Both parties must appear in person and bring valid picture identification to the County Clerk's Office to apply for a marriage license in California.
You can contact the Clerk of the Court of any county for them to issue a Public or Confidential Marriage License. Some counties like Kern County are open to the public and offer same day service. A license issued from ANY county is good for use throughout the state.
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You can set up an appointment with the court house (some only do marriages on certain days/at certain times), go in with your witnesses (if needed), and get married. The judge will sign your marriage license along with the two of you and your witness(es), then file the paperwork for you.
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To obtain a marriage license, you and your future spouse must appear together in-person at one of our office locations. You will need to complete the application form and present valid identification. Acceptable forms of I.D. must provide photo and age verification.
Both parties must possess a valid government issued picture identification that includes the full legal name and date of birth. Both parties must be unmarried and at least 18 years of age. If a minor is obtaining a marriage license, a certified copy of the court order is required.
A valid California I.D., driver's license, passport or alien resident card must be presented as proof of age. A certified birth certificate or baptismal record and a picture identification issued by a government agency will also be accepted for that purpose. Documents must be in English.
There are no waiting periods in California. You will get the license on the same day that you apply for it. From that moment on, it will be valid for 90 days.