The Same Day Marriage option is available to those who are ready to go for it! If that's you, call us now to schedule an appointment. Requirements: You must bring your marriage license and government issued photo I.D. with you.
Yes, you can get married in Los Angeles the same day! No need to travel to Las Vegas for a quick and easy wedding ceremony. We are wedding officiants authorized by the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office to issue marriage licenses - we make it really easy and convenient for you.
But for a California marriage license to wed, there is no waiting period. It can be issued, literally, a minute before your wedding ceremony. Once in a while, a couple assumes that a marriage license is something that they can just get after the wedding ceremony. That is not true.
The Online Marriage process in California can take anywhere from 24-72 hours depending on how quickly your application documents are submitted and approved. Many couples are able to complete the whole process and get legally married in only a few hours!
The Same Day Marriage option is available to those who are ready to go for it! If that's you, call us now to schedule an appointment. Requirements: You must bring your marriage license and government issued photo I.D. with you.
Please complete your application for your marriage license before arriving or booking your appointment. Follow the instructions on our Public Marriage License or Confidential Marriage License pages. Civil ceremonies are $85 at all of our locations, except the 14th Street Chapel in downtown Riverside, which is $120.
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.
While confidential marriages are legally valid within the state, they may not receive the same level of recognition in other jurisdictions. This means that if a couple decides to move or travel outside of California, their confidential marriage may not be honored or acknowledged by other states or countries."
There are a number of differences. A regular marriage license is a public record. A license and certificate of confidential marriage is only accessible by a spouse or by decree signed by a superior court judge. At least one witness is required to observe the solemnization for a regular, public ceremony.