Clerk-Recorder/Elections
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.
- Availability · Confidential license — statewide ceremony location; older county wording is not adopted
- You are not required to get married in the county where you purchase the confidential marriage license; however, you must be married in California. You must file the license in the county where it was purchased.
Source & saved evidence
California Department of Public Health · California marriage services — types (opens in a new tab)
Official marriage licensing information — You are not required to get married in the county where you purchase the confidential marriage licen
You are not required to get married in the county where you purchase the confidential marriage license; however, you must be married in California. You must file the license in the county where it was purchased.
Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot
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Before you start · 1 requirement & conditions
- Information & documents · New marriage license — standard in-person application
- Each party must present one form of valid photo identification, with proof of age.
Source & saved evidence
Official marriage licensing information — Each party must present one form of valid photo identification, with proof of age.
Each party must present one form of valid photo identification, with proof of age.
Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot
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Source & saved evidence
Official marriage licensing information — Marriage Licenses & Ceremonies
Marriage Licenses & Ceremonies
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