• Both Bride and Groom must be 18 years or older and be present to apply

• Valid picture identification of Bride and Groom
• The Bride and Groom’s parents full birth names, including mother’s maiden name
• State or country of birth of bride and groom’s parents
• Date of dissolution of most recent previous marriage (a divorce certificate must be presented)
• No blood test are required
• You do not have to be a California resident to marry in California
• There is no waiting period between receipt of a marriage license and the ceremony
• Minors, emancipated minors included, cannot be licensed to marry in California without a parent's written consent and a Superior Court Order

• Public record
• License valid for 90 days
• License can be used throughout the state of California
• Minors, emancipated minors included, cannot be licensed to marry in California without a parent's written consent and a Superior Court Order
• One witness is required, but you can have two
• Witness(es) must be at least 18 years of age

• Not available for public inspection
• MUST BE used in the county where purchased only
• Only the bride or groom may obtain copies of the marriage license
• Minimum age 18 years - minors may not purchase a confidential marriage license
• No witnesses are required
  

-Social Security Changes-

To change the name shown on your card, you need to complete Form SS-5 which is available for download at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.html and submit evidence of your identity. Or you can obtain Form SS-5 by calling 1-800-772-1213 or visiting your local Social Security office. These services are free.

To change your name on your card, you need to provide one or more documents identifying you by both your OLD NAME and your NEW NAME. Examples of documents, which might show both your old name and new name, include your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or a court order changing your name. The document identifying you by your new name must be of recent issuance so that it can determine your continued existence. General preference is a document with a photograph. However, they can generally accept a non-photo identity document if it has enough information to identify you (e.g., your name as well as your age, date of birth, or parents’ names). If you were born outside of the U.S, you also need proof of your U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status.

Some documents that they can accept as proof of identity are:

• Driver's license
• Marriage or divorce record>
• Military records
• Employer ID card
• Adoption record
• Life insurance policy
• Passport
• Health Insurance card (not a Medicare card)
• School ID card

All documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. They cannot accept photocopies of documents. They need original documents or copies certified by the custodian of the record. Notarized copies are also not acceptable.

Mail or bring the application and evidence in person to your local Social Security office. Your documents will be returned to you. You should receive your card within two weeks. You will be advised if there will be a delay. If you have not received your card within the specified time frame, contact the Social Security office where you filed the application and they will investigate to see why it is being delayed.