Los Angeles marriage license

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 marriage license cost is $75.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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