Apply For A San Jose Marriage License
Where can go to apply for a marriage license in San Jose, California?
Luckily for you, you can apply for a marriage license at the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s office located right there in the city of San Jose. You and the person that you are marrying must appear together at the Clerk-Recorder’s office in person in order to apply. The Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s office is on the first floor of the East Wing at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, California. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, you must submit your marriage license application before 4:15 p.m.
For the answers to other questions about applying for a marriage license in Santa Clara County, read on or visit the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s office website: San Jose Marriage License.
What are the requirements for those that apply for a marriage license in San Jose, California?
The Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s office requires that you must be at least 18 years old and unmarried at the time that you apply for a marriage license. You will need to present a valid government-issued photo I.D. at the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s office to verify your full name and your birth date.
What other requirements are there for those that apply for a marriage license in San Jose, California?
There are no other requirements as long as you present the necessary documents. You do not need to have blood test results or reside in California in order to receive a marriage license, and there is no waiting period to use the marriage license after the license is issued, though you must use the license within a period of 90 days. The marriage license will be valid everywhere in the state of California.
How much will my marriage license cost?
A regular marriage license costs $79.00 in San Jose. A confidential marriage license costs $83.00. Confidential marriage licenses are only valid for weddings within Santa Clara County. You may pay the marriage license fee with cash, check, or debit card.
Are there requirements for the person that I ask to perform my wedding in San Jose, California?
The person that you ask to perform your wedding in San Jose must be authorized to perform weddings in the state of California. You can ask a priest, minister, or rabbi from any religious denomination. Judges, commissioners, assistant commissioners from the California judicial system, and current mayors are also authorized to perform weddings in the state of California.
For answers to other questions about who is authorized to perform weddings in San Jose, visit the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s website:San Jose Marriage License.
Can I opt to be married in a civil ceremony in San Jose, California?
Yes. County Deputy Marriage Commissioners can perform civil ceremonies at the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s office on the first floor of the East Wing at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, California. There is an $80.00 fee for civil ceremonies at the Clerk-Recorder’s office and you must provide at least one witness.
For answers to other questions about civil ceremonies, visit the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s office website: San Jose Marriage License.
Where can I order a marriage certificate in San Jose, California?
You can order a marriage certificate at the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s office after your signed marriage license has been recorded. There is a $14.00 fee. You may also order the marriage certificate by mail or online.
For answers to other questions about ordering your marriage certificate, visit the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s office website: San Jose Marriage License.
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