Riverside County Marriage License, CA

Hemet
County Administrative Center
880 N. State Street, Suite B-6
Hemet, CA 92543
Ph: 951.486.7000
Ph: 1-800-696-9144 if dialed within Riverside County.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.;
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. / M – F

(except for Court Approved Holidays)

Blythe
270 N Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
Ph: 760.921.5050
Ph: 1-800-696-9144 if dialed within Riverside County.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.;
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. / M, W

(except for Court Approved Holidays)

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Application:

• Before a marriage license can be issued, First Person and Second Person must bring in a valid photo I.D. with birth date (e.g., drivers license, military I.D., passport, or green card, etc.)

There are two different types of marriage licenses in California, and they can be obtained in two different ways.

Confidential Marriage License and a Public Marriage License:

A “public” California marriage license is a marriage license that is available to the public for viewing.

The following information is required on a marriage license application.

For both spouses, or party A and party B, the information needed for marriage license requirements is below.

A valid driver’s license or a DMV issued Identification Card. If you do not have either of these, you must provide a certified copy of your birth certificate and another acceptable form of picture I.D.

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A valid photo I.D. with birth date is required (e.g., drivers license, military I.D., passport, or green card, etc.)

Marriage Waiting Period Requirement California:

There is no waiting period. You will receive your marriage license immediately after you submit your application.

Marriage Residency Requirement California:

You do not need to be a California resident to marry in Riverside County.

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If either party has been divorced or has had a dissolution of a State Registered Domestic Partnership within 90 days of the issuance of the marriage license, a copy of the FINAL Dissolution IS REQUIRED. We will take a copy of the register of actions showing the written final decree of dissolution has been entered. The divorce paperwork does not need to be certified. A copy of a Minute Order IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Marriage License Fee California:

It will cost you $90 for a public license and $100 for a confidential license. Preferred method of payment is by cash. For guidance on additional methods of payment, please call ahead.

Proxy Marriages California:

Marriage by proxy is NOT allowed in California. Family Code, Section 420(a), requires the two parties, marriage officiant and witness if applicable be physically present together in the same location for the marriage to be performed.

Cousin Marriages California:

Yes. First and second cousins may legally marry in California.

Common Law Marriages California:

Marriage Blood Test California:

Blood tests are NOT required to obtain a marriage license in California.

Name Change California:

Getting a marriage license with your new name on it does not mean your name has automatically changed. If you need to change your last name, you can use an online marriage name change kit.

Marriage Age Requirement California: ✔ Get Copy Of Birth Certificate

If one or both parties are under 18, then a court order for the minor must be obtained before a license can be issued. This applies to emancipated minors as well. The minor must bring the original court order.

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California Family Code, Section 400 states the persons authorized to solemnize marriage ceremonies in California are as follows:

• A priest, minister, or rabbi of any religious denomination.
• A judge or retired judge, commissioner of civil marriages or retired commissioner of civil marriages, commissioner or retired commissioner, or assistant commissioner of a court of record in this state.
• A judge or magistrate who has resigned from office.
• Any of the following judges or magistrates of the United States.
• A justice or retired justice of the United States Supreme Court.
• A judge or retired judge of a court of appeals, a district court, or a court created by an act of Congress the judges of which are entitled to hold office during good behavior.
• A judge or retired judge of a bankruptcy court or a tax court.
• A United States magistrate or retired magistrate.
• A legislator or constitutional officer of this state or a member of Congress who represents a district within this state, while that person holds office.

The person solemnizing the marriage must return the original marriage license to the County Clerk or County Recorder as applicable within 10 days of the date of the ceremony. Addresses should be on the county site.

You will NOT receive a copy of your marriage license after you have been married unless you request and pay for a certified copy from the County Clerk or County Recorder as applicable.

ALL information on the marriage license MUST be legible, unambiguous and reproducible. DO NOT change any information on the license, cross out information, use white out, etc., as that will require the payment for and issuance of a duplicate marriage license. Contact the County Clerk’s Office if you have questions about completing the marriage license and/or incorrect information contained on the marriage license.