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In Southern California, the legal age for marriage is 18 years
old. Couples under 18 must have parental consent. Both
the bride and groom must apply for and sign the license together.
A valid photo ID or driver's license is required. Residency
and blood tests are not required. There is no waiting period
to obtain the license, which is valid for 90 days. If either
the bride or groom has been previously married, he or she must
present the bureau with the divorce decree or death certificate.
In San Bernardino County, these documents only have to be
presented if the divorce or death was within the last 90 days; in
Los Angeles County, the documents must be presented if the divorce
or death was within the last two years. All offices are open
Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted. Only cash,
check or money order are accepted. Please call ahead to get
all of the details.
Where to apply
| Recorder's Office |
Address |
Phone Number |
Hours |
Cost |
| Norwalk Recorder |
12400 Imperial Highway
Norwalk, CA 90650 |
562-462-2137 |
8:00 to 4:00 |
$70 |
| Florence/Firestone Recorder |
7807 S. Compton Ave. Room 215
Los Angeles, CA 90007 |
323-586-6192 |
8:30 to 3:00 |
$70 |
| East LA Recorder |
4716 E. Cesar Chavez Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022 |
323-260-2991 |
8:30 to 3:00 |
$70 |
| Beverly Hills Recorder |
9355 Burton Way, Fl. 1
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 |
310-288-1261 |
8:30 to 3:00 |
$70 |
| Orange County Old Courthouse Clerk-Recorder |
211 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Room 201
Santa Ana, CA 92702 |
714-834-3005 |
8:00 to 4:00 |
$66.25 |
| Riverside County Clerk |
2724 Gateway Drive
Riverside, CA 92502 |
909-486-7000 |
8:00 to 4:00 |
$76 |
| San Bernardino County Auditor
Controller/Recorder |
222 W. Hospitality Lane
San Bernardino, CA 92415 |
909-387-8322 |
8:00 to 4:30 |
$71 |
After you obtain a marriage license, which is valid for 90-days,
you may be married by your choice of one of the following persons
qualified to perform marriage ceremonies:
1) a priest, minister or rabbi of any religious denomination who
is 18 years of age or older;
2) an active or retired Judge, Commissioner, or Assistant
Commissioner of a court or record or Justice Court in this State
3) by a Deputy Commissioner of Civil Marriages.
Marriage ceremonies conducted by the Commissioner or Deputy
Commissioner of Civil Marriage are performed at the following
offices of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk:
9355 Burton Way, 1st Floor Beverly Hills (310)288-1261 Thursday,
by appointment
11701 S. La Cienega Blvd., 6th Floor LAX Airport (310) 727-6142
Friday, by appointment
4716 E. Cesar Chavez Avenue Los Angeles (323) 260-2991 Friday, by
appointment
7807 S. Compton Avenue Room 215 Los Angeles (323) 586-6192 Friday,
by appointment
12400 Imperial Highway Norwalk (562) 462-2137 Monday-Friday, by
appointment
14340 W. Sylvan Street Van Nuys (818) 374-7176 Friday, by
appointment
At least one witness must be present at the ceremony unless the
couple is marrying using a confidential marriage license in which
case no witness is required.
The fee for the civil ceremony is $25. Payment can be made by
cash, check or money order. If paying by check, valid
identification (i.e., Driver's License) of the signer is required
and must be presented at time of request.
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