To complete the application, you must meet the following requirements:

• Both applicants must appear together on the same video call and be physically present in the State of California. A corresponding attestation form will be provided during your appointment.
• The solemnization of the marriage license will also occur via videoconference, which includes both live video and audio*. Your computer must have the capability for both.
• The issued marriage license will be transmitted via e-mail or other electronic means. You must have a functional e-mail address prior to starting this process.
• The parties to the marriage shall transmit the marriage license via email or other electronic means to the person solemnizing the marriage and to any necessary witness.
• A photocopy, scan or other electronic reproduction of the signature(s) shall have the same legal effect as an original signature.
• Each person must present one form of a valid non-expired, government issued, photo identification (such as a driver's license or passport).
• If divorced within the last 90 days, please provide a copy of the divorce decree.
• If spouse is deceased within the previous 90 days, please provide a certified copy of the death certificate.
• Select the name each wishes to use after marriage, to be listed on the marriage license.
• Couples are not required to change their names nor are they required to take the same name. However, if a name change is desired, it must be correctly reflected before the marriage license is signed.
• Once the license is signed, names can only be changed by a court order.
• For those who purchased a marriage license only and had a video ceremony elsewhere, you must return the following at the same time:
• Original Marriage License (electronically signed and sent from our office to you)
• Copy of license signed by the officiant
• Copy of license signed by witness (if applicable)

I Have Read And Agree To The Terms And Conditions