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Florida Marriage Age Requirements Laws<\/h1>\n
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Ah, young love in the Sunshine State. We all remember our first crushes and early romances, but if your relationship is more serious, how young is too young to get married? In Florida, as with most states, the answer depends on whether or not your parents consent. So here is a brief overview of marriage age requirements in Florida.<\/p>\r\n

State Marriage Age Laws<\/h2>\r\n

Each state has its own marriage laws<\/a> and its own age requirements for marriage<\/a>. However, many states, including Florida, allow individuals to marry before this age requirement if they obtain parental consent. Below, you’ll find information on Florida marriage age requirements laws, including the minimum legal age with and without parental consent.<\/p>\r\n

Marriage Age Requirements in Florida<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

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741.0405<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Minimum Legal Age With Parental Consent<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

17<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Minimum Legal Age Without Parental Consent<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

18<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

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In order to marry at 17, the other party must not be more than two (2) years older than the minor, and a premarital course is required. Minors under 17 are not permitted to marry.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n

Other Marriage Requirements in Florida<\/h2>\r\n

Along with being old enough, there are a few other marriage requirements<\/a> under Florida law. In order to get a valid Florida marriage license<\/a>, you will need a picture ID and either a social security card, passport, or I-94 card. If either you or your soon-to-be spouse has been married previously, you will need to provide the date of divorce or a copy of the divorce decree if it occurred in the past 30 days. While you don\u2019t need to be a Florida resident to get married in the state, you will need to complete a 4-hour marriage prep course given by a court-approved provider. If you don\u2019t take the course, there is a 3-day waiting period after you submit your application before you can get your marriage license. The filing fees for a marriage license are generally $93.50, although couples who complete the marriage preparation course may get a discount rate of $61.<\/p>\r\n

Related Resources for Marriage Age Requirements Laws<\/h2>\r\n

State laws on marriage<\/a> and seem confusing and overwhelming, especially with all of the other planning that goes into a wedding these days. You can find more introductory information in FindLaw\u2019s marriage law<\/a> section.<\/p>\r\n

Learn More About Florida Marriage Age Requirements Laws from a Lawyer<\/h2>\r\n

Marriage age laws are intended to protect you from getting married without serious contemplation. If you’re a minor who’s engaged, then you should talk to a family law attorney<\/a> in Florida who can help you with the legal issues concerning your impending marriage.<\/p>\r\n

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