How to Get Married in Siesta Key, Florida
Getting married is an exciting time in a person's life. However, planning a wedding can be stressful and take the fun out of the whole process. You may have a special location in mind, possibly a beach wedding, but not know how to accomplish it. If you want to get married in Siesta Key, Florida, for example, the details are quite simple. There are a few steps that must be done before the ceremony, of course, but with thorough preparation, you can be married on Siesta Key.
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Find out the documentation needed for a marriage license. You do not have to be a resident of Florida, but you will need certain items for a marriage license, such as driver's license and divorce papers if previously married. Siesta Key is in Sarasota County, so you can go online to the Sarasota Clerk of Court or call the Sarasota County marriage license department at 941-861-7400.
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Get the marriage license. You can go to any courthouse in Florida to get your marriage license. If you are out of state, the Sarasota County marriage license department will tell you how to obtain the license.
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Find someone to marry you in Siesta Key. You have several options, such as a minister or notary. Call around or go online to mysiestakey.com. This site contains many resources, such as wedding planners and churches.
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Find a location on Siesta Key to have the ceremony. Your wedding planner, minister or notary can help you. There are many locations on the key in which to get married. You can also call the Sarasota County Parks Department at 941-861-9830 for a list of public beaches on which marriages can be performed.
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Make sure the marriage license is signed by the minister or notary and sent back to the courthouse.
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