Apply For A Lodi Marriage License
We would like to be married in Lodi, California. What do we have to do to apply for our marriage license?
To apply for your marriage license, you need to go together to the San Joaquin County Clerk’s office. The San Joaquin County Clerk’s office is located at 44 N. San Joaquin Street, Suite 260 in Stockton, California. You can call the office at (209) 468-3939. The San Joaquin County Clerk’s office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can learn more about getting your marriage license in San Joaquin County online at the San Joaquin County Clerk’s office website at Lodi Marriage License.
What requirements do we need to satisfy to receive a marriage license in Lodi, California?
To receive a marriage license in Lodi, you must both be 18 years old or older at the time that you apply. You must present a valid form of government-issued photo I.D. such as a driver’s license.
If one of you is under 18 years old, you cannot receive a marriage license without parental consent and approval from a California Superior Court.
Also, you must be unmarried to receive a marriage license. If either one of you has been divorced or terminated a domestic partnership in the last 90 days, that person will need to present the court document of final dissolution at the San Joaquin County Clerk’s office.
Are blood test results necessary to apply for a marriage license in Lodi, California?
No—blood test results are not necessary for you to apply for a marriage license in Lodi or anywhere else in the state of California.
Are there any residency or citizenship requirements for us to apply for a marriage license?
No—there are no residency or citizenship requirements for you to apply for a marriage license in Lodi or anywhere in the state of California.
Do we have to pay a fee when we apply for a marriage license in Lodi, California?
Yes—the fee is $64.00 for a public marriage license or $73.00 for a confidential marriage license.
When does a marriage license expire in San Joaquin County?
A marriage license issued in San Joaquin County expires after 90 days.
Where can a San Joaquin County marriage license be used?
You can use a San Joaquin County public marriage license anywhere in the state of California. If you have a confidential marriage license, you must be married within San Joaquin County.
Who is legally authorized to perform our wedding in Lodi, California?
Any priest, minister, or rabbi from any religious denomination, judge, commissioner or assistant commissioner from the California judicial system, current mayor is legally authorized to perform your wedding ceremony in Lodi, California. The San Joaquin County Clerk’s office can tell you more about who is authorized to perform wedding ceremonies in Lodi, California.
What do we have to do to order our marriage certificate in Lodi, California?
You can go to the San Joaquin County Clerk’s office to order your marriage certificate or you can order your marriage certificate by mail. There is a $14.00 fee for a certified copy of the marriage certificate. You can learn more about ordering your marriage certificate online at the San Joaquin County Clerk’s office website at San Joaquin County Marriage License.
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