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.
A valid marriage license must be purchased before solemnizing a marriage ceremony. Appointments are required. You may obtain a marriage license and have a civil ceremony at the same time by selecting a “License and Ceremony” appointment type.
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 be 18 years of age or older. ( ... Minors may NOT be issued a confidential marriage license under any circumstances. ( ... Both parties MUST come into the office TOGETHER to obtain the marriage license. Both parties MUST have a valid, current picture I.D. in order to obtain a marriage license.
New Fees Page County Clerk FeesAmount Marriage License 100.00 Confidential Marriage License 110.00 Affidavit to amend Confidential License (within one year) 11.00 Affidavit to amend Confidential License (after one year) 23.0021 more rows
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.
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 present valid and current government-issued photo ID. Appointments are required. Schedule your appointment before submitting the Marriage License Online Application. Both parties must be 18 years old or older.
Your marriage certificate will most likely show you and your spouse's legal names at the time of your marriage, which is all the evidence you need to start the name change process. Most marriage certificates only list each spouse's name at the time of the marriage and do not list a specific married name.