Florida and gay marriage

The 3-day period can be waived by completing a premarital counseling course or by filing a motion with the County Court asserting hardship.

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What do I need in order to obtain a marriage license? You should be able to. Can I get married any time after I receive my license? A Florida marriage license is valid for 60 days after it is issued. On January 1st, the U.

The order is available here. The ACLU is committed to ensuring that lesbian and gay couples can get marriage licenses in all of Florida's 67 counties. The State has appealed that ruling and asked for the implementation of the ruling to be delayed until the appeal is resolved.

What if the clerk at my county turns me away or is not ready to issue licenses to same-sex couples as soon as the stay expires? However, the courts have denied that request. Florida law requires that Florida residents wait three days between the issuance of a marriage license and the license becoming effective.

That means that at the end of the day January 5,same-sex couples will be able to marry and have their marriages recognized in the state of Florida. If your county clerk is unwilling to provide marriage licenses to same-sex couples, please contact us using this form to let us know.

The marriage ceremony must take place before this 60 days has expired. A Florida marriage license can be issued by any county, regardless of where you or your partner reside. Florida passed a statute banning same-sex marriage in and added a prohibition on the recognition of marriages from other jurisdictions in Voters approved a constitutional amendment that banned both same-sex marriage and civil unions in Explore the current legal landscape of gay marriage in Florida, including statutes, federal influences, and recent legal challenges.

SB Marriage Between Persons of the Same Sex GENERAL BILL by Polsky Marriage Between Persons of the Same Sex; Repealing provisions relating to marriage between persons of the same sex; deleting a prohibition on the recognition of same-sex marriages; deleting a prohibition on the state and its agencies and subdivisions giving effect to a public act, record, or judicial proceeding that.

If one of the persons to be married is not able to go in person because of illness or other reason, he or she should contact the clerk in advance to see if special arrangements can be made. Can I get married in any Florida county? This guide includes information on what you need to know to get married or have your marriage recognized in Florida.

The 3-day waiting period does not apply if both applicants are non-residents.

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Any individual who has been issued a Social Security Number must provide it, but individuals do not need to bring their Social Security Cards. An individual who is not a U. This can be reduced by completing a licensed pre-marital counseling course.

Will I be able to marry right away when I receive my license? Generally, the answer is yes. Florida was the 35th U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage. Check back often for updates.