Do i have to go to the clerk of courts 3 days prior to my wedding date?

Question

I LIVE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA THEY HAVE A 3 DAY WAITING PERIOD BEFORE YOU CAN GET MARRIED.WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

Answer 1

Go a few weeks before. It may take them a day or two to process the paperwork, and then you have to wait 3 days till you can get married from when you receive the paperwork. They are usually valid for a certain period of time. Like in New York there is a 1 day waiting period and the marriage certificate is valid for 60 days. So anytime within the two months after obtaining the certificate you can get married.

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/inde...

This page says your certificate is valid for 60 days but says nothing about a waiting period - so go a few weeks early.

Answer 2

I believe you should go 2 weeks before the wedding and then it will be ready 24 hours later for pickup.

Answer 3

Hi.  The waiting period simply means that it is 3 day from the time you apply for your marriage license until the time that you can be married.  

Example:  If you apply for your marriage license on a Monday....you will need to wait until Thursday to be married.

So....simply apply for your marriage license about 2 weeks before your wedding and you will be all set!!

Answer 4

that means you have to get your wedding license more than 3 days before the wedding. i'd go a few weeks before.