Wedding Resources - Orange County Marriage Laws

ORANGE COUNTY MARRIAGE LAWS

Standard Marriage License

• License is good for 90 days only
• License becomes public record
• No blood test required
• 1 or 2 witnesses needed to sign at time of wedding
• County clerk will furnish you with ceremonial license, which you may keep
• Easy to obtain certified copy after wedding (additional fee charged)
• License can be obtained from the county clerk's office
• Marriage can be performed anywhere in the State of California
  Fee: $61.50

Confidential Marriage License

• License is good for 90 days only
• License does not become public record
• No blood test required ~ must be living together
• No witnesses required to sign
• License can be obtained from county clerk's office
• Marriage can only be performed in the county license was obtained
  Fee: $66.25

When applying for a license at the county clerk's office, you must both be present and verify your age (drivers license, certified birth certificate or passport). If you are under 18 you must have parents' consent. Couples should know their mother's maiden name and parents' place of birth (state or foreign country). If previously married, the day, month, and year their own divorce became final. Additional information will be given at the time you apply for your license. The only courthouse in Orange County in which to apply for a license is in Santa Ana

For recorded information call:
County Clerk's Office
714-834-3005

Old Courthouse, 1st Floor (large brick building)
211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, Ca
Office Hours Monday ~ Friday 8:00~4:30
(except holidays)