UncategorizedAugust 4, 2025August 4, 2025Camden Alchanati

Civil and Legal Marriage Services for Military Members in Southern California

Same-Day Ceremonies, Legal Marriage Licenses, and Official Support for Our Armed Forces

At Get Married Today, we are proud to support our U.S. military members by offering fast, professional, and fully legal marriage services in Southern California. Whether you’re stationed at Camp Pendleton, Naval Base San Diego, March Air Reserve Base, Fort Irwin, or anywhere in between, we make it easy for you and your partner to get legally married on the same day, with or without a ceremony.

Why Military Members Choose Us for Legal Marriages

Military life is fast-paced, unpredictable, and often full of relocation, deployment, and limited scheduling. Many military couples find themselves needing to marry quickly to:

Qualify for housing allowance (BAH)
Add a spouse to military health insurance (TRICARE)
Update DEERS and military records
Secure immigration benefits
Be recognized as legally married for PCS orders and command requirements

We understand your urgency. That’s why Get Married Today is available 24/7, including weekends and holidays, to issue your marriage license and perform a legal wedding ceremony—no courthouse visit required.

Book Now – Same Day Military Marriage License & Ceremony

What We Offer for Military Members

Here’s what’s included in our military marriage service:

Legally issued California marriage license
Legally binding civil marriage ceremony
Licensed officiant/ministry signature
Filing of your marriage license with the County Clerk
Certified copy request assistance
Optional apostille certification for international recognition
Traveling appointments at base, home, hospital, or other location
Military discounts available

Whether you need to get married at Camp Pendleton, your base housing, a local park, or at our chapel locations in Irvine, Anaheim, and San Juan Capistrano, we are ready.

Learn More About Our Chapel Locations

Where We Serve Military Couples in Southern California

We proudly offer mobile and onsite marriage services across:

We can also travel to nearby locations such as:

We also work with on-base housing officers and commanding officers to help you meet documentation deadlines before deployment or relocation.

Step-by-Step: How to Get Married Same Day as a Military Member

Here is how the process works if you are in the military:

1. Schedule Your Appointment

Book online or call us. We’ll confirm your availability and location—whether it’s at our office, your home, your base, or any Southern California site.

2. Provide Identification

Bring a valid military ID, passport, or state-issued ID. No Social Security card or birth certificate is required for California marriage licenses.

California Marriage License Requirements

3. Get Your License Issued

We are licensed Deputy Commissioners of Civil Marriages, which means we can issue your license on the spot—no visit to the County Clerk required.

4. Hold Your Ceremony

We perform a short civil or religious ceremony (your choice). You can even choose to skip the ceremony if your goal is legal documentation only.

5. Submit & Finalize

We file your signed marriage license with the County Clerk’s Office, and help you request certified copies needed for:

Do You Need to Be a California Resident?

No. You do not need to be a California resident to get legally married in California. Many military couples stationed here come from out of state and choose our service because:

There is no waiting period
There is no residency requirement
You can be married immediately
Your marriage is legally valid across all 50 states and internationally with an apostille

Proof of No Waiting Period – CA Marriage License

What If One Spouse is Overseas or Deployed?

In some cases, only one party is in California while the other is deployed or stationed abroad. While proxy marriages are limited in California, we can:

Help with online video witness ceremonies in legal jurisdictions
Work with power of attorney if the absent spouse has issued one
Help with apostille and documentation to facilitate military or immigration processing

Learn About Proxy Marriage Rules

California Secretary of State Apostille Information

Why Choose Get Married Today?

We know that time is of the essence when you’re in the military. Our team is trained to handle urgent situations—even same-day deployments. Here’s what sets us apart:

We are licensed by the County to issue and file marriage licenses
We provide onsite and traveling services, including to bases and VA hospitals
We offer 24/7 availability, even on holidays and weekends
We provide bilingual services (English/Spanish)
We offer discreet, confidential, and private ceremonies
We understand military documentation requirements
We offer military discounts for all branches of service

Learn About Our 24/7 Marriage Services

What Happens After the Marriage?

Once your marriage license is signed and submitted, we assist you with:

Ordering certified copies from the Los Angeles County Clerk or other counties
Apostille certification if your spouse is foreign or you’re transferring abroad
Immigration documents to include in your green card or I-130 application
Insurance enrollment or base access updates with DEERS
Name change guidance for military and civilian spouses

Request Marriage Certificate – LA County

How to Apostille a Marriage Certificate

Military Spouse TRICARE Enrollment

Military Bases We Commonly Serve

We’ve helped military couples from:

Camp Pendleton (USMC)
Naval Base San Diego
MCAS Miramar
Los Angeles AFB
March Air Reserve Base
Fort Irwin (Army)
Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station
Port Hueneme Naval Base

We’re familiar with command protocols, documentation turnaround, and your need for speed and accuracy.

Map of Military Installations in CA

Testimonials from Military Clients

“We needed to get married before my husband deployed. Get Married Today made it happen in one phone call. We didn’t have time for the courthouse—they came to us and got everything done within hours.” – Maria & Joseph, Camp Pendleton

“They met us at our base housing in Irvine, issued the license, and performed a beautiful ceremony right there. It was fast, legal, and stress-free.” – Luis & Ava, MCAS Miramar

“I had orders overseas and had to be married for my wife to be included. We got legally married the same day thanks to Get Married Today.” – Daniel, Fort Irwin

50 Essential Resources for Military Marriage Services

Ready to Get Married Today?

Whether you’re active duty, reserve, or a veteran, Get Married Today is here to serve you. Our team is proud to support those who serve—and we do it with speed, professionalism, and legal accuracy.

📅 Appointments available 24/7

📍 On-base, at home, at a park, or in our chapel

💬 Bilingual and confidential services

💌 Certified copy and apostille help

👉 Book Your Military Marriage Today

Let us handle the paperwork—so you can focus on your future, your family, and your service.