Florida Premarital Counseling Course: State-Approved, Online, 4 Hours
The Florida premarital counseling course built for engaged couples across the state, whether you're getting married in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, or anywhere in between. This state-approved online course meets Florida's Marriage Preparation Course Act (F.S. 741.0305) requirements, saves you $32.50 on your marriage license, waives the 3-day waiting period, and gives you the tools you'll actually use for the rest of your marriage. Complete it together from home in 4 hours. Certificate delivered instantly and accepted at every Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Why Florida Couples Take This Course
Florida offers real incentives for couples who prepare before they marry. Under Florida's Marriage Preparation Course Act (F.S. 741.0305), couples who complete an approved premarital preparation course receive:
A $32.50 reduction on the marriage license fee
A waiver of the standard 3-day waiting period between the license and the ceremony
A formal, printable certificate accepted by every Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court
But the financial and logistical perks are the smaller win. The real value is walking into your marriage with a clear, honest foundation, having worked through the topics most couples only figure out years later, often the hard way.
What Makes This Course Different
100% online and self-paced
Complete it on your schedule, together or separately
Worksheets and guided exercises
Reflect, discuss, and apply what you learn.
Designed for real couples
No jargon, no lectures, just practical frameworks and honest conversations
Florida-approved
Meets the state's requirements for the marriage license fee reduction.
Designed by licensed clinicians
The same frameworks used by licensed therapists.
Certificate of completion
Automatically generated and accepted at every Florida Clerk's office
What You'll Learn Together
Communication that actually works when emotions run high.
Conflict and repair: how healthy couples fight and come back stronger.
Money, finances, and building a joint plan you both believe in.
Intimacy, sex, and what closeness looks like over the long haul.
Family of origin: the patterns you each bring in, and how to choose what you keep.
Shared values, faith, and the vision you're building together.
Roles, expectations, and how to make decisions as a team.
Looking ahead: kids, career, home, and the life you want to create.
The course walks you through the topics that matter most in a lasting marriage:
How Florida's Marriage Preparation Course Act Works
Florida passed the Marriage Preparation Course Act (F.S. 741.0305) to encourage couples to prepare intentionally before marriage. Here's how it works:
Complete an approved premarital preparation course** of at least 4 hours, within 1 year before applying for your marriage license.
Receive a signed certificate of completion from the approved provider.
Present the certificate when you apply for your Florida marriage license.
Save $32.50 on the license fee and skip the 3-day waiting period so you can marry the same day you apply.
Approved providers under Florida law include licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and designated religious or educational organizations.
How It Works
Enroll: Click Start Course and complete secure checkout.
Complete the course together: Self-paced, online, on any device.
Download your certificate: Automatically issued when you finish.
Bring the certificate To your Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court when applying for your marriage license.
Walk out with your license the same day and save $32.50.
For Clinicans
For Clinicians: Want to teach premarital counseling this way? Explore CPMS™ Certification and get listed in the Premarital Counseling Directory™.
Ready to start your marriage on the right foot?
Join the Florida couples who've completed the MHU Premarital Counseling Course, saved money, skipped the waiting period, and built a stronger foundation before saying "I do."
What Florida Couples Are Saying
"Olivia's course allowed for open conversation to flow effortlessly and delve deeper into what could have been surface level conversations."
"The course allowed us to build a stronger foundation and understanding in our relationship, as we are preparing to take next steps into our memorable day. This course has both given us understanding, tools, and ways to resolve conflict. It has been a refreshing experience and allowed us to bond, talk, and dive deeper with time and flexibility. We are very grateful for this course."
"This course helped us have effective and open discussions about some tough subjects that I do believe will help us have a stronger foundation for our marriage, very thankful to have found this course and to be able to complete it prior to walking down the aisle!"
Frequently Asked Questions
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This course is designed to meet Florida's Marriage Preparation Course Act requirements. Upon completion, you'll receive a certificate you can present at your Florida Clerk's office to qualify for the $32.50 marriage license fee reduction and waiver of the 3-day waiting period.
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The course is at least 4 hours — the minimum required under Florida law — and is designed to be completed at your own pace. Most couples finish over a few evenings or a weekend.
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No. You can complete the course together or separately. Many couples do it on their own time and talk through the exercises together afterward.
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The certificate is automatically generated and emailed as soon as you complete the final module.
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Florida requires the course to be completed within 1 year before you apply for your marriage license.
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This page is tailored to Florida's specific requirements. Visit our course page to find the version for your state,
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The course is grounded in evidence-informed relationship research and is respectful of all faith backgrounds and none. Values and faith are included as topics for you to discuss as a couple, not as a framework imposed on you.
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See our refund policy on the checkout page before completing your purchase.
Florida couples preparing for marriage have a unique opportunity. Florida's Marriage Preparation Course Act gives you a real financial incentive to do the work most couples skip — and the state recognizes what research has shown for decades: couples who prepare intentionally have stronger, longer marriages. My MHU's Florida Premarital Counseling Course makes it easy to qualify for the marriage license discount, skip the waiting period, and start your marriage with clarity, confidence, and real tools. Whether you're getting married in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, or anywhere across the state of Florida, this online premarital counseling course meets you where you are.