| Getting married in Monroe County can be as easy or | | | | Florida 33030. Open M - F 8:30-4:30, closed holidays, |
| as difficult as you wish to make it. | | | | phone 305-294-4641. Directions to the court house: |
| There are some basic requirements and fees that | | | | 500 Whitehead Street Take U.S. 1 South on Truman, |
| have to be dealt with before getting married here. | | | | right on Whitehead, located at mile marker zero. |
| Even though each county in the State of Florida has | | | | MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS The license |
| it's own fees, you can get your license anywhere in | | | | requirements are that both parties must be 18 years |
| the State including the Monroe County Court House, | | | | of age or older, or 16 with parental consent. |
| and they are good for any other county in the state. | | | | License requirements state that there is no blood |
| LICENSE FEE The current fee in Monroe County, | | | | test, and no waiting period for Non-Florida Residents. |
| Florida for your marriage license is $88.50 payable | | | | If you are divorced or widowed, the date and/or |
| directly to the Monroe County licensing authority. | | | | certificate of divorce or death is necessary. If Your |
| You must have a picture ID such as a driver's license | | | | divorce is less then six months ago, you will need to |
| or passport, together with proof of previous | | | | bring your divorce papers. |
| divorces if applicable. | | | | So, with all that said and and done, getting married in |
| LICENSE WAITING PERIOD In Florida, you can get | | | | Key West is one of the most desired locations in the |
| married the same day you purchase your marriage | | | | entire United States. |
| license and there is no residency requirement. If you | | | | Because the island is so small, and also because there |
| are a Florida Resident, then there is a three day | | | | are so few good places to have an outdoor wedding, |
| waiting period. | | | | it is well advised to hire a wedding planner such as |
| MONROE COUNTY COURT HOUSE Locally, pick up | | | | the services provided by The Whole Nine Yards |
| your License at Clerk of the Court, Monroe County | | | | Wedding Planners as they can give you everything |
| Court House, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, | | | | you desire for a truly unforgettable experience. |