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Los Angeles County, California · Personal and public records

Get a marriage license in Los Angeles County

County clerk information and appointments

1 provider · 1 official link · 2 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 14, 2026

In Los Angeles County, 1 county department publishes 1 official link for this service. Reviewed requirements cover appointments (1) and eligibility (1). 1 provider publishes reviewed fee items and 1 provider lists forms on its guide.

These are the Los Angeles County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
County government

Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk

Marriage license information and requirements (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official county instructions for obtaining a new marriage license. Online application entry alone does not issue a license or replace the required appearance; confirm the license type, documents and visit arrangements.

Before you start · 2 requirements & conditions
Appointments
Appointments can be scheduled up to three (3) weeks in advance. Save your confirmation number once you complete the application. You will need it to book your appointment. Once your application is submitted you can make an appointment. Remember to bring a valid photo ID to your appointment.
Source & saved evidence

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk · County vital records — license (opens in a new tab)

Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.

Appointments can be scheduled up to three (3) weeks in advance. Save your confirmation number once you complete the application. You will need it to book your appointment. Once your application is submitted you can make an appointment. Remember to bring a valid photo ID to your appointment. GET STARTED If you submitted your marriage license application and were unable to book an in-person appointm

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Eligibility & access
A person "Under 18" must provide a Notarized Parent or Guardian Consent Statement and an order from the Superior Court granting the minor permission to obtain a marriage license. Inmate Marriage There are specific procedures for inmate marriages. Please call (800) 201-8999 for additional information.
Source & saved evidence

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk · County vital records — license-eligibility (opens in a new tab)

Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.

A person "Under 18" must provide a Notarized Parent or Guardian Consent Statement and an order from the Superior Court granting the minor permission to obtain a marriage license. Inmate Marriage There are specific procedures for inmate marriages. Please call (800) 201-8999 for additional information. Contact

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Source & saved evidence

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk · County vital records — license (opens in a new tab)

Official marriage licensing information — In-Person Marriage License Appointment

In-Person Marriage License Appointment

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