Apply For A Santa Maria Marriage License
I am getting married in Santa Maria, California. How can I get my marriage license?
To receive your marriage license in Santa Maria, you must appear in person with the person that you are marrying at the Santa Barbara County Clerk’s office to apply. The Santa Maria branch office is located in Room 115 of the Betteravia Government Center at 511 East Lakeside Parkway in Santa Maria. The County Clerk’s office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
You can learn more about applying for your marriage license online at the Santa Barbara County Clerk’s office website at Santa Maria Marriage License.
Can I find a marriage license application for Santa Barbara County online?
Yes. You can find the Santa Barbara County marriage license application online at Santa Maria Marriage License.
What requirements do I need to meet to apply for a marriage license in Santa Maria, California?
You must be at least 18 years of age and unmarried to apply for a marriage license. You must present a valid form of government-issued photo I.D. such as a driver’s license at the County Clerk’s office. If you are under 18 years of age you will need proof of parental consent and approval from a California Superior Court. Also, if you or your future spouse has been married previously, you must provide the day, month, and year that the previous marriage ended. If the previous marriage ended in the past 90 days, you must also present a certified copy of the court document.
Do I need to provide blood test results or proof of residency to apply for a marriage license in Santa Maria, California?
No. You do not need to provide blood test results or proof of residency. Neither blood tests results nor proof of residency are required to apply for a marriage license in California.
What do I need to pay to receive a public marriage license in Santa Maria, California?
You need to pay a $99.00 fee to receive a public marriage license in Santa Maria, California.
What do I need to pay to receive a confidential marriage license in Santa Maria, California?
You need to pay a $111.00 fee to receive a confidential marriage license in Santa Maria, California.
Where can my wedding take place?
If you have a public Santa Barbara County marriage license, your wedding can take place anywhere in the state of California. However, if you have a confidential Santa Barbara County marriage license, your wedding must take place within Santa Barbara County.
When can my wedding take place?
There is no waiting period to use a marriage license in Santa Barbara County, but you should plan to have your wedding while the marriage license is still valid. Your marriage license will be valid for a period of 90 days from the day that the license is issued.
Who may I invite to perform my wedding in Santa Maria, California?
You may invite any priest, minister, rabbi, judge, commissioner or assistant commissioner from the California judicial system, or current mayor to perform your wedding in Santa Maria. You may also choose to have a friend or family member appointed as a Deputy Civil Marriage Commissioner for the day. You may even choose to be married in a civil ceremony at the County Clerk’s office. You can learn more about who is authorized to perform weddings in Santa Maria online at the Santa Barbara County Clerk’s office website at Santa Maria Marriage License.
How do I get my copy of the marriage certificate after my wedding?
After the Santa Barbara County Clerk has recorded your signed marriage license, you may order a certified copy of your marriage certificate for $14.00. You may place your order in person, by mail, or by fax. You can find order forms online at the Santa Barbara County Clerk’s office website at Santa Maria Marriage License.
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