Apply For A Santa Monica Marriage License
We have just decided to get married, but we need to know where to go to get a marriage license for our wedding in Santa Monica, California. How do we apply?
You can apply for your marriage license by going together to any branch office of the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office to submit your application. The closest branch office to Santa Monica is in Beverly Hills at 9355 Burton Way. The office is on the first floor and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., though same-day service is only available if you submit your application before 3:00 p.m.
If you wish to speak to someone at the Beverly Hills branch office about your marriage license application, call (310) 288-1261. You can also visit the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office website for more information about the application process: Santa Monica Marriage License.
Are we going to need to bring any legal documents when we apply for a marriage license for our wedding in Santa Monica, California?
Yes. You will both need to bring a valid form of government-issued photo identification. Acceptable documents include driver’s licenses and passports. You must both be at least 18 years of age and unmarried at the time that you submit your application.
Are we going to need to bring blood test results when we apply for a marriage license for our wedding in Santa Monica, California?
No. Blood test results are not required of those submitting a marriage license application.
Are we going to need to be Santa Monica residents when we apply for a marriage license?
No. Residency in Santa Monica is not required of those submitting a marriage license application. You can use your Los Angeles County marriage license anywhere in the state of California.
How long is a Los Angeles County marriage license good for?
A Los Angeles County marriage license is good for a period of 90 days after the day that the license was issued.
How much are we going to need to pay for the marriage license fee?
The marriage license fee for a regular marriage license is $90. The fee for a confidential marriage license is $85. When you go to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office, you will be able to pay the fee with your choice of cash, money order, credit/debit card, or a check made payable to the Registrar-Recorder County Clerk (RRCC).
Are we going to be able to choose the person that performs our wedding ceremony in Santa Monica, California?
Yes. You will be able to choose the person you want to perform your wedding ceremony in Santa Monica, as long as you choose someone that is legally authorized to perform wedding ceremonies in the state of California.
Which people are authorized to perform wedding ceremonies in Santa Monica, California?
There are several people who are authorized: all ministers, priests, and rabbis that are at least 18 years old, no matter which denomination they belong to; judges, some other judicial officers, and current city mayors can also perform wedding ceremonies.
Is it possible to choose someone who is not already authorized to perform our wedding ceremony in Santa Monica, California?
It is possible, but the person that you choose will need to become authorized as a Deputy Commissioner for a Day. More information about the Los Angeles County Deputy Commissioner for a Day program is available online: Santa Monica Marriage License.
Is it possible to choose to have a civil ceremony in Santa Monica, California?
Civil ceremonies are only performed at branch offices of the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office. If you choose to have a civil ceremony, you will need to go to one of the branch offices of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office. The closest branch location to Santa Monica is in Beverly Hills. There is a $25 fee for civil ceremonies.
When are we going to receive our marriage certificate?
You will receive your marriage certificate about two weeks after you return your signed marriage license to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office to be recorded.
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