Get Married Right Now—For Real. Here’s the Legal Way to Do It

UncategorizedOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025Nancy

Ever thought about getting married today—as in right now? Believe it or not, in California, that’s completely possible. At Get Married Today, we make it easy for couples to become legally married the same day—without waiting for a courthouse appointment, dealing with long lines, or even needing witnesses.

Our authorized Deputy Commissioners of Civil Marriages can issue your marriage license and perform your ceremony on the spot. Whether you’re eloping spontaneously, preparing for deployment, or simply ready to say “I do,” we handle everything from start to finish.

Yes, Same-Day Legal Marriage Is Real in California

Most couples don’t realize that California allows authorized private marriage services like Get Married Today to issue same-day marriage licenses and perform immediate ceremonies anywhere in the state—without visiting the County Clerk.

We’re licensed to operate across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and beyond, and we help hundreds of couples every month who say, “We didn’t even know this was possible!”

Same-Day Marriage License & Ceremony Services
Private Chapel Weddings in Orange County
Beach & Park Elopements in Southern California
Legal Marriage Certificates for Apostille or International Use

The Legal Steps to Get Married Today

Here’s exactly how it works when you book with Get Married Today:

Book Your Appointment — Schedule your same-day service online or by phone.
Provide Basic Information — We just need valid ID and a few personal details.
Marriage License Issuance — We legally issue your license under California Family Code §532.
Ceremony Anywhere You Want — Beach, park, home, hotel, or chapel—we come to you.
Receive Legal Proof Immediately — You’ll receive your official certificate of marriage that same day.

Need a notarized or apostilled copy for another country? Our sister companies can help:

Your Local Notary Public for certified notary copies
Orange County Apostille for document authentication worldwide

Why Couples Choose Get Married Today

Couples choose Get Married Today for convenience, privacy, and speed. Unlike the courthouse, we don’t make you wait weeks for an appointment. Our private officiants are authorized to issue confidential marriage licenses—a completely legal and binding license that stays on record with the County Clerk.

Some of our most common clients include:

Military couples before deployment (Get Married Before Deployment)
Couples needing international apostilles (Apostille for Marriage Certificates)
Immigration or visa-related marriages (Legal Immigration Marriages)
Private elopements and vow renewals (Elopement Packages)

We handle everything—marriage license, officiant, notary, translation, apostille, and certified copies—so you can focus on celebrating.

Legal & International Documentation in One Day

After your ceremony, many couples need official documentation for legal or international purposes.
That’s where our partners come in:

Orange County Apostille — California’s leading apostille and authentication service.
Your Local Notary Public — Licensed California Notaries for certified true copies.
Get Married Today – Official Marriage Services — Trusted by hundreds of couples for same-day weddings.

Whether you need your marriage certificate notarized, apostilled, or translated, we’ll coordinate it all under one workflow.

Popular Locations for Same-Day Weddings

We perform mobile ceremonies and license issuance at some of the most beautiful spots in Southern California, including:

Newport Beach – Inspiration Point
Laguna Beach – Heisler Park
San Diego – Sunset Cliffs
Los Angeles – Griffith Park
Irvine and Orange County Chapels

Our officiants are mobile, licensed, and ready to meet you anywhere—from private estates to hotel courtyards.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I really get married today?

Yes! Get Married Today provides fully legal same-day marriage services, including license issuance and ceremony.

2. Do I need to go to the County Clerk?

No. Our team is authorized by the County Clerk to issue the license directly.

3. Can I use this marriage certificate for immigration or abroad?

Absolutely. After your ceremony, Orange County Apostille can legalize your certificate for use overseas.

4. What if I need a notary or translation?

We can coordinate that instantly with Your Local Notary Public for certified translations and notarized statements.

5. Where can we hold our ceremony?

Anywhere you like—beach, park, hotel, or our private chapels. Visit GetMarried.Today for ideas.

Ready to Get Married Right Now?

Skip the waiting lines, courthouse scheduling, and red tape. With Get Married Today, you can walk in or book online and become legally married in under an hour.

We’re California’s top-rated same-day marriage service—professional, private, and 100% legal.

👉 Book Your Same-Day Wedding Appointment Now
👉 Notary & Apostille Add-Ons
👉 International Certificate Authentication