Marriage License and Passport (Clerk of Court) in Pinellas County
The Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court issues marriage licenses and accepts U.S. passport applications. Both parties must appear together for a marriage license; Florida residents face a 3-day waiting period unless they complete a registered premarital course, which also reduces the license fee by $32.50. Passport applications (Form DS-11) are accepted at the Clerk's Clearwater and St. Petersburg offices for a $35 acceptance fee plus State Department fees.
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Who needs this
Couples marrying in Florida; anyone applying for a first-time or in-person U.S. passport.
Steps
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Marriage: both parties apply in person
Both applicants appear at a Clerk office, provide Social Security numbers and proof of age/ID (alien registration documents accepted for non-citizens), and provide the end date of any prior marriage. No blood test. Both sign the Family Law Handbook statement.
mypinellasclerk.gov/Home/Recording-Services - 2
Marriage: waiting period and validity
Florida residents without a premarital course certificate receive a license effective 3 days after application; completing a registered 4-hour premarital course within the prior year waives the wait and reduces the fee by $32.50 (FS 741.0305). Non-Florida residents have no waiting period. The marriage must be solemnized within 60 days of issuance. Deputy clerks perform ceremonies for a fee during office hours.
flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/741.0305 - 3
Passport: gather documents and apply at the Clerk
Bring proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of identity, Social Security number, two 2x2 photos (photo service available at the Clerk for a fee), an unsigned Form DS-11, and two payments: one to the U.S. Department of State and one to the Clerk. Locations: 14250 49th Street N, Clearwater, and 545 1st Avenue N, St. Petersburg. Children 15 and younger require both parents/guardians (or consent documentation) and must appear in person.
mypinellasclerk.gov/Home/Recording-Services - 4
Passport: renewals by mail when eligible
Adults with an undamaged passport issued within 15 years (at age 16+) can renew with Form DS-82 by mail instead of appearing in person.
travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html
Requirements
- Marriage: both parties 18+, valid ID and SSN
- Passport: citizenship evidence, photo ID, photos, DS-11
Documents
- Valid photo ID
- Certified birth certificate or prior passport (for passports)
- Premarital course certificate (optional, for discount)
Fees
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage license | $86 standard; $61 when both applicants complete a premarital preparation course | Pinellas County Clerk recording services page; statutory basis s. 741.01/741.0305 F.S. (accessed 2026-09-01) |
| Passport execution/acceptance fee (Clerk) | $35.00 | Paid to Clerk of Court; State Department application fee (adult passport book, commonly $130) paid separately to U.S. Department of State; confirm current federal fees at travel.state.gov |
Good to know
Ceremony and wedding photo fees at the Clerk are set locally; call 727-464-4876. Passport fee amounts should be reconfirmed against travel.state.gov at time of use.