Apply For A Merced Marriage License
I am getting married soon. Where can I go to get my marriage license in Merced, California?
Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! You and your fiancé can go to the Merced County Clerk’s office to apply for your marriage license. The Merced County Clerk’s office is located at 2222 M Street, Room 14 in Merced, California. You can call the County Clerk’s office at (209) 385-7502. You will need to appear in person together in order to be issued your marriage license.
If you have more questions, you can call (209) 385-7502, visit the Merced County Clerk’s office in person, or visit the Merced County Clerk’s office website: Merced Marriage License
What requirements do my fiancé and I have to meet in order to be issued a marriage license in Merced, California?
You and the person that you are marrying must appear in person at the Sonoma County Clerk’s office. You must both be 18 years old or older and unmarried. You must both present a valid form of government-issued photo I.D., such as a driver’s license.
Should I have a blood test before I apply for a marriage license in Merced, California?
You don’t have to. Blood tests are not required for you to be issued a marriage license in the state of California.
Should I be a resident of Merced before I apply for a marriage license?
You don’t have to be a resident of Merced to be issued a marriage license in the state of California.
How much does a public marriage license cost in Merced, California?
A public marriage license in Merced will cost you $60.00.
How much does a confidential marriage license cost in Merced, California?
A confidential marriage license in Merced will cost you $70.00.
If I have a public marriage license from Merced, can I be married anywhere in California?
Yes, you can be married anywhere in California if you have a public marriage license. If you have a confidential marriage license, however, your marriage ceremony must take place within Merced County.
If I have a public marriage license from Merced, when will my marriage license expire?
Public and confidential marriage licenses issued by Merced County expire 90 days after the day that the marriage license is issued.
Who can I ask to perform my wedding ceremony in Merced, California?
You can ask one of the following authorized persons: priests, ministers, rabbis, judges, commissioners and assistant commissioners from the California judicial system, and current mayors. You could also ask a friend or family member to be deputized as a Deputy Marriage Commissioner. There is a $45.00 fee for this appointment. You can find out more about becoming a Deputy Marriage Commissioner at the Merced County Clerk’s office.
Where can I go to get my marriage certificate in Merced, California?
You may place your order for a marriage certificate in person at the Merced County Clerk’s office in Merced. A certified copy of the marriage certificate costs $14.00.
If you have more questions, you can call (209) 385-7502, visit the Merced County Clerk’s office in person, or visit the Merced County Clerk’s office website: Merced Marriage License
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