• See below to apply together and apply in person - It is always best to make an appointment.
• Present a government-issued picture identification, such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID.
• Provide full names, including the mother's maiden name and state or country of birth for parents.
• If previously married or in a State Registered Domestic Partnership, provide the date of dissolution, death, or termination.
• Both partners must be 18 years or older and be present to apply.
• You do not have to be a California resident to marry in California.
• There is no waiting period between receipt of a marriage license and the ceremony.
• Minors, emancipated minors included, cannot be licensed to marry in California without a parent's written consent and a Superior Court Order.

There are two types of marriage licenses a couple may apply for: Public and Confidential. Both types of marriage licenses are valid for 90 days from the date they are issued and may be used anywhere in the state of California.

You must present the license to the person who is to perform the marriage ceremony. After the ceremony is performed, it is their responsibility to complete the license and return it to the County Clerk for filing within 10 days after the ceremony.