Ohhh  those lovable
 FAQ's
 

FACTS

1. When should I get my license?

A few of my brides & Grooms

 

Marriage in Florida is state controlled, but managed by the county.

Licenses are only good for 30 days. and there is a three day waiting period if you are a Florida resident.

  2. Where can I get my license?  

Your marriage license can be purchased in any county and used in any county.

In any county in Florida, at the same facility for any license renewal, Drivers, Auto Tabs etc. Also look on line or call
 

marriagehelp@clerk.collier.fl.us  or research  http://www.collierclerk.com/

For other Florida counties Florida County Directory this site directs you away from Amazing Grace

  3. What does a license cost?  

There is no office of
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
It was abolished around 1960

$93.50. But with the pre-marital counseling discount $31.

  4. I just want a JP to perform my wedding....  

The only thing a minister or judge needs to hear in order to sign your license is that you each are "freely entering into the marriage"

There are no Justice of the Peace in Florida.    You must be married by a Minister or a Judge or Notary Public.  Anyone calling themselves a JP is either an internet ordained Minister or faking it.

    5. How do I know the minister I select to perform my wedding is real?  
 

Officiant tipping is at Bride and Groom discretion.  A good beginning is $50.

I have been tipped up to two hundred dollars. Tipping is also a privilege of your parents and attendants. I mention this because I am often asked,  "My mom wants to know.."

$25 each for
string quartets

$50. for the DJ

Most cake and
floral delivery $10 to $20
 

Again All Tipping is at your
discretion

 

All ordained persons have a certificate and Notary's have identification cards.

 

     6. What should I expect from a minister?  
    This depends on what you are paying.  I have heard of inexpensive ministers who show up on the day, do a short wedding of their own.  Get paid and depart.

Amazing Grace provided complete services and believes any one charging like prices should also.

    7. What if my officiant doesn't do rehearsals?  
     Pick up a copy of the Perfect Wedding DVD on this web site or give me a call, I charge $50. for rehearsals.

     
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