 192 or US 27.
425 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 Tel# 407-836-2000
This is the main Orange county Courthouse located in Downtown Orlando. For those staying in the I-drive area, near attractions like Universal Studios and SeaWorld, this is likely the most convenient. Note: The marriage license office is on the third floor, Suite 355. You can park in the parking garage for a couple of dollars.
450 N Lakemont Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 Tel #407-836-2007
This one is in Winter Park and is close to all of our wedding venues. Most destination wedding guests meet their wedding coordinator prior to their wedding. After the meeting, coordinators can assist you in driving to the Winter Park courthouse.
The cost for the license is $93.50 USD. You can pay this with cash, money order, cashier’s check (payable to the Orange County Clerk of Courts), credit card, or debit card. Credit and debit cards transactions have an additional surcharge of $3.99.
The courthouses are typically open from 7.30am to 4.00pm, Monday through Friday, but it’s worth making sure there are no public holidays on the day you decide to go for which they might be closed.
To make life easier print out the application form out first from this link and complete it before going to the courthouse. https://www.myorangeclerk.com/Misc-Pages/Forms-Search-Page/Display-Form?form={E933F574-3803-4296-975F-1ABC9421F87A}
If you want extra copies of your license the cost is $3 per copy. This can be given to the minister or notary on your wedding day. Licenses are mailed back to your home address around 2 to 3 weeks after your wedding. If you need them earlier than this please let me know.
Here is a sample of the license. 
If you want to maximize your time at the attractions and theme parks and you don’t want to drive to the courthouse while you are here, contact your wedding coordinator. They can put you in touch with reputable companies that provide a “license by mail” service. There is an additional fee for this service, but it can be done prior to your arrival.
If you have any questions on completing your application please send me an email. suzanne@winterparkweddingcompany.com
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