Questions & Answers

Q. Do I still need blood tests in order to get a marriage license?

A. No.  The blood test requirement was eliminated in January
1995.

Q. How do I get my personal name changed?

A. If the change is on the last name due to a marriage, you will
need to  present a certified copy of your marriage license to
DMV and the Social  Security office.  Any other type of name
change is handled through the  Superior Court.

Q. How do I get a copy of my divorce papers?

A. Everything related to divorce is handled by the Superior
Court.  Your divorce records are kept in the county in which you
filed the divorce.

Q. How do I get a copy of my birth certificate?

A. Copies of birth certificates for births are issued by the Dept.
of Public Health.   You may  also contact the Secretary of State's,
Vital Statistic's Division.

Q. What is the fee for a marriage license?

A. The fee for a marriage license starts at $95.

  • Q.  Can our wedding officiant be our witness?

  • A.  No. When the two of you are having a private
    ceremony, it's best to obtain a confidential license.

  • With a confidential license you don't need a witness
    signature.  

  • Additional advantage of a confidential license is that
    there are no returned licenses for signature issues, which
    incur additional fees.
San Francisco
Destination Weddings
Marriage License Information
415-382-8494
Call 415-554-4950 for recorded Marriage License
Information good for anywhere in California.
*Home * Officiant * Weddings * Sample Wedding
*Destination Wedding *Articles  *Contact Ema

©1989-2011 Ceremony Way.  All rights Reserved.
california marriage license information and details