Frequently Asked Questions

Sunshine Signature Events specializes in non-denominational, interfaith, and secular ceremonies for weddings and vow renewals.

Absolutely! Sunshine Signature Events encourages couples to customize their ceremony to reflect their unique love story. We work with each couple to create a ceremony that is tailored to their preferences.

To get a marriage license in Florida, both parties must:

• Be present to apply and sign the form
   
• Provide a valid photo ID and proof of age
   
• Provide Social Security or alien registration number
   
• Submit a premarital counseling certificate (if applicable)
   
• Disclose details of any prior marriages
   
• Pay a $86 fee ($61 with counseling certificate)
   
• Confirm they’ve read Florida’s Family Law Handbook
   
• Be at least 18 (or have parental consent if under)
   
• Wait three days (waived with counseling or for non-residents)
   
• Hold the ceremony within 60 days of license issuance
   

It is not a requirement. The benefits of premarital counseling include a waiver of the three-day waiting period for the license to become effective, and also lowers the license application fee. The course must be completed within the last year and include a certificate of completion to qualify.
 

All regularly ordained ministers of the gospel or elders in communion with some church, or other ordained clergy, and all judicial officers, including retired judicial officers, clerks of the circuit courts, and notaries public of this state, may solemnize the rights of matrimonial contract, under the regulations prescribed by law. 

See statute 741.07: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0741/0741.html