RESIDENTS of the State of Florida have the option of attending a premarital course from a registered provider, OR waiting three days for the marriage license to become effective. If the couple decides to take the premarital course from a registered provider, they will receive a reduction on the cost of the license. The couple must bring with them their certificate of completion of the premarital class when applying for their marriage license. A directory of the premarital course providers is available at all courthouse locations or online at www.polkcountyclerk.net. Our 4 hour interactive course is $35.00.