For active duty service members stationed in California — especially in Orange County — the need to get legally married quickly and efficiently can be critical. Whether it’s for housing allowances, spousal healthcare, deployment preparations, or permanent change of station (PCS) paperwork, Get Married Today offers same-day marriage license issuance and wedding ceremonies tailored to your military timeline.
We proudly support military couples in Irvine, Anaheim, San Clemente, Camp Pendleton, Seal Beach, and across Southern California with legal, fast, and private marriage services.
Why Military Couples Choose Same-Day Marriage Services
For military couples, time is rarely on your side. Whether one partner is about to deploy or you’re on a short leave, the traditional courthouse route can be time-consuming — and often closed on weekends or holidays.
With Get Married Today, you don’t have to wait.
We provide:
- Same-day marriage licenses
- Legally binding civil ceremonies
- Optional apostille services for overseas deployment
- Mobile ceremonies at your base, home, or preferred location
- Military discounts for active-duty personnel
🡒 Book Your Military Marriage Appointment Now
Table of Contents
- Same-Day Marriage Licenses for Military Couples
- On-Base and Off-Base Wedding Ceremonies
- Required Documents for Military Marriages
- Apostille Services for Military Spouses
- Orange County Locations We Serve
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Start the Process Today
Same-Day Marriage Licenses for Military Couples
One of the biggest challenges military couples face is time. If you’re trying to get married before deployment, while on leave, or to secure Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) with dependents, every hour counts.
That’s why we offer immediate marriage license issuance, legally authorized by Los Angeles and Orange County authorities.
Unlike the courthouse, which typically requires appointments and waiting periods, our service is:
- Available 24/7
- Legally valid in all 50 states
- Issued by licensed Deputy Commissioners of Civil Marriages
🡒 Learn how we issue licenses without a courthouse visit
On-Base and Off-Base Wedding Ceremonies
Where you get married is up to you. We travel directly to:
- Camp Pendleton
- Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base
- Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station
- Military housing communities in Tustin, Irvine, and Anaheim
Or choose scenic locations like:
Our officiants are registered and authorized to marry military members on-site, even on weekends and federal holidays.
🡒 Need a same-day officiant? Click here
Required Documents for Military Marriages
We make it easy, but you still need a few documents on hand. Here’s what military couples must bring:
- Valid photo ID (military ID, passport, or driver’s license)
- Proof of divorce or death certificate if previously married
- Social Security Number (SSN is required but not the card)
- Deployment orders or PCS documents if requesting priority processing
🡒 Full marriage license document checklist
If you’ve lost your ID or are using an expired passport, don’t worry — we’ve helped many couples in your shoes.
Apostille Services for Military Spouses
If your spouse will need to register the marriage abroad — such as when applying for spousal visas or legal residency — we also offer apostille certification under the Hague Apostille Convention.
This is ideal for:
- Spouses living overseas
- Military families relocating internationally
- Spousal immigration documents
We work with Orange County Apostille to ensure fast, accurate authentication of your marriage certificate.
🡒 Learn more about international marriage recognition
Orange County Locations We Serve
We serve all of Orange County and can travel to your base, home, hotel, or ceremony venue. Popular locations for military marriages include:
| City | Common Venue |
|---|---|
| Irvine | Military housing or parks |
| Anaheim | Family homes or Airbnb |
| Santa Ana | Historic Courthouse (for photos) |
| Seal Beach | Naval base housing |
| Camp Pendleton | On-base housing or beaches |
| San Clemente | Casa Romantica or Pier |
| Tustin | Private residences |
| Fullerton | Hillcrest Park weddings |
| Mission Viejo | Lakefront ceremonies |
🡒 View full list of cities we serve
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can we get married the same day in Orange County?
Yes. Get Married Today can issue your license and perform your legal ceremony the same day, even after hours or on holidays.
🡒 See how our same-day service works
2. Do you offer military discounts?
Absolutely. We proudly support military families and offer reduced rates on our services. Just mention your active-duty status when booking.
3. Do you marry couples stationed at Camp Pendleton?
Yes. We frequently travel to Camp Pendleton to issue licenses and perform ceremonies for active-duty couples.
4. Can we elope without a formal wedding?
Yes! A legal elopement still counts as marriage. We offer no-ceremony paperwork-only weddings if needed.
🡒 Read more on getting married without a ceremony
5. How fast will we get our marriage certificate?
We submit your marriage license to the appropriate county for registration. You can then request official copies within 6–10 business days or request expedited service.
Start the Process Today
Whether your military wedding is for love, logistics, or both — we’re here to help.
Here’s what to do:
- 🗓 Schedule your appointment: Book Online
- 📄 Gather your documents: View checklist
- 💍 Decide your ceremony location: Home, base, or beach
- 🖊 Receive license & ceremony: Same-day, legally binding
- 📬 Request your marriage certificate after we file it
No waiting periods. No courthouse lines. Just fast, private, and official marriage services designed for your military lifestyle.
Helpful Backlinks
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- https://getmarried.today/
- https://getmarried.today/book-now
- https://getmarried.today/services
- https://getmarried.today/marriage-license-checklist
- https://getmarried.today/locations
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- https://getmarried.today/blog/can-you-get-married-without-a-ceremony
- https://getmarried.today/blog/can-i-get-married-with-an-expired-passport
- https://getmarried.today/blog/what-documents-do-i-need-to-get-married-today
Helpful Government & Resource Links
- https://www.tricare.mil/Plans/Eligibility/Spouse
- https://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/payentitlements/bah/
- https://militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/marriage/
- https://www.cac.mil/
- https://www.military.com/benefits/military-marriage-benefits.html
- https://www.cac.mil/Portals/53/Documents/cacmil_FAQs.pdf
- https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens/marriage-based-green-card
- https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
- https://www.state.gov/apostille-requirements/
- https://www.lacounty.gov/residents/marriage-family/marriage-license/
Final Thought
As a military couple, your time is valuable. You shouldn’t have to wait in line, stress over logistics, or worry about legality. At Get Married Today, we provide honest, fast, and respectful service for our armed forces — because love shouldn’t have to wait.