MARRIAGE LICENSES

CALIFORNIA MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION

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 Bride and Groom to secure the marriage license. The Bride and Groom must be present with photo ID (2 forms of ID are sometimes required) to obtain a license. The license must be presented to me on or before the wedding day. I cannot perform the wedding ceremony if you do not have a valid marriage license. You will also need one witness to sign. After the wedding, I will sign the license and file it with the County Clerk in the county in which it was issued.

Los Angeles County and some other counties accept online applications. Then the license will be ready for you when you arrive at the Courthouse. (Check the county website or call the County Clerk's office for details). Marriage licenses may be obtained from the County Clerk’s office, at the following locations:

County Clerks Offices

LOS ANGELES COUNTY: Fee $91.00 (800) 201-8999

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Airport Courthouse 11701 South La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045

12400 Imperial Highway – Rm 1002. Norwalk, CA 90650 ~ (800) 201-8999

9355 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA ~ (310) 288-1261

4716 East Cesar H. Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles,CA ~ (323) 260-2991

7807 South Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA ~ (323) 586-6192

ORANGE COUNTY: Fee: $61.50 (714) 834-2710

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