Apply For A San Rafael Marriage License
We are ready to apply for our marriage license in San Rafael, California. What do we need to do?
Now that you are ready to apply for your marriage license in San Rafael, you need to go together in person to the Marin County Clerk’s office. You will find the Marin County Clerk’s office in room 234 of the Marin Civic Center at 3501 Civic Center Drive in San Rafael. The County Clerk’s office provides services from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office is closed on holidays.
If you would like more information about applying for your marriage license, you can visit the Marin County Clerk’s office in person, call (415) 473-6152, or visit the Marin County Clerk’s office website at San Rafael Marriage License.
Is the application for a marriage license in Marin County available online?
Yes. The Marin County marriage license application can be found online at San Rafael Marriage License. You can print out and complete the application form before you appear at the Marin County Clerk’s office.
What requirements will we need to meet when we apply for a marriage license in San Rafael, California?
In the state of California you must be at least 18 years old and unmarried to receive a marriage license. If you are under 18 years of age you must have proof of parental and judicial consent. At the Marin County Clerk’s office you will need to present a valid form of government-issued photo I.D. such as a driver’s license. You will need to provide the day, month, and year that your previous marriage ended if one of you has been married previously.
Will we need to provide blood test results when we apply for a marriage license in San Rafael, California?
No—you do not need to provide blood test results because blood tests results are no longer required when you apply for a marriage license in California.
Will we need to provide proof of residency when we apply for a marriage license in San Rafael, California?
No—you do not need to provide proof of residency because there are no residency or citizenship requirements when you apply for a marriage license in California.
What is the price of a public marriage license in San Rafael, California?
The price is $84.00 for a public marriage license in San Rafael, California.
What is the price of a confidential marriage license in San Rafael, California?
The price is $93.00 for a confidential marriage license in San Rafael, California.
Where can we use our Marin County marriage license?
You can use a public Marin County marriage license anywhere in the state of California. If you receive a confidential marriage license from the Marin County Clerk’s office, you can only use the license within Marin County.
When can we use our Marin County marriage license?
There is no waiting period to use the license, but you must be married within 90 days from the day that the license is issued or the license will expire.
Who can perform our wedding ceremony in San Rafael, California?
Any priest, minister, rabbi, judge, commissioner or assistant commissioner from the California judicial system, or current mayor can perform your wedding ceremony in San Rafael. You can have a friend or family member appointed a Deputy Marriage Commissioner for the day. You may also choose to be married in a civil ceremony at the County Clerk’s office. If you would like more information about who is legally authorized to perform wedding ceremonies in San Rafael, please contact the Marin County Clerk’s office.
After the wedding ceremony, we would like to receive a copy of the marriage certificate. How do we get our copy?
After the Marin County Clerk has recorded your signed marriage license, you can order a certified copy of your marriage certificate. The price is $14.00. If you would like more information about ordering your marriage certificate, you can visit the Marin County Clerk’s office in person, call (415) 473-6152, or visit the Marin County Clerk’s office website at San Rafael Marriage License.
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