Apply For A Riverside Marriage License
What do we need to do to get a marriage license in Riverside, California?
To get a marriage license in Riverside, California, you need to go together to the Riverside County Clerk’s office. You will be issued a marriage license if you meet the requirements, fill out the marriage license application, and pay the fee. There are two County Clerk’s offices in Riverside. The Downtown Riverside location is at 4080 Lemon Street in Riverside. The County Clerk’s office is on the first floor. The Riverside Gateway location is at 2720 and 2724 Gateway Drive in Riverside.
When can we visit the Riverside County Clerk’s office?
You can visit the Riverside County Clerk’s office during normal office hours. Office hours for marriage license services at the Downtown Riverside location are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Office hours for marriage license services at the Riverside Gateway location are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
What is the age requirement for us to receive a marriage license in Riverside, California?
You should both be at least 18 years old and unmarried at the time that you apply for a marriage license in Riverside County.
Should we have blood tests to apply for a marriage license in Riverside, California?
No. Blood tests are not required for you to apply for a marriage license in Riverside County.
Should we live in Riverside in order to apply for a marriage license?
No. There are no residency or citizenship requirements for you to apply for a marriage license in Riverside County.
How much do we need to pay to get a marriage license in Riverside County?
You will need to pay a $68.00 fee to receive a public marriage license in Riverside County. To receive a confidential marriage license, you will need to pay $76.00. If you do not know whether you should apply for a public marriage license or a confidential marriage license, visit the Riverside County Clerk’s office website at Riverside Marriage License.
How long is our Riverside County marriage license valid?
Your Riverside County marriage license is valid for 90 days after the day that the marriage license is issued. There is no waiting period for you to be able to use your Riverside Countymarriage license.
Where will our Riverside County marriage license be valid?
A regular marriage license from Riverside County will be valid anywhere in the state of California. A confidential marriage license will only be valid within Riverside County.
Who can perform our wedding in Riverside, California?
You can choose any authorized person to perform your wedding in Riverside, California. Authorized persons include priests, ministers, and rabbis from any religious denomination, judges, commissioners and assistant commissioners from the California judicial system, and current mayors. You can even have a friend or family member appointed as a marriage commissioner for the day. To learn more, visit the Riverside County Clerk’s office website at Riverside Marriage License.
Can we decide to be married in a civil ceremony?
Yes. You can be married in a civil ceremony at the Riverside Gateway location of the County Clerk’s office. There is a fee for a civil ceremony is $65.00. If you pay an additional fee of $5.00 you will receive a disposable camera. If you pay an additional fee of $19.00 you will receive a disposable camera and a video of the wedding ceremony.
What do we need to do to get our marriage certificate in Riverside, California?
You need to place an order for your certified copy of the marriage certificate at the Riverside County Clerk’s office. You will need to pay a $14.00 fee to receive your marriage certificate.
How can we learn more?
You can learn more by calling the Riverside County Clerk’s office at (951) 486-7000. You can also visit the Riverside County Clerk’s office website at Riverside Marriage License.
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