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It is not necessary that the License be obtained in the same county as your wedding.  However, it must be obtained in a county in Florida.  The cost of the license varies from county to county but is approximately $93.50. The fee must be paid in cash or certified funds, and made payable to the Clerk of the Court.  The license is valid for 60 days.  If coming from another country, you will need your passport.

♥ Both parties must appear in person, be 18 years or older and single. Birth certificates are not required but, a valid drivers license or other identification should be brought to the license appointment.  You must know your Social Security numbers.

♥ There is no waiting period or blood test for out-of-State couples.  There is a 3-day waiting period for Florida residents unless a pre- martial course is taken prior to application.

♥ If either party has been previously married, the date and State in which the divorce was final may be required.

 

♥ If either party has been previously widowed, the date of the deceased spouse’s death will need to be furnished.

♥ The license will also require each applicant's place of birth.

                                 The Marriage License must be presented to officiate prior to ceremony!

Important Information

 

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE BAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE

 

Marriage License Division

300 East 4th Street, Room 102

Panama City, Florida 32402

Open Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4:30 PM

(850) 763-9061

 

From Tyndall Airforce Base and Mexico Beach
Cross over Duponte Bridge
Turn left on Business 98
Cross over Watson Bayou Bridge
Turn left at red light onto 4th Street
Cross over Massalina Bayou Bridge
Turn left on McKenzie

From Panama City Beach
Cross over Hathaway Bridge
Go East on Hwy 98
Turn right on Harrison Ave
Turn left on 4th Street
Turn right on McKenzie

From Lynn Haven                                                          From Northeast Bay County
Go South on Hwy 77                                                        Go Southwest on Hwy 231
Turn right on 4th at the red light                                    Turn left on Harrison Ave
Cross over Massalina Bayou Bridge                             Turn left on 4th Street
Turn left on McKenzie                                                      Turn right on McKenzie