Where must I go to apply for a marriage license in Santa Ana, California?
To apply for a marriage license in Santa Ana, you and the person that you are marrying must go together to Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office at the Old Orange County Courthouse at 211 West Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office accepts appointments, but appointments are not required.
If you start your marriage license application online before your appointment, you will receive priority service at the Clerk-Recorder’s office. You can start your marriage license application online at the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office website at Santa Ana Marriage License.
What requirements must I satisfy to be granted a marriage license in Santa Ana, California?
You and the person that you are marrying must be at least 18 years of age and not married. You must bring and present a valid form of government-issued photo I.D. such as a current driver’s license or a passport when you go to the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office to apply for your marriage license.
In Orange County, there are no other citizenship, residency, or blood test requirements that you need to satisfy.
When does an Orange County marriage license cease to be valid?
A regular marriage license in Orange County is valid for a period of 90 days. A regular Orange County marriage license can be used anywhere in the state of California during this time.
What is the expected fee for a regular marriage license in Santa Ana, California?
The fee for a regular marriage license in Santa Ana, California is currently $61.50.
What is the expected fee for a confidential marriage license in Santa Ana, California?
The fee for a confidential marriage license in Santa Ana, California is currently $66.25. To be granted a confidential marriage license, you must already have been living together and you must have your wedding ceremony within Orange County.
Who is authorized to perform my wedding ceremony in Santa Ana, California?
Anyone that is authorized by the state of California to perform wedding ceremonies can perform your wedding ceremony in Santa Ana. Priests, ministers, and rabbis over 18 years old from all religious denominations; judges, commissioners, and assistant commissioners from the California judicial system; and current mayors are all among those that are authorized to perform wedding ceremonies in California.
Where can I have a civil ceremony in Santa Ana, California?
You can have a civil ceremony at the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office at the Old Orange County Courthouse at 211 West Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701. You must have your marriage license in advance and pay a $28 fee.
Where must I go to order a marriage certificate in Santa Ana, California?
You can choose to order your marriage certificate in person at the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office, by mail, by phone, by fax, or online. The marriage certificate should arrive approximately 6 to 8 weeks after you place your order.
You can read more information about the different ways to order your marriage certificate on the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office website at Santa Ana Marriage License.
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