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Marriage Laws U.S. California Shasta County Clerk

Here's what you need to know and what documents to bring with you before you apply for a Shasta County marriage license. We recommend getting this legal aspect of your wedding out of the way about a month before your ceremony date.

Requirements vary as each marriage license bureau in California have their own requirements. It is important that you verify all information with your Shasta marriage license office or Shasta county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

Shasta County Marriage License Office

Shasta County Clerk
1643 Market Street
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-5730
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / M - F
Closed for holidays.

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Call for Appointment:

It is recommended that you call the Shasta County Clerk's office to see if they suggest setting an appointment.

ID and Shasta County Residency Requirements:

Shasta County requires a picture ID such as Drivers License or other valid identification. Some counties recommend bringing certified copies of your birth certificates.

You do not have to be a resident of Shasta County to apply for a marriage license there.

Information you need to know before you start filling out the marriage license application:

• Where each of your parents were born (state)
• The names of your parents including your mother’s maiden name and middle names of all.
• If there is a prior marriage with either party, the date that last marriage ended.

Confidential License in Shasta County:

If you have lived together as a married couple, you can apply for a confidential license. This means there is no public record of your marriage.

Previous Marriages:

You must show proof of divorce, death or annulment. You need to bring a copy of your final divorce decree if you have divorced within the 90 days through past year (varies by county) (For Shasta county you do not need to show this proof. You just put the date and will be swearing or affirming that all info is correct.)

Shasta County Waiting Period:

There is no waiting period in Shasta County.

Fees:

It will cost you $75 for a public license and $82 for a confidential license.

Other Tests:

Shasta County doesn't require blood tests.

Under 18:

If either party is under 18 years of age, a court order must be obtained prior to issuance of the license by contacting Court Services at (530) 225-5707.

Proxy Marriages:

No, proxy marriages are not legal. (Family code 420: Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed overseas and serving in a conflict or a war and is unable to appear for the licensure and solemnization of the marriage may enter into that marriage by the appearance of an attorney in fact, commissioned and empowered in writing for that purpose through a power of attorney. The attorney in fact must personally appear at the county clerk's office with the party who is not stationed overseas, and present the original power of attorney duly signed by the party stationed overseas and acknowledged by a notary or witnessed by two officers of the United States Armed Forces. Copies in any form, including by facsimile, are not acceptable. The power of attorney shall state the full given names at birth, or by court order, of the parties to be married, and that the power of attorney is solely for the purpose of authorizing the attorney in fact to obtain a marriage license on the person's behalf and participate in the solemnization of the marriage. The original power of attorney shall be a part of the marriage certificate upon registration.

Cousin Marriages:

Yes.

Common Law Marriages:

No.

Same Sex Marriages:

No.

• Gay couples can still apply for a Domestic Partnership Certificate. More info

Officiants in California:

Clergy, Justices, Judges, Magistrates, Marriage Commissioners (current or retired).
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Miscellaneous:

License is valid for 90 days.

Copy of Certificate of Marriage:

You have to contact the County Recorder's Office in the county in which the marriage occurred to get a certified copy of a marriage license.

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It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.

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