Marriage License Requirements Driver's License. Passport. Consular ID Card (Matricula) Military ID. Permanent Resident Card.
Marriage licenses are now available for both walk-in service and by appointment; however, customers must complete an online marriage application prior to visiting any of our offices. Appointments are highly recommended and can be made online. A marriage license is valid for 90 days.
It's easy and convenient to get legally married online anywhere in California with Online Marriage! Follow these steps and use the button below to start your application: Ensure that both you and your partner have high-quality photos of a valid (not expired) Driver's License or Passport for ID verification.
Get licensed No appointment is necessary for a marriage license. You may either fill out the application online prior to visiting our office.
The process for a marriage license may take 30 minutes depending on several factors, such as whether you have completed the online form prior to coming into the office or if you do this process in our office. Also, there may be other people in line. Please allow yourself enough time.
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!
Scheduling an appointment will eliminate wait time, as walk-ins may wait as long as 2 hours. The average appointment lasts approximately 30 minutes. Marriage licenses are issued on the day of your appointment and are valid for 90 days. If not used within 90 days, a new license must be purchased.
Order Copies Go to .VitalChek to place your order.
General Requirements: Both parties must present valid and current government-issued photo ID.
There are two types of marriage licenses commonly issued in California. The public marriage license and confidential marriage license. In addition to the general requirements listed above, there are additional requirements for each of the licenses listed below.