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Marriage License In California

Here is what you need for a marriage license in California. Step by step requirements for how to obtain a license is listed below. You do not need to be a California resident to marry in the state of California. Only an unmarried male and an unmarried female may marry in the state of California.

It is romantic to get married in Yosemite National Park. Many couples use Yosemite as their destination for their honeymoon. Many couples (myself included) get engaged in Yosemite. Nature is a great backdrop for love. Bridalveil Falls is a very popular picture spot for couples getting married, on their honeymoon or getting engaged in Yosemite.



What Is Needed To Get A Marriage License In California?

Blood tests are not required to obtain a marriage license in the state of California.

Both people need to appear in person and have a valid picture id. Get your paperwork at the County Clerks office in any county in California.

Each person needs their birth certificate.

If this is not your first marriage, you must know the exact date that your last marriage ended. Be prepared to tell how the marriage ended (death, dissolution, divorce or it was nulled) Bring paperwork saying the last marriage ended.

Must Be Married With 90 Days

Marriage licenses are valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. If you do not get married within 90 days, the license will no longer be valid. You must purchase a new license.

Who Can Marry You

A priest, minister, or rabbi of any religious denomination. A judge or retired judge, commissioner of civil marriages or retired commissioner of civil marriages, commissioner or retired commissioner, or assistant commissioner of a court of record in this state.



Fees & Paperwork

Fees are different in different counties.

The person solemnizing the marriage must return the original marriage license to the County Clerk or County Recorder as applicable within 10 days of the date of the ceremony.

To get a copy of your marriage license, you need to request it. You may request it from the County Clerk or County Recorders office.

Make sure that all paperwork is legible. You may not make any changes on forms by using white out or crossing out information. If you make a mistake, start over on a new form.


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