Clerk-Recorder
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 · 4 requirements & conditions
- Appointments
- For In-Person Marriage Service: Couples must complete their marriage license application online prior to visiting any of our offices. Appointments are highly recommended and have priority. Walk-in service is on a first-come first-served basis.
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Orange County Clerk-Recorder · County vital records — license (opens in a new tab)
Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.
For In-Person Marriage Service: Couples must complete their marriage license application online prior to visiting any of our offices. Appointments are highly recommended and have priority. Walk-in service is on a first-come first-served basis. Marriage license applications can be completed at: https://ocweddings.ocrecorder.com/#/ Public Marriage License A public marriage license becomes a public record, and anyone ca
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d84d6f4ad6a5292d - Information & documents
- Appear together in person. Each person must present one form of a valid non-expired, government issued, photo identification (such as a driver's license or passport). If divorced within the last 90 days, please provide a copy of the divorce decree. If spouse is deceased within the previous 90 days, please provide a certified copy of the death certificate. Select the name each wishes to use after marriage, to be listed on the marriage license. Couples are not required to change their name(s).
Source & saved evidence
Orange County Clerk-Recorder · County vital records — license (opens in a new tab)
Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.
Appear together in person. Each person must present one form of a valid non-expired, government issued, photo identification (such as a driver's license or passport). If divorced within the last 90 days, please provide a copy of the divorce decree. If spouse is deceased within the previous 90 days, please provide a certified copy of the death certificate. Select the name each wishes to use after marriage, to be listed on the marriage license. Couples are not required to change their name(s). However, if the couple decides to change their name(s), they must do so at the time of signin
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d84d6f4ad6a5292d - Deadlines
- A marriage license is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.
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Orange County Clerk-Recorder · County vital records — license (opens in a new tab)
Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.
A marriage license is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.
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d84d6f4ad6a5292d - Languages
- Both individuals must be able to read, speak and understand English. If not, the couples must bring a sole witness who is able to translate to obtain a license and to have a ceremony performed. The department does not provide translation services nor witnesses.
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Orange County Clerk-Recorder · County vital records — license (opens in a new tab)
Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.
Both individuals must be able to read, speak and understand English. If not, the couples must bring a sole witness who is able to translate to obtain a license and to have a ceremony performed. The department does not provide translation services nor witnesses. Complete Your Application/Make an Appointment For In-Person Marriage Service: Couples must complete their marriage lic
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Orange County Clerk-Recorder · County vital records — license (opens in a new tab)
Official marriage licensing information — Marriage Services
Marriage Services
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