I am getting married in San Francisco. Where can I apply for a marriage license?
You can apply for a marriage license at the San Mateo County Clerk’s office. You can find the San Mateo County Clerk’s office is on the first floor at 555 County Center, Redwood City, California. You need to appear with the person that you are marrying to fill out the marriage license application and pay the fee. To contact the office, call (650) 363-4500.
The San Mateo County Clerk’s office offers marriage license services from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Can I apply for a marriage license online?
Yes, but you will still need to appear in person at the San Mateo County Clerk’s office. You must appear the San Mateo County Clerk’s office within 60 days of submitting an online application in order to receive your license. You will find the marriage license application online at the San Mateo County Clerk’s office website: http://www.smcare.org/clerk/marriage/obtain_license.asp.
What are marriage license requirements in South San Francisco, California?
You and the person that you are marrying must both be at least 18 years old and single at the time that you apply. You must show a valid form of government-issued photo I.D. such as a driver’s license. You need to bring the court document of final dissolution if either one of you has been divorced in the last 90 days.
Do I need to have a blood test to apply for a marriage license in South San Francisco, California?
No. Blood test results are no longer required by the state of California.
Do I need to be a resident of South San Francisco to apply for a marriage license?
No. You do not have to be a resident of South San Francisco or a citizen of the United States to apply for a marriage license in the state of California.
What fees do I need to pay to receive a marriage license in South San Francisco, California?
That depends on what type of marriage license you receive. You need to pay $78.00 to receive a public marriage license. You need to pay $80.00 to receive a confidential marriage license. You need to pay this fee in cash or with a credit/debit card.
When will my San Mateo County marriage license expire?
Your San Mateo County marriage license will expire after 90 days.
Where can I be married with a San Mateo County marriage license?
If you have a public marriage license, you can be married anywhere in the state of California. If you have a confidential marriage license, your marriage ceremony must take place within San Mateo County.
Who can perform my marriage ceremony in South San Francisco, California?
You can invite a priest, minister, or rabbi from any religious denomination, a judge, a commissioner or assistant commissioner from the California judicial system, a current mayor, or any other authorized person to perform your marriage ceremony in South San Francisco, California.
You could also invite a family member or a friend to be deputized as a Deputy Commissioner of Marriages for the day. You can find out more on the San Mateo County Clerk’s office website at South San Francisco Marriage License.
Where can I order a marriage certificate?
You can order a marriage certificate at the San Mateo County Clerk’s office if you pay the fee of $14.00 fee.
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