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The Do’s and Don’ts of Same-Day Marriages in California

Are you planning a same-day marriage in California? Whether you’re a local resident or an international couple visiting on a tight schedule, Get Married Today offers fast, legal, and confidential marriage services across Southern California — without the hassle of courthouse wait times or legal confusion.

To help you prepare, here’s a complete list of the Do’s and Don’ts when getting legally married the same day in California.

✅ Do: Bring Valid Identification for Both Partners

In order to issue a marriage license, both partners must present valid government-issued identification. Acceptable forms of ID include:

  • Driver’s License
  • State-Issued ID
  • Military Service Card
  • Passport
  • Alien Registration Card
  • Matricula Consular Registration Card
  • Consular Identification

📌 Make sure the names on your ID match any legal paperwork you’ll be submitting post-marriage (e.g., for immigration, apostille, or Social Security changes).

✅ Do: Provide Proof of Previous Marital Dissolution (If Applicable)

If either partner has been previously married, you must bring legal proof that the previous marriage has ended. Accepted documents include:

  • Final Divorce Decree
  • Death Certificate of the former spouse
  • Annulment Judgment
  • Certificate of Dissolution of a State-Registered Domestic Partnership

This is necessary for your new marriage to be legally recognized under California Family Code § 306.

✅ Do: Know Your Parents’ Full Names

Both parties will need to provide the full legal names of their birth father and birth mother, including:

  • First Name
  • Middle Name
  • Last Name

This information is entered onto the official California marriage license and will appear on the certified marriage certificate issued after your ceremony.

✅ Do: Intend to Live Together

To qualify for a confidential marriage license in California, both partners must be currently living together or plan to live together in the future. This legal condition is stated in California Family Code § 500 and is one of the key differences between a confidential and public marriage license.

🚫 Don’t: Worry About Blood Tests

Many people still believe a blood test is required to get married in the United States. That’s false. In California, no blood test is required to obtain a marriage license.

🚫 Don’t: Bring a Social Security Card (Unless You Have One)

If one or both of you don’t have a Social Security Number (SSN) — for example, if you’re a non-resident or visiting from abroad — that’s completely fine. Just mark “N/A” or “Not Applicable” when filling out your marriage license form.

There is no legal requirement to provide a Social Security Card in order to get married in California.

🚫 Don’t: Stress About Residency Requirements

There’s no requirement to be a California resident or even a U.S. resident to get married in the Golden State. International couples visiting California on a tourist visa, ESTA, or even temporarily can legally marry without issue.

California is one of the most inclusive and flexible states for quick and legal marriages — making it the ideal destination for international couples, elopements, or urgent legal unions.

💍 Fast, Legal, and Confidential — Get Married Today

At Get Married Today, we specialize in legal same-day marriages, offering:

  • Marriage license issuance
  • Legal officiation
  • Apostille & Embassy Legalization
  • Private ceremonies at your preferred location
  • Mobile services to homes, hotels, hospitals, and scenic venues

We’re open 7 days a week, including holidays, and we handle the entire legal process for you — from documentation to certification.

📦 Need Apostille for International Use?

If you’re marrying in California but plan to use your marriage certificate outside the United States, you’ll likely need an apostille certification. We offer full support through our partner site Orange County Apostille and can process documents for countries part of the Hague Apostille Convention or those requiring embassy legalization.

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📍 Location: 17875 Von Karman Ave, Ste 150, Irvine, CA 92614

📧 Email: [email protected]

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If you’re ready to get legally married today — even as an international couple — we’re here to help you say “I do” in just hours, not weeks.