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October 1, 2026

What ID Do You Need to Get a California Marriage License? Accepted Documents, Name Mismatches, and What Counties Ask For

California requires authentic photo ID establishing name and date of birth. Here is what counties...

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September 29, 2026

Your Parents’ Names on a California Marriage License: What the Clerk Asks and How to Be Ready

You have both IDs. You know your own middle name. You have picked the day....

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September 26, 2026

Can You Use a California Marriage License in a Different County?

A California marriage license covers a ceremony anywhere in the state, but the completed license...

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September 25, 2026

Wrong Name or Date on Your California Marriage Record? How to Get It Amended

A typo on a registered California marriage record is fixable. Which office to file with...

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September 22, 2026

What Name Goes on Your California Marriage License? The Name Equality Act, Explained

California lets you change your middle or last name on the marriage license itself, but...

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September 19, 2026

Who Can Legally Marry You in California? Officiants, Judges, and Deputy-for-a-Day

Clergy, judges, county deputy commissioners and friends deputized for a day: who California Family Code...

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September 17, 2026

Expired Marriage License in California: The 90-Day Rule and Your Options

A California marriage license is valid for 90 days from issuance. What counties do when...

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September 16, 2026

Marriage Certificate Apostille in California: What It Is and How to Get One

You booked a fast wedding because you needed to be married quickly. Then someone abroad...

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March 7, 2026

Navigating Same-Day Marriages in California to Meet Immigration Deadlines

Facing tight immigration deadlines can be stressful, especially when marriage is a key component of...

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Frequently asked questions

Yes! We specialize in organizing same-day marriages. Contact us as early as possible in the day to ensure we have enough time to prepare your paperwork and ceremony.

Absolutely! Residency in the California is not required by either party to get Married in California. Just make sure both parties have a valid (Non-Expired) form of government issued ID.

If you are obtaining the marriage license through us, then you will receive a confidential marriage license which we will notarize and does not require any witnesses. If you obtain a PUBLIC marriage license from the county then yes, California law requires one witness at your marriage ceremony. If you cannot provide a witness, let us know in advance, and we can discuss options to accommodate your needs.

After the ceremony, we’ll file your marriage license with the county clerk’s office. Your official California marriage certificate will then be available for you to order from the county, usually within a few weeks.

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Rated 4.9+ stars by 1,168 couples on Google

Every one of our California chapels is rated 4.9 or higher.

Couple just married at 24 Hour Marriage LA, our Westwood chapel in Los AngelesCouple just married at San Diego Same Day Marriage, with the downtown San Diego skylineNewlyweds at our San Francisco chapelCeremony arch and seating inside Same Day Wedding Chapel in TarzanaBride and her Marine groom at their Orange County ceremonyMobile wedding photo session at San Francisco City HallCouple just married at 24 Hour Marriage LA, our Westwood chapel in Los AngelesCouple just married at San Diego Same Day Marriage, with the downtown San Diego skyline
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Alex and Parker created and delivered an amazing, pivotal, and timely moment that will last for the rest of our lives. Highly recommend!

Ian Hawkins Local GuideGoogle review · Jun 202424 Hour Marriage · Westwood, Los Angeles
★★★★★

Love the venue set up, great price for the whole package w/ photos, flowers, song requested to play for us, all is perfect for us! Has a back room to change in. Alex was great, very nice and friendly. He did it all and he did a very great job. Highly recommend if you want a small quick venue, especially with budgeting.

Cecilia HernandezGoogle review · Aug 2026Same Day Wedding Chapel · Tarzana
★★★★★

Andre was the best to work with. Made the ceremony meaningful and also efficiently guided us with the paperwork. He also followed through and made sure we were updated after the county dropped the ball with our paperwork. Highly recommend his services.

Joel Bird Local GuideGoogle review · Nov 20251 Hour Marriage SD · La Jolla, San Diego
★★★★★

super professional and amazingly nice! the room was absolutely beautiful. Alex was amazing and walked us through everything,Definitely recommend!!

hannah weigandGoogle review · Jan 2026Oceanside Same Day Marriage · Oceanside
★★★★★

Beyond what we expected! Barbara made the moment so special for us. Complete pro. Don’t hesitate to book with them! 💕

Bex Luong Local GuideGoogle review · Jul 2025SF Same Day Marriage · San Francisco
★★★★★

Andre came to us on short notice. He was professional and timely. Thank you for your help.

Abigail Hughes Local GuideGoogle review · Sep 2024San Diego Same Day Marriage · Downtown San Diego
★★★★★

Very friendly and on time. Alex lead us through the ceremony and made it an easy process! Thank you very much

Joshua Candau Local GuideGoogle review · Jan 2024Married Today in LA · Century City, Los Angeles
★★★★★

OC Same day Marriage did a awesome job for my husband and I. We really wanted to be married on 4/2/24 and it almost didn’t happen but Alex came through and saved the day at the last moment. He was thorough, professional, and friendly. Made it a very smooth experience for us. The chapel room was cute and made the vibe even better. We definitely recommend to use them if you’re looking for a small short service.

Janelle Williams Local GuideGoogle review · Apr 2024Orange County Same Day Marriage · Orange County
★★★★★

I’d like to thank Alex for the amazing experience. We were able to enjoy a very special day and have a fun little ceremony in the store.They were able to obtain the license and organize the ceremony, relieving us from all that stress!

Joshua Candau Local GuideGoogle review · Jun 202424 Hour Marriage · Westwood, Los Angeles
★★★★★

Beautiful venue. Amazing presentation, great customer service. Alex is very friendly, quick to the point to help us get the paper work done. Highly recommend

Bryan MoralesGoogle review · Aug 2026Same Day Wedding Chapel · Tarzana
★★★★★

It’s was a great experience straight to the point and was very enjoyable experience and 100 percent, thanks for a great memory.

Anthony Gonzalez Local GuideGoogle review · Mar 20251 Hour Marriage SD · La Jolla, San Diego
★★★★★

super professional and amazingly nice! the room was absolutely beautiful. Alex was amazing and walked us through everything,Definitely recommend!!

hannah weigandGoogle review · Jan 2026Oceanside Same Day Marriage · Oceanside

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