Apply For A La Habra Marriage License
To get a marriage license in La Habra, California, do we need to go the County Clerk’s office to apply?
Yes, you do need to go to a location of the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office to apply. The Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office has locations in Santa Ana, Laguna Hills, and Fullerton. The closest location to La Habra is the branch in Fullerton. Both of you will need to appear in person to apply. The Fullerton branch of the County Clerk-Recorder’s location can be found at 201 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92832. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office is closed on holidays. You can make an appointment before you go, but appointments are not mandatory.
You can learn more about applying for your marriage license at the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office website: La Habra Marriage License. On the site, you can also start an online application. The Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office gives priority to those who have submitted an online application in advance.
What documents do we need to present at the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office?
Both of you need to present a valid government-issued photo I.D. such as a current driver’s license or a passport. Both of you need be at least 18 years old and single at the time that you apply. There are no residency or citizenship requirements to apply for a marriage license in Orange County.
Do we need blood test results to apply for a marriage license in La Habra, California?
No—blood test results are not required for your marriage license application in Orange County.
How long does our marriage license remain valid?
Your Orange County marriage license remains valid for 90 days after the day that your license is issued.
What marriage license fee do we have to pay in La Habra, California?
You will need to pay the marriage license fee of $61.50 for a regular marriage license. If you are applying for a confidential marriage license, the fee is $66.25. You can choose to pay the fee with cash, money order, cashier’s check, credit/debit card, or a personal check.
Who do we need to ask to perform our wedding in La Habra, California?
You can choose whoever you want to perform your wedding in La Habra, as long as that person is authorized to perform wedding ceremonies in the state of California.
Who does the state of California authorize to perform wedding ceremonies?
The state of California authorizes all ministers, priests, and rabbis that are at least 18 years old, no matter which denomination they belong to, to perform wedding ceremonies in the state. Judges, some other judicial officers, and current city mayors are also authorized to perform wedding ceremonies in California.
Are we able to be married in a civil ceremony in La Habra, California if we want?
Civil ceremonies are only performed at the branch offices of the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office in Fullerton, Santa Ana, and Laguna Hills. You can go to one of these branch offices if you want to be married in a civil ceremony. Although you can make an appointment before you go, appointments are not mandatory. The fee to have a civil ceremony is $28. You can learn more at the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s website: La Habra Marriage License
How do we get our marriage certificate in La Habra, California?
In Orange County, you need to place an order for your marriage certificate after your wedding ceremony. You can place your order for your marriage certificate in person, by mail, by phone, by fax, or online. You can learn more at the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s website: La Habra Marriage License
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