No, food and drink are not permitted in the Courthouse or our other locations.
Category: Marriage License
No, the ceremony rooms at the Courthouse and The Villages locations are not available for rent. They are provided for quick, simple civil ceremonies only.
Ceremonies are simple, civil ceremonies that last approximately five minutes.
The ceremony room at the Lake County Courthouse in Tavares accommodates up to 10 guests. The Villages’ location has a marriage ceremony room that accommodates up to 6 guests. The Clermont location does not have a ceremony room and therefore cannot accommodate guests. Ceremonies in Clermont are performed directly at the marriage license clerk’s workstation.
Yes, if you have a valid Florida marriage license, you may have your ceremony performed at any of our three locations for the applicable fee. No appointment is necessary for ceremonies at the Tavares or Clermont locations. For the location in The Villages, please call ahead at (352) 253-4575 to ensure availability.
One certified copy is included with the purchase of the marriage license. Extra certified copies may be obtained for a nominal fee, using the following options: Order Online Online ordering of certified copies is available using eCertify. In person Certified copies can be purchased at all three Clerk’s office marriage license locations. Order by mail …
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The license is valid for 60 days after issuance. The effective date and expiration date are noted on the license. The ceremony can be performed anywhere in the State of Florida. The marriage license form must be returned to the Clerk’s Office for recording within ten days after the marriage is performed.
No, there is no citizenship requirement.
No, a marriage license can be applied for, and used, in any Florida county.