Marriage

Congratulations—you’re getting married! You’re in the right place to learn about the important steps you need to take before and after saying “I do.” You’ll also find information about how to arrange your wedding ceremony at the Courthouse in Sarasota or in Venice.

Save Time! Review these Resources

• Use the Pre-Wedding Checklist(PDF, 332KB) to guide you through the application process
• Preview the eMarriage Application(PDF, 320KB) to see what is required before you fill-out the eform
• Review information for couples and officiants(PDF, 310KB) to know before and after the ceremony
• Required: Read the Family Law/Healthy Marriage Handbook in English(PDF, 253KB) or Spanish(PDF, 330KB)
• Bookmark the eMarriage Application for when you are ready to get started
• Read through the Marriage License FAQs
• Review information for the Wedding Officiant