What is needed to get a marriage license?
All that is required for single adults to obtain a marriage license is for them to come in person to the Clerk's Office, bring their driver's license or other acceptable identification card, and be prepared to pay the fee.

What is the fee for a marriage license?
The standard fee is $93.50. However, Florida residents who file a certification that both parties have completed a state-sanctioned marriage preparation course within the past 12 months are entitled to a discount of $32.50, making their fee $61.00.

Is there a waiting period for Florida residents before our ceremony can be performed?
Yes, there is a three-day waiting period between issuance of the license and the time it becomes valid for use. However, for Florida residents who have completed a Florida State sanctioned marriage preparation course within the past 12 months, there is no waiting period.

For more information on obtaining a marriage license, contact:
Bay County Clerk's Office Marriage
300 East 4th Street, Room 102
Panama City, FL 32401
Phone (850)747-5117