Apply For A Bakersfield Marriage License
We are planning our wedding in Bakersfield, California. So how do we get our marriage license?
Getting your marriage license in Kern County is a simple process. First, you need to fill out the marriage license application form, which you can find online at the Kern County Clerk’s office website: http://www.co.kern.ca.us/ctyclerk/marriage/application.asp. Next, you and the person that you are marrying need to take the completed application to the Kern County Clerk’s office, located at 1115 Truxtun Avenue in Bakersfield. The County Clerk’s office is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you have questions, you can call the office at (661) 868-3588. You can also visit the Kern County Clerk’s office website to learn more: Bakersfield Marriage License.
What requirements do we need to meet in order to be issued a marriage license in Bakersfield, California?
You must both appear in person together at the Kern County Clerk’s office. You must be at least 18 years old and unmarried to purchase a marriage license. You will both need to present a valid form of government-issued photo I.D. such as a driver’s license. If you are under 18 years of age, you will need to contact the Kern County Probation Department before you apply for a marriage license. The Kern County Probation Department can be reached at (661) 868-4313. Also, if one of you has legally ended a marriage in the past 90 days, you will need to bring the official court order.
Should we have blood tests before we apply for a marriage license in Bakersfield, California?
You do not have to have blood tests. Blood tests are not required for you to receive a marriage license in the state of California.
Should we be Bakersfield residents before we apply for a marriage license?
You do not have to be Bakersfield residents to receive a marriage license in the state of California.
How much will a public marriage license cost in Bakersfield, California?
A public marriage license in Bakersfield costs $67.00.
How much will a confidential marriage license cost in Bakersfield, California?
A confidential marriage license in Bakersfield costs $80.00.
If we have a public marriage license from Kern County, can we be married anywhere in the state of California?
Yes. You can be married anywhere in the state of California if you have a public marriage license. If you have a confidential marriage license, you must be married within Kern County.
When will our Kern County marriage license expire?
Public and confidential marriage licenses in Kern County expire 90 days after the day that the marriage license is issued by the County Clerk’s office.
Who can we ask to perform our wedding ceremony in Bakersfield, California?
You can ask any of the following authorized persons: priests, ministers, rabbis, judges, commissioners and assistant commissioners from the California judicial system, and current mayors. The Kern County Clerk’s office also provides a list of officiants at the Kern County Clerk’s office website at Bakersfield Marriage License.
After the wedding ceremony, how do we get our marriage certificate?
You can receive a certified copy of your marriage certificate for a $14.00 fee at the Kern County Recorder’s office, located at 1655 Chester Avenue in Bakersfield. The marriage certificate will be available approximately 10 to 14 business days after your wedding ceremony. If you have more questions, you can visit the Kern County Clerk’s office website at Kern County Marriage License or call the Kern County Recorder’s office at (661) 868-6400.
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