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Marriage License
The couple needs to apply for the marriage license, this is the permit document in your state that allows you to officially marry under the law.
The two types are 'public' and 'confidential', a public or regular marriage is public record, and a confidential is private.
The rules in acquiring your marriage license varies in each county. Contact the county clerks office in your city to request the license.
Apply for your marriage license at least one month before the wedding ceremony. You will traditionally need to provide your birth certificates, and other official documents.
Once the license is issued it expires in 90 days, and can only be used in the State of California. When you apply for your license, bring documents that proof your age, you will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and pay a nominal fee this fee can vary.
Once you have your marriage license, you need a marriage officiant, person of clergy, priest or justice of the peace to sign the license.
On your wedding day you will give marriage officiant the marriage license, he/she will sign it and send it to the county recorders office within 10 business days.
Confidential Marriage License:
A license and Certificate of Confidential Marriage is only accessible by the husband, wife or by decree signed by a superior court judge. No witnesses are required for a confidential marriage ceremony. The confidential license may only be used in the county of issue. The couple must be 18 years or older and living together as husband and wife.
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FRESNO LICENSE LOCATION:
County Clerk Services:
2221 Kern Street
Fresno, California 93721
(559)488-3003
8:30a.m. - 4:00p.m. / M - F
Public Marriage License Fee: $49 Cash * Visa * MasterCard * No checks accepted.
MADERA LICENSE LOCATION:
County Clerk Services:
209 West Yosemite Avenue
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-7721
8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. / M - F
Public Marriage License Fee: $39 (cash only)
MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Legal Age: 18
Blood Test: None
Other Test/Requirements: None
Residency Requirements: None
ID: Valid, government-issued photo ID
Who Must Be Present to Apply: Both bride and groom together
Who Signs: Bride and groom
Waiting Period: None
Valid for: 90 days
Valid Out of Municipality: Yes, but not out of state.
If Previously Married: Divorce decree and death certificate required (if within 90 days).
Please note: Rev. Adriana L. Martinez can not solemnize your wedding if the marriage license is not valid, void, has expired or is missing.
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