MARRIAGE

Al-Amin Center of Florida (ACF) performs Islamic marriage (Nikah) at its Center.
Information and Instructions
Contact the ACF prior to Nikah date to schedule an appointment for Nikah with the Imam.

Email on alamincenterflorida@icloud.com OR txt the masjid phone on (561)880-7806 OR leave the voicemail on (561)880-7806 with your name, telephone number and date you wish to get marry.

The following individuals need to be present:

  1.    The groom and the bride
  2.    Two Muslim witnesses
  3.    A guardian (Wali) for a Muslim bride who is getting married for the first time.

Bring the following documents to the appointment:

  1.   Original copy of the Florida Marriage License (see below for information and   locations for obtaining Florida Marriage License).
  2.   Proper photo identification cards/passports with copies for the following persons:

                 • The groom and the bride
                 • The witnesses
                 • The guardian (if applicable)

       3. ACF Marriage/Nikkhah Application form [ please fill up early before the wedding date and send to masjid via email alamincenter@icloud.com or txt to masjid at (561)880-7806 ]

 

There is a $300 fee that applies for a ceremony conducted in the Masjid.

Florida Marriage License

Marriage license is issued by a county court judge or clerk of the circuit court under his or her hand and seal. Marriage licenses are issued by counties and you can apply for your license at any county clerk’s. Florida’s Clerk of Court offices: http://www.stateofflorida.com/Portal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=51.
You can get married in any county in Florida, regardless of where you obtained your marriage license.
To obtain a marriage license you need:
• Identification: a picture ID such as a driver’s license, state ID card, or valid passport; both parties will also have to provide their Social Security numbers, but do not need to provide their Social Security Cards.
• Fees: $93.50. Marriage license fees can be reduced by up to $32.50 if you complete a licensed Florida pre-marital course.
Marriage license is valid for 60 days after issuance. You must perform the ceremony of marriage before this 60 days has expired. Blood Tests are not required. There is a 3-day waiting period after issuance of the license before you can get married, unless you have completed the Florida pre-marital course, in which case the waiting period is waived. Florida Marriage Statutes can be found here:
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&U...