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Marriage License Requirements

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The confidential marriage license requires the signature of a marriage officiant, they are not available to members of the religious denominations not having clergy. No witnesses are necessary for the marriage ceremony. The signatures of the parties on the marriage license/application affirm that they meet the requirements to receive a confidential marriage license.

PLEASE READ BEFORE COMPLETING APPLICATION

  • With this application, you are applying for a marriage license issued pursuant to Family Code Section 359
  • When you sign this application, you are stating under penalty of perjury that the information you have provided is true and correct, that you are each currently unmarried, and that there is no legal objection to the marriage
  • Marriage licenses are valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. You must be married on or after the issuance date, and on or before the expiration date of the license. Licenses not used within this timeframe are void
  • No refunds are given for marriage licenses purchased in error, lost or destroyed
  • The cost of a confidential marriage license is: $110.00 payable to Riverside County Clerk by cash, check or ATM debit/credit card which is offered through a 3rd party that charges a 2.28% processing fee

REQUIREMENTS

  1. Both parties MUST be 18 years of age or older. (Family Code 301).
  2. Minors may NOT be issued a confidential marriage license under any circumstances (Family Code Section 500).
  3. Both parties MUST come into the office TOGETHER to obtain the marriage license
  4. Both parties MUST have a valid, current picture I.D. in order to obtain a marriage license. The I.D. must be government issued.

 

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