Most of my couples ask me "How and where can we get our marriage license"?
Let me help you with this question. Before a wedding ceremony can legally be performed, a marriage license must have been issued not more than ninety (90) days prior to the wedding date. It is the responsibility of the couple to secure the marriage license.
Type of Marriage License. The license can be “Regular (Public) License” you can get married anywhere in the state, you can have your Wedding at any location within California. With the “Confidential License” you must have the wedding ceremony in the county where the license was obtained.
· Los Angeles County and some other counties accept online applications; subsequently the license will be ready for you when you arrive at the county office.
· Check the county websites or call their offices (see below) for details and at the same time reconfirm that the day you are purchasing the license their offices are open and the exact price as they may change opening days, hours and price.
Fees -Last time I checked these were the current fees: LOS ANGELES, $90. - SAN BERNARDINO, $90. - ORANGE, $61.50 – RIVERSIDE $90. SAN DIEGO, $70. – VENTURA, $98.
LOCATIONS - I am copying from their official websites their contact information. I hope this will save you some time. Feel free to call me, if you have any question.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY - http://rrcc.lacounty.gov/CLERK/Marriages.cfm
YOU CAN APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE ONLINE. - Once you complete the online application you can come to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk headquarters in Norwalk or go to any one of our branch offices to pick up your marriage license, pay the license fee.
· Los Angeles /Norwalk -12400 Imperial Highway, Room 2001, Norwalk CA 90650 - (562) 462-2137 -Toll Free number 1-800) 201.8999
· L.A.-Airport Courthouse - 11701 S. La Cienega Blvd, 6th Floor –Los Angeles, CA 90045 - (310) 727-6142
· L.A. -Beverly Hills - 9355 Burton Way, 3rd Floor, Room 300, Beverly Hills CA - (310) 288.1261
· L.A. –Lancaster - 44509 16th St. West, Suite 101, Lancaster CA. (661)945-6446
· LA Van Nuys (San Fernando Valley)- 14340 West Sylvan Street, Van Nuys CA - (818) 376-3700
ORANGE COUNTY – http://ocrecorder.com/services/marriage
Online information/Appointments: https://cr.ocgov.com/marriageappointment/ContinueAppt.asp
For your convenience, appointments are accepted but not required. Online applicants are given priority.
Walk in applicants are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Afternoons and Fridays are the busiest times.
Payment can be made by cash, personal check, cashier's check, money order, Discover, American Express, MasterCard/Visa Credit and Debit.
· Old Orange County Courthouse - 211 West Santa Ana Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92701 - (714) 834.2710
· South County Branch Office - Laguna Hills Civic Center -24031 El Toro Road, Suite 150 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 – (714) 834-2500.- Downtown Fullerton – 201 N. Harbor Blvd, Fullerton CA 92832 - (714) 834-2500
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - http://www.sbcounty.gov/arc/MarriageLicense.aspx
· Marriage License Application - The Application form may be completed prior to coming into our office. This form will prepare you for the questions that will be asked for the marriage license completing the application before you come into our office saves time when entering the information into the computer. http://www.sbcounty.gov/arc/_pdf/application_for_marriage_license_eng.pdf
San Bernardino County Hall of Records Building - First Floor - 222 W. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022 -Toll Free No. (855) 732-2575 - (909) 387-8306/San Bernardino - (760) 995-8065/High Desert
RIVERSIDE COUNTY - http://www.asrclkrec.com/Clerk/MarriageLicensesCeremonies/PublicMarriageLicense.aspx
To get application - To print a marriage license application click here. -The County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Friday weddings at Riverside (Gateway) and Palm Desert locations ONLY). Licenses are valid for 90 days and may be used in any county in the State of California.
· Riverside Gateway - 2720 & 2724 Gateway Dr. Riverside, CA 92507 - Phone: (951)486-7000 or, 1-800-696-9144 if dialed from within Riverside County
· Palm Desert - 38-686 El Cerrito Road, Palm Desert, CA 92211 - County Clerk-Recorder (760)863-8732 or 1-800-696-9144 if dialed from within County
VENTURA COUNTY – http://recorder.countyofventura.org/county-clerk/marriage-license/
County Government Center /County Clerk’s Office, Hall of Administration, Main Plaza - 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 - (805) 654-2263.
Let me help you with this question. Before a wedding ceremony can legally be performed, a marriage license must have been issued not more than ninety (90) days prior to the wedding date. It is the responsibility of the couple to secure the marriage license.
Type of Marriage License. The license can be “Regular (Public) License” you can get married anywhere in the state, you can have your Wedding at any location within California. With the “Confidential License” you must have the wedding ceremony in the county where the license was obtained.
· Los Angeles County and some other counties accept online applications; subsequently the license will be ready for you when you arrive at the county office.
· Check the county websites or call their offices (see below) for details and at the same time reconfirm that the day you are purchasing the license their offices are open and the exact price as they may change opening days, hours and price.
- Please bring the original license the day of the wedding. The two witnesses will sign (Regular marriage license) in my presence and I will sign the license after the ceremony. I’ll file the license immediately with the County Clerk in the county in which it was issued.
Fees -Last time I checked these were the current fees: LOS ANGELES, $90. - SAN BERNARDINO, $90. - ORANGE, $61.50 – RIVERSIDE $90. SAN DIEGO, $70. – VENTURA, $98.
LOCATIONS - I am copying from their official websites their contact information. I hope this will save you some time. Feel free to call me, if you have any question.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY - http://rrcc.lacounty.gov/CLERK/Marriages.cfm
YOU CAN APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE ONLINE. - Once you complete the online application you can come to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk headquarters in Norwalk or go to any one of our branch offices to pick up your marriage license, pay the license fee.
· Los Angeles /Norwalk -12400 Imperial Highway, Room 2001, Norwalk CA 90650 - (562) 462-2137 -Toll Free number 1-800) 201.8999
· L.A.-Airport Courthouse - 11701 S. La Cienega Blvd, 6th Floor –Los Angeles, CA 90045 - (310) 727-6142
· L.A. -Beverly Hills - 9355 Burton Way, 3rd Floor, Room 300, Beverly Hills CA - (310) 288.1261
· L.A. –Lancaster - 44509 16th St. West, Suite 101, Lancaster CA. (661)945-6446
· LA Van Nuys (San Fernando Valley)- 14340 West Sylvan Street, Van Nuys CA - (818) 376-3700
ORANGE COUNTY – http://ocrecorder.com/services/marriage
Online information/Appointments: https://cr.ocgov.com/marriageappointment/ContinueAppt.asp
For your convenience, appointments are accepted but not required. Online applicants are given priority.
Walk in applicants are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Afternoons and Fridays are the busiest times.
Payment can be made by cash, personal check, cashier's check, money order, Discover, American Express, MasterCard/Visa Credit and Debit.
· Old Orange County Courthouse - 211 West Santa Ana Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92701 - (714) 834.2710
· South County Branch Office - Laguna Hills Civic Center -24031 El Toro Road, Suite 150 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 – (714) 834-2500.- Downtown Fullerton – 201 N. Harbor Blvd, Fullerton CA 92832 - (714) 834-2500
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - http://www.sbcounty.gov/arc/MarriageLicense.aspx
· Marriage License Application - The Application form may be completed prior to coming into our office. This form will prepare you for the questions that will be asked for the marriage license completing the application before you come into our office saves time when entering the information into the computer. http://www.sbcounty.gov/arc/_pdf/application_for_marriage_license_eng.pdf
San Bernardino County Hall of Records Building - First Floor - 222 W. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022 -Toll Free No. (855) 732-2575 - (909) 387-8306/San Bernardino - (760) 995-8065/High Desert
RIVERSIDE COUNTY - http://www.asrclkrec.com/Clerk/MarriageLicensesCeremonies/PublicMarriageLicense.aspx
To get application - To print a marriage license application click here. -The County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Friday weddings at Riverside (Gateway) and Palm Desert locations ONLY). Licenses are valid for 90 days and may be used in any county in the State of California.
· Riverside Gateway - 2720 & 2724 Gateway Dr. Riverside, CA 92507 - Phone: (951)486-7000 or, 1-800-696-9144 if dialed from within Riverside County
· Palm Desert - 38-686 El Cerrito Road, Palm Desert, CA 92211 - County Clerk-Recorder (760)863-8732 or 1-800-696-9144 if dialed from within County
VENTURA COUNTY – http://recorder.countyofventura.org/county-clerk/marriage-license/
County Government Center /County Clerk’s Office, Hall of Administration, Main Plaza - 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 - (805) 654-2263.
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