VERONICA AND GREG Nov 9th, 2008
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.
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.
