Polk Clerk's office taking registrations for group wedding on Valentine's Day in Bartow

The Ledger
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Polk Clerk of Courts Stacy Butterfield administers the martial vows to couples during the annual Valentine's Day group wedding on the steps of the Polk County History Center in Bartow in 2022. Registration is open for the 11th annual ceremony, open to the first 30 couples that sign up.

Polk County Clerk of Courts Stacy M. Butterfield will host the 10th annual group wedding for Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14 at the Polk County History Center in Bartow.

The free ceremony is limited to 30 couples, and registration is first come, first served, the Clerk’s office said in a news release.

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Couples may register when applying for a marriage license at any of the three Clerk’s office locations — the Bartow Courthouse, Lakeland Government Center or the Northeast Government Center in Winter Haven. To register, those interested simply need to state they would like to participate in the event. They can also call the Clerk’s Official Records department at 863-534-4516.

All couples must apply for a marriage license by Feb. 10 to participate in the Valentine’s Day wedding. Couples must submit the first part of the marriage license application online before visiting any of the three Clerk’s offices to complete the application.

Both individuals must be present to finalize their marriage license, and both must have a valid form of photo ID. Couples must also make sure they know their social security number. The Clerk is waiving the $30 ceremony fee; however standard marriage license fees do apply.

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