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Lake County Marriage License, CA

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Lake County
Marriage License Requirements

California Code §§ 300-500 FAM

Public license Fee: $65
Confidential License Fee: $70

255 North Forbes St
Lakeport, CA 95453
Ph: 707.263.2311
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / M – F

(except for Court Approved Holidays)

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Before a marriage license can be issued, First Person and Second Person must bring in a valid photo I.D. with birth date (e.g., drivers license, military I.D., passport, Naturalization Certificate, or Alien Registration)

There are two different types of marriage licenses in California, and they can be obtained in two different ways.

Confidential Marriage License and a Public Marriage License:

  • A “public” California marriage license is a marriage license that is available to the public for viewing.
  • A “confidential” marriage license allows all the personal information on a marriage license to be protected from public view. Only a court order or a notarized application by either spouses can obtain a copy of the information.

The following information is required on a marriage license application.

For both spouses, or party A and party B, the information needed for marriage license requirements is below.

  • A valid driver’s license or a DMV issued Identification Card. If you do not have either of these, you must provide a certified copy of your birth certificate and another acceptable form of picture I.D.
  • To obtain a Confidential Marriage License, party A and party B must be living together as a married couple. The same I.D. requirements as mentioned above are applicable.

Marriage ID Requirement California: Get Copy Of Birth Certificate

A valid photo I.D. with birth date is required (e.g., drivers license, military I.D., passport, Naturalization Certificate, or Alien Registration)

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Marriage Waiting Period Requirement California:

There is no waiting period. You will receive your marriage license immediately after you submit your application.

Marriage Residency Requirement California:

You do not need to be a California resident to marry in Lake County.

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If divorced within the past 90 days, must bring copy of final judgement.

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Marriage License Fee California:

It will cost you $65 for a public license and $70 for a confidential license. Preferred method of payment is by cash. For guidance on additional methods of payment, please call ahead.

Proxy Marriages California:

Marriage by proxy is NOT allowed in California. Family Code, Section 420(a), requires the two parties, marriage officiant and witness if applicable be physically present together in the same location for the marriage to be performed.

Marriage Licenses for the Incarcerated:

A Confidential Marriage License must be issued for couples whom have a spouse that is incarcerated. An Affidavit of Inability to Appear must be completed for the spouse that can cannot appear in front of the County Clerk. The signature of the party who is unable to physically appear must be authenticated by a court or a notary public. The affidavit must be executed under penalty of perjury by all parties (first person, second person, and the person solemnizing the marriage). The party that is not incarcerated needs to be physically present in the County Clerk’s Office with the person who will be solemnizing the marriage along with the completed License and Certificate of Marriage Worksheet (worksheet is located in the application portion of this page), and the affidavit of inability to appear form.

The person performing the ceremony is to file this original record within 10 days of the ceremony with the County Clerk in the county in which the license was issued.

Note: This record is held confidential and may not be viewed by the public. The only information which may be released by the County Clerk upon inquiry is whether there is a record of the marriage; the Date may not be released without a court order.

Cousin Marriages California:

Yes. First and second cousins may legally marry in California.

Common Law Marriages California:

No.

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Marriage Blood Test California:

Blood tests are NOT required to obtain a marriage license in California.

Name Change California:

Getting a marriage license with your new name on it does not mean your name has automatically changed. If you need to change your last name, you can use an online marriage name change kit.

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Marriage Age Requirement California: Get Copy Of Birth Certificate

For minor marriage information, please 707.263.2311 for details.

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California Family Code, Section 400 states the persons authorized to solemnize marriage ceremonies in California are as follows:

  • A priest, minister, or rabbi of any religious denomination.

  • A judge or retired judge, commissioner of civil marriages or retired commissioner of civil marriages, commissioner or retired commissioner, or assistant commissioner of a court of record in this state.

  • A judge or magistrate who has resigned from office.

  • Any of the following judges or magistrates of the United States.

  • A justice or retired justice of the United States Supreme Court.

  • A judge or retired judge of a court of appeals, a district court, or a court created by an act of Congress the judges of which are entitled to hold office during good behavior.

  • A judge or retired judge of a bankruptcy court or a tax court.

  • A United States magistrate or retired magistrate.

  • A legislator or constitutional officer of this state or a member of Congress who represents a district within this state, while that person holds office.

The person solemnizing the marriage must return the original marriage license to the County Clerk or County Recorder as applicable within 10 days of the date of the ceremony. Addresses should be on the county site.

You will NOT receive a copy of your marriage license after you have been married unless you request and pay for a certified copy from the County Clerk or County Recorder as applicable.

ALL information on the marriage license MUST be legible, unambiguous and reproducible. DO NOT change any information on the license, cross out information, use white out, etc., as that will require the payment for and issuance of a duplicate marriage license. Contact the County Clerk’s Office if you have questions about completing the marriage license and/or incorrect information contained on the marriage license.

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Marriage Witnesses California:

The public marriage license requires the signature of one witness,
and if desired, has a place for an additional witness. No more than two
witnesses may sign on the public marriage license. Only one signature
per line is allowed. No witnesses may sign on the confidential marriage
license.

Expiration Date of Marriage License California:

  • Marriage licenses are valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. If you do
    not get married within 90 days, the license will no longer be valid. You must
    purchase a new license.
  • Public Marriage License can be used throughout the state of California.
  • Confidential Marriage License can be used throughout the state of California (Effective January 1, 2015).

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California birth, death, fetal death, still birth, marriage and divorce records are maintained by the California Department of Public Health Vital Records.

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. For more information regarding California marriage license laws please visit www.co.lake.ca.us.

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