Apply For A Redding Marriage License
We are planning our wedding in Redding, California. How can we apply to receive a marriage license?
The Shasta County Clerk is responsible for issuing marriage licenses to couples in Redding. You will need to go in person to the County Clerk’s office to apply for your marriage license. You can go anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Shasta County Clerk’s office is located at 1643 Market Street in Redding. Marriage license applications usually take about 20 to 30 minutes to process. You can access the marriage license application online at the Shasta County Clerk’s office website.
If you have questions about applying for your marriage license, you can visit the Shasta County Clerk’s office in person, call the office at (530) 225-5730, or visit the Shasta County Clerk’s office website at Redding Marriage License.
Are we going to have to meet certain legal requirements in order to receive a marriage license in Redding, California?
Yes. According to California law, you must be at least 18 years old and unmarried to receive a marriage license without parental and judicial consent. At the Shasta County Clerk’s office you will need to present a valid form of government-issued photo I.D. such as a driver’s license or passport. If one of you has been married previously, you should know the day, month, and year that your previous marriage ended.
Is it necessary for us to have blood tests before we apply for a marriage license in Redding, California?
No, it is not necessary for you to have blood tests because blood tests are not required for you to receive a marriage license in the state of California.
Is it necessary for us to live in Redding before we apply for a marriage license?
No, it is not necessary for you to live in Redding because there are no residency or citizenship requirements for marriage licenses in the state of California.
What is the price of a public marriage license in Redding, California?
The price of a public marriage license in Redding is $75.00. You can pay in cash, check or money order. Debit and credit cards are not accepted.
What is the price of a confidential marriage license in Redding, California?
The cost of a confidential marriage license in Redding is $82.00.
Where will our marriage license be valid?
A public marriage license issued by Shasta County is valid anywhere in the state of California. A confidential marriage license issued by Shasta County is only valid within Shasta County.
When will our marriage license expire?
A marriage license (either public or confidential) issued by Shasta County will expire 90 days after the day that the marriage license is issued.
Who will be able to officiate at our wedding in Redding, California?
Priests, ministers, rabbis, judges, commissioners and assistant commissioners from the California judicial system, and current mayors are all authorized to officiate at weddings in the state of California. You may also choose to have a civil ceremony at the Shasta County Clerk’s office. If you have questions about who is authorized to officiate at your wedding in Redding, contact the Shasta County Clerk’s office.
After our wedding, what do we have to do to receive a marriage certificate?
After the officiant returns your signed marriage license to the Shasta County Clerk’s office, you can request a certified copy of your marriage certificate through the County Clerk’s office. You will need to pay a $14.00 fee. Visit or call the County Clerk’s office for more information.
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