Osceola County Marriage License Florida: Complete Guide.

Where to apply.

Marriage licenses in Osceola County are issued by the Osceola County Clerk of Courts. The office is located at 2 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741. Both partners must appear together in person. You cannot apply online or by proxy. Check the clerk's website for current office hours before visiting — hours can vary, and appointments may be recommended during busy periods.

What to bring.

Both partners need a valid, government-issued photo ID. A driver's license, passport, or state ID card all work. If either partner was previously married, proof of dissolution is required — a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. Social Security numbers are required but the card itself is not. No blood test. No witnesses needed at the application.

How much it costs.

The marriage license fee in Osceola County is approximately $93.50 as of 2026. Florida residents who complete a premarital preparation course receive a discount — the fee drops to approximately $61.00. These amounts are set by the state and can change, so confirm the current fee on the Osceola County Clerk's website before you go. Payment methods vary — check with the clerk's office for accepted forms of payment.

Osceola County Marriage License — Key Facts

Detail	Information
Fee	Approximately $93.50
With premarital course	Approximately $61.00
Waiting period	3 days (waived with premarital course)
ID required	Valid government-issued photo ID for both partners
Location	Osceola County Clerk of Courts, 2 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee
Valid statewide	Yes — any Florida county

Source: Osceola County Clerk of Courts, verified May 2026. Fees and requirements are subject to change — confirm with the clerk's office before your visit.

The premarital course option.

Florida offers two incentives for couples who complete an approved premarital preparation course. First, the marriage license fee is reduced by approximately $32.50. Second, and more importantly, the three-day waiting period is waived entirely. Without the course, there is a mandatory three-day wait between the date the license is issued and the date the ceremony can legally take place.

The course must be completed through a registered provider. Dovetail Edition offers the Florida Premarital Course for $49, completed online. It satisfies the state requirement and is accepted by every county clerk in Florida. For couples who are already planning to marry within a few weeks of applying, the course is effectively mandatory — the three-day wait can disrupt tight timelines.

The waiting period.

Without a premarital course completion certificate, Florida law requires a three-day waiting period after the license is issued. The ceremony cannot legally take place during those three days. With the course, there is no waiting period — the license is effective immediately upon issuance.

The license expires 60 days after issuance. If the ceremony does not take place within that window, the couple must reapply and pay the fee again.

After the ceremony: returning the license.

This is the step most couples overlook. After the ceremony, the officiant signs the marriage license. But the license must then be returned to the county clerk's office within 10 days for recording. This is not the officiant's responsibility — it falls to the couple or their designated representative. If the license is not returned and recorded, the marriage may not be reflected in the county's official records.

At Dovetail Edition, the officiant signs the license immediately after the ceremony and returns it to the couple or their planner. We confirm the return process during the planning conversation so nothing slips.

Cities covered by Osceola County.

Osceola County covers Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Celebration, Poinciana, Harmony, Campbell, and Buenaventura Lakes. If your ceremony is in any of these locations, Osceola County is where you apply for the license — regardless of where you or your partner live.

Couples getting married in Hillsborough County (Tampa, Plant City, Brandon) apply through the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court — our Hillsborough County marriage license guide covers that process. For ceremonies in Polk County (Lakeland, Winter Haven, Auburndale), apply through the Polk County Clerk of Courts in Bartow. If your ceremony is in Orange County, we have a separate Orange County marriage license guide as well.

Florida allows you to apply for a marriage license in any county. The license is valid statewide. Most couples apply in the county where the ceremony will take place, but it is not a requirement.

Common questions.

Can we apply in a different county than where we're getting married? Yes. A Florida marriage license is valid statewide. You can apply in Osceola and marry in Orange, Polk, or any other county.

Do both partners need to be Florida residents? No. Non-residents can obtain a Florida marriage license. However, the premarital course fee reduction only applies to Florida residents.

Can we apply the same day as the ceremony? Only if you have completed the premarital course, which waives the waiting period. Otherwise, you must wait three days.

Is the Osceola County clerk's office in downtown Kissimmee? Yes. The office at 2 Courthouse Square is in downtown Kissimmee, near the intersection of Emmett Street and Bryan Street. Street parking and nearby lots are available.

Next steps.

Once you have your license in hand, the next step is planning the ceremony itself. If you are getting married in Kissimmee, our guide to finding a Kissimmee wedding officiant covers the process, venue options, and what to look for. For couples marrying in Celebration, our Celebration, FL wedding venues guide covers the best ceremony locations in that community.

Dovetail Edition serves couples throughout Osceola County — including Kissimmee and Celebration. If you need an officiant who writes the ceremony from scratch rather than reading from a template, the next step is a short inquiry. The form takes two minutes. A response lands within one business day.