Where, When and How do I get my Marriage License
If you've just set a date for your wedding, this can be an exciting time for the two of you! Don't let the marriage license laws of California confuse you.
Here's what you need to know and what documents to bring with you before you apply for a California marriage license.
I recommend getting your license out of the way about a month before your wedding date so you don't have to worry about it at the last minute.
Congratulations and much happiness as you begin your lifetime journey together!
Here's what you need to know and what documents to bring with you before you apply for a California marriage license.
I recommend getting your license out of the way about a month before your wedding date so you don't have to worry about it at the last minute.
Congratulations and much happiness as you begin your lifetime journey together!
To obtain a Marriage License the following is Required.
1. The Couple MUST appear together.
2. Both MUST be over 18. If under 18 a court order must be obtained.
3. MUST have current valid identification. You are REQUIRED to present a CURRENT government-issued photo I.D. such as a passport, a driver's license, a state I.D. card or a green card.
4. For Foreign Citizens a passport is required.
5. If you were previously married and the final dissolution was within the last two years, a copy of your divorce decree, annulment decree or death certificate will be required.
2. Both MUST be over 18. If under 18 a court order must be obtained.
3. MUST have current valid identification. You are REQUIRED to present a CURRENT government-issued photo I.D. such as a passport, a driver's license, a state I.D. card or a green card.
4. For Foreign Citizens a passport is required.
5. If you were previously married and the final dissolution was within the last two years, a copy of your divorce decree, annulment decree or death certificate will be required.
If the final dissolution was more than two years, written
proof may not be required, but the date of the final dissolution must be provided at the time the license is requested..
6. You
must completely fill out either a written or online application.
7. If you plan to get married in Los Angeles County I can
issue you a License.
Go to my Marriage License website www.laweddinglicense.com
What you DO NOT need:
1. A blood test or health certificate are NOT required to obtain a marriage license.
2. There is NO residence or citizenship status requirement. You do
not need to live in California, Los Angeles or the United States to qualify for a marriage license.
A valid government-issued,
picture identification is required to verify name, age, and identity; and any other document that may be applicable for the issuance
of a marriage license (e.g. adoption papers, superior court name change, etc.). Before coming to the County Clerk's Office, call and
explain your specific situation in detail.
If you do not bring the appropriate documentation, you will not be issued a marriage license.
There
is no waiting period. The license may be used upon issuance.
The license is valid for 90 days.
Proxy Marriages or Marriage over
the phone or internet are NOT LEGAL in California
Below are the locations in southern California to obtain your Marriage License
LOS ANGELES
COUNTY
NORWALK: 12400 Imperial Highway Norwalk (562) 462-2137 Hrs: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., M-F
BEVERLY HILLS: 9355 Burton Way, 1st Floor Beverly Hills (310) 288-1261 Hrs: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., T-Th
BEVERLY HILLS: 9355 Burton Way, 1st Floor Beverly Hills (310) 288-1261 Hrs: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., T-Th
LANCASTER:
1028 W. Avenue J2 Lancaster (661) 945-6446 Hrs: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F
LAX AREA: 11701 S. La Cienega Blvd, 6th Floor
LAX Courthouse (310) 727-6142 Hrs: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F
DOWNTOWN: 4716 East Cesar Chavez Avenue Los Angeles (323)
260-2991 Hrs: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F
COMPTON: 7807 S. Compton Avenue, Room 215 Los Angeles (323) 586-6192 Hrs: 8:30
a.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F
VAN NUYS: 14340 West Sylvan Street Van Nuys (818) 374-7176 Hrs: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00
p.m., M-F
CATALINA: Catalina Branch Court Avalon (310) 510-0026 (Call for appointment)
The fee is $70 for
a regular license and $70 for a confidential license.
You may apply for your license by completing your marriage application online
by clicking here https://regrec2.co.la.ca.us/SECURED/MARRIAGE/mrglicense.asp
If you apply online you both must go together to pickup the license.
ORANGE COUNTY
There are now 2 Orange County Locations to get your license:
Old
County Courthouse at 211 West Santa Ana Boulevard in Room 201.
It is the large red brick building.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on holidays.
It is the large red brick building.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on holidays.
Laguna Hills Civic Center 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 150 Laguna Hills
Hours: 9am to 4pm Monday through Friday
Hours: 9am to 4pm Monday through Friday
Main Phone: (714) 834-2500.
You can also apply on line by clicking here http://cr.ocgov.com/emarriage/
If
you apply online you both must go together to pickup the license.
FEES:
Standard Marriage licenses $ 61.50
Confidential Marriage licenses $ 66.25
Confidential Marriage licenses $ 66.25
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
RIVERSIDE (Gateway)
2720 & 2724 Gateway Dr. Riverside, CA 92507
Monday thru Friday, 8am-4:30pm
(951)486-7000
2720 & 2724 Gateway Dr. Riverside, CA 92507
Monday thru Friday, 8am-4:30pm
(951)486-7000
RIVERSIDE (Downtown)
4080 Lemon St, 1st Floor Riverside, CA 92502-2204
Monday thru Friday, 8am-4:30pm
(951)486-7000
4080 Lemon St, 1st Floor Riverside, CA 92502-2204
Monday thru Friday, 8am-4:30pm
(951)486-7000
HEMET
880 N. State Street, Suite B-6 Hemet, CA 92543-1496
Monday thru Friday, 8:00am-12 Noon/ 1:00pm-4:00pm
(951)486-7000
880 N. State Street, Suite B-6 Hemet, CA 92543-1496
Monday thru Friday, 8:00am-12 Noon/ 1:00pm-4:00pm
(951)486-7000
BLYTHE
270 N Broadway Blythe, CA 92225-1608
Monday and Wednesday ONLY, from 8am-12pm & 1pm-4pm
(760)921-5050
270 N Broadway Blythe, CA 92225-1608
Monday and Wednesday ONLY, from 8am-12pm & 1pm-4pm
(760)921-5050
INDIO
82675 Highway 111, Room 113 Indio, CA 92201-5994
Monday thru Friday, 8am-3:30pm
(760)863-8732
82675 Highway 111, Room 113 Indio, CA 92201-5994
Monday thru Friday, 8am-3:30pm
(760)863-8732
TEMECULA
41002 County Center Drive, #230 Temecula, CA 92591-6027
Monday thru Friday, 8am-3:30pm
(951)486-7000
41002 County Center Drive, #230 Temecula, CA 92591-6027
Monday thru Friday, 8am-3:30pm
(951)486-7000
Click here for an application http://riverside.asrclkrec.com/acr/forms/125_8-01_appmarriage_eng.pdf
The
fee for a public marriage license is $68.00 The fee for a confidential marriage license is $76.00
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
San Bernardino
222 West Hospitality Lane San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday
(909) 387-8314
222 West Hospitality Lane San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday
(909) 387-8314
Apple Valley Library
14901 Dale Evans Parkway Apple Valley, Ca 92307
Monday through Friday: 10:00AM to 5:30PM
(760) 240-7710
14901 Dale Evans Parkway Apple Valley, Ca 92307
Monday through Friday: 10:00AM to 5:30PM
(760) 240-7710
Fontana Library
16860 Valencia Ave. Fontana, Ca 92335
Call for hours
(909) 854-6397
16860 Valencia Ave. Fontana, Ca 92335
Call for hours
(909) 854-6397
Montclair Library
9955 Fremont Avenue Montclair, Ca 91763
Monday and Friday: 10:00AM to 5:30PM
(909) 624-7247.
9955 Fremont Avenue Montclair, Ca 91763
Monday and Friday: 10:00AM to 5:30PM
(909) 624-7247.
Regular License Fee $69
Confidential License Fee $71.00
VENTURA COUNTY
County Government
Center in Ventura
County Clerk, Hall of Administration,
Main Plaza, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009-1210
(805) 654-3788.
County Clerk, Hall of Administration,
Main Plaza, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009-1210
(805) 654-3788.
Marriage Licenses may be obtained 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. Appointments are highly recommended.
Marriage licenses can also be obtained through the City of Fillmore Finance Department. Please call (805)524-3701 for additional information.
You can apply online for your license click here http://157.145.215.78/ailis5/
Marriage licenses can also be obtained through the City of Fillmore Finance Department. Please call (805)524-3701 for additional information.
You can apply online for your license click here http://157.145.215.78/ailis5/
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