Congratulations on your engagement. It is a magical yet
busy time. Be sure you have your paperwork in order. Find out right
away what you need to do from the appropriate local clerk office.
If you’re getting married in Los Angeles, California,
please see guidelines below:
1. Typically both the bride and groom are 18 years old
or older. Minimum age is 16 but requires parental consent.
2. Blood test or health certificates are not required to
obtain a license.
3. A marriage license can be obtained from a county
clerk’s office. Cost is $70, payable by cash, check or money order. No
credit card payments.
4. Both bride and groom must be present and product
driver’s license and birth certificate.
5. All documents must be in English. Documents in
Spanish or any other language must be submitted with an English
translation by a certified translator.
6. Los Angeles must get a lot of requests for inmate
marriages as the official phone number to call regarding this is: (562)
462-2137.
7. You do not have to be a resident of Los Angeles or a
citizen of the U.S. to get married in Los Angeles.
8. The marriage license is valid for 90 days. You can be
married by a priest, minister, rabbi, active or retired Judge, or by a
deputy commissioner of civil marriages.
9. Go to the nearest clerk office to your home. Call
ahead for office hours. Office locations where you can file for
marriage license are:
Catalina Branch Court, Avalon, 310-510-0026, call for
appointment.
9355 Burton Way, 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, 310-288-1261
1028 W. Avenue J2, Lancaster, 661-945-6446
11701 S. La Cienega Blvd., 6th Floor, LAX Courthouse,
310-727-6142
4716 East Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, 323-260-2991
12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk 562-462-2137
14340 West Sylvan Street, Van Nuys, 818-374-7176.
Marriage license requirements can and do change from
time to time. The above list should not be regarded as legal advice. It
is meant to assist you in getting your paperwork in order. Be sure to
check your local marriage license office for the most up-to-date
information and requirements. Do this before making any wedding plans
or booking any travel reservations
Los
Angeles, California Marriage License Information