Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
What states do not require a background or waiting period check for marriage?
Asked on 1/17/11, 6:02 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
William Gwaltney
William W. Gwaltney, Attorneys at Law
not sure of all of them, but Florida does not.
Answered on 1/24/11, 7:15 am
Brent Rose
The Orsini & Rose Law Firm
I don't know of any state that has a background check requirement, but almost all states have a waiting period before you can get married in that state, including Florida (the other lawyer who answered your question is mistaken). Florida, however, waives its waiting period if you take a premarital class. I'm not sure of its accuracy, but I found this website which lists each state's waiting periods: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/florida/marriage_licenses/
Answered on 1/24/11, 12:57 pm