Where can I take the premarital preparation course?
Many local churches and counseling services offer the course. The Lake County Clerk’s Office provides a roster of Premarital Preparation Course Providers (PDF) as a convenience.
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How is the waiting period counted?
The date the license is issued counts as the first day of the waiting period. You would then need to wait two additional full days, but can then be married on the following day. For example, if a marriage license is obtained on Friday, the couple can marry on Monday.
Is there a waiting period after issuance of the license?
There is no waiting period for Florida residents who certify that they both have completed a premarital preparation course from a registered provider within the past 12 months. For Florida residents who have not taken the course, there is a three-day waiting period between issuance of the license and the time it becomes valid for use. For …
What do I need in order to apply for a marriage license?
Both parties must be present when applying for a marriage license. By law, couples must read a handbook supplied by the Clerk and sign a statement acknowledging that you both have read the handbook before applying for the license. You both can do this the same day as applying for the license, or the handbook can be …
Who can apply for a marriage license?
Any two people 18 years of age or older. A person age 17 with parental or guardian consent, provided the other party is no more than two years older.
Do I still need to submit the original document to the Clerk?
No. Originals are no longer required except in certain instances. In probate, the original will and any codicils must be deposited with the Clerk. In criminal, the exceptions are any paper document that is a judgment and sentence or required by statute or rule to be sworn to or notarized.
I need assistance with my ePortal account. Whom do I contact?
For technical support, including password resets, contact the Florida Association of Court Clerks’ Services Group at (850) 577-4609 or email [email protected]. For assistance with a filing, such as an inquiry regarding a filing or a case, please use our Phone Directory to contact the appropriate court division for your case type.
How will the ePortal provide access to filings once the Clerk accepts them?
The ePortal provides access to filings “in progress” only. Once the filing is accepted and filed in the Lake County Case Maintenance System, it becomes part of the official court record. Original filings are retained at the portal for a brief period and then removed. Permanent access to these documents is provided through the Clerk’s …
Will there be a charge to use the ePortal?
Authorized filers may access the ePortal and file documents at no charge above the statutory filing fee. If a filer chooses to pay statutory fees using a credit card, they will be charged an additional credit card transaction fee, which will be used to cover the associated banking and merchant fees as allowed by Florida …
How do I sign an electronic document?
A submission by a registered user is not required to bear the electronic image of the handwritten signature or an encrypted signature of the filer. Instead, the requirement of a signature on an electronically filed document may be met as follows: s/ John Doe 123 South Street Orlando, FL 32800 Telephone: (407) 123-4567 See the Florida …