How To Register As A Premarital Course Provider

  1. Read Florida Statute 741.0305. The Statute outlines course, provider, and instructor requirements. F.S. 496.403(20) provides the definition of a religious institution used in F.S. 741.0305(5).


  2. Complete the required affidavit "Registration Affidavit for Premarital Preparation Course Provider" and sign it before the Clerk of Court, a Deputy Clerk, or a Notary Public.


  3. Return the completed affidavit to:


  4. Gwen Marshall
    Clerk of Circuit and County Court
    Official Records, Marriage and Passports
    301 South Monroe Street, #100
    Tallahassee, FL 32301

  5. Upon receipt of the affidavit the Clerk will add your name to the register of course providers.


  6. A handbook on the new Marriage and Dissolution Laws is provided for your use. This handbook is made available by the Florida Association of Court Clerks, and is in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader to view it.


  7. Questions may be directed to the above address or by telephone to (850) 606-4060