A Los Angeles marriage license is a marriage license issued by the Office of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, located in multiple locations around Los Angeles County.
The couple must apply in person for a marriage license.
The license is valid for 90 days.
The license cannot be used out-of-state.
An applicant who has been previously married must present a copy of divorce/annulment papers if the event occurred within the past two years.
If an applicant is widowed less than two years, he or she must provide a copy of the spouse's death certificate.
A blood test and health certificate are not required to obtain a marriage license.
There is no residence or citizenship status requirement.
Parental consent is not needed if both applicants are 18-years-old or older. Applicants under 18-years-old must provide a Notarized Parent or Guardian Consent Statement and an Order of the Superior Court, granting the applicant permission to marry and to obtain a marriage license.
A Priest, Minister, Rabbi, Judge, Commissioner, or Assistant Commissioner, or Deputy Commissioner of Civil Marriages may serve as officiant the wedding ceremony.
There are eight locations around Los Angeles County which can issue marriage licenses, and office hours vary by location. Check the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk web site for specific days and hours of operation. For same day service, it is recommended that you arrive at the office by noon.
The fee for the license may be paid in cash, check, or money order.
The bride and groom must apply together, in person.
Proof of identity and age are required for all applicants. A driver's license, passport, or alien resident card may be submitted as proof of identification. A birth certificate or baptismal record may be presented along with photo identification as proof of age.