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Downloadable Format: California Marriage License Information. The registration of public and confidential marriages in California is a local and state function. The California Family Code provides for a continuous and permanent marriage registration system. The system depends upon the conscientious efforts of local officials, clergymen, and ...
GENERAL INFORMATION: You do not need to be a California resident to marry in California. To marry in California, the two parties to the marriage may not be already married. Marriage by proxy is NOT allowed in California. Family Code, Section 420(a) requires the two parties, marriage officiant, and witness if applicable, be physically present ...
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To marry in California, the two parties may not be already married to each other or other individuals. Marriage by proxy is NOT allowed in California. Family Code, Section 420 (a), requires the two parties, marriage officiant and witness if applicable be physically present together in the same location for the marriage to be performed.
All California couples must obtain a legal marriage license from a County Clerk-Recorder’s office within the state. There is no waiting period for California couples. The fees for a California marriage license can range from $46 to $112, depending on the county.