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Weddings
Whether you need a large ballroom or an intimate wedding, Destin
has the facilities and the professionals to assist you.
Frequently Asked Questions on Weddings in Okaloosa and Walton counties
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How do I obtain a marriage license in Okaloosa
County?
A marriage license may be obtained Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5
p.m., at the Clerk of Circuit Court's Office in either the Okaloosa
County Courthouse, 101 E. James Lee Blvd., Room 210; or Okaloosa
County Courthouse Annex, 1250 N. Eglin Pkwy., Shalimar, FL. Call
(850) 651-7216 for more information.
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How do I obtain a marriage license in Walton
County?
A marriage license may be obtained at the Walton County Courthouse
Annex, 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Call (850)
267-3066 for more information.
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Is there a waiting period for issuance of the
license?
Yes. There is a 3-day waiting period provided by the state
legislature effective Jan. 1, 1999, if either party is a Florida
resident. Exceptions: Non-Florida residents with out-of-state
driver’s license used as proof of identity require no waiting
period. Florida residents who provide, upon making application,
proof of completion of a 4-hour marriage preparation course provided
by an instructor registered with Okaloosa County, FL, require no
waiting period.
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Do you have to have a permit to be married on the
beach?
Okaloosa County does not require a permit, while Walton County does
for more than 50 guests. Contact the Beach Activities Director, Ken
Wilde, at (850) 622-0000 or email
wilken@co.walton.fl.us.
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Be sure to check for the sunrise/sunset time for
the day you plan to be married:
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneYear.html.
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