Traveling Marriage Services
Traveling Marriage Services by Get Married Today provide a legal, same-day marriage experience at your location. This service category (see Mobile Service) is designed for couples who cannot or do not want to travel to a courthouse, clerk office, or chapel—while still completing a fully legal California marriage license and ceremony workflow.
What “Traveling” Means
Your officiant (and required processing steps) come to your location—home, hotel, venue, hospital, workplace, or another agreed-upon site—while maintaining California legal requirements.
Non-Negotiable Eligibility
Both parties must have a valid, government-issued photo ID and must be coherent enough to freely consent, understand the process, and answer basic questions at the time of signing and ceremony.
Service Essentials
The following is everything couples need to know about Traveling Marriage Services offered through the Mobile Service category.
What You Need to Prepare
Traveling Marriage Services are designed to be simple. Preparation focuses on eligibility, identification, and a safe location for signing and ceremony.
Valid Photo ID for Both Partners
Bring valid government-issued photo identification for each partner (e.g., driver’s license, passport, state ID, military ID). IDs must be readable and not expired.
- IDs must match the individuals present and signing.
- Names and details should be consistent and accurately spelled.
- Bring any documentation needed to clarify name variations, if applicable.
Capacity to Consent (Coherent & Voluntary)
Both parties must be coherent enough to understand the process, answer questions, and give voluntary consent. If either party appears unable to consent, the appointment cannot proceed.
- No intoxication or impairment that impacts comprehension.
- Must be able to communicate and confirm intent to marry.
- Must be physically present for signing and ceremony.
Location Requirements
Your chosen location must support a professional legal signing and ceremony environment.
Safe, Stable, and Accessible
The location should be safe to access, have reasonable lighting, and include a flat surface for paperwork.
- Provide clear entry instructions (gate codes, valet rules, unit numbers).
- Minimize loud noise for ceremony clarity.
- Confirm any venue permissions in advance if required.
How Traveling Marriage Services Work
Mobile Service products follow the same structured approach that makes Get Married Today efficient: verify eligibility, complete required documentation steps, perform the ceremony, and ensure the correct filing pathway for proof of marriage.
Choose a Mobile Service Product
Select the service that matches your scenario from the Mobile Service category.
Confirm Location Details
Provide access instructions and a suitable space for signatures and the ceremony (safe, well-lit, stable surface).
ID & Capacity Verification
Both parties present valid photo ID and confirm they are coherent enough to consent and proceed.
Documentation & Signatures
Complete the required signatures and questions according to California requirements and the service selected.
Legal Ceremony
The officiant performs a legal ceremony (civil or lightly personalized), maintaining required legal wording.
Correct Filing Pathway
Ensure the marriage documentation is handled so you can obtain proof of marriage and certified copies as needed.
Examples of Hospitals We Commonly Visit 24/7
Traveling Marriage Services can be requested for urgent hospital or medical situations where permitted by facility rules. Both parties must still have valid ID and must be coherent enough to consent.
Hospital Examples
The following are common examples of hospitals and medical centers couples request for mobile marriage services.
- Hoag Hospital – Newport Beach
- Hoag Hospital – Irvine
- UCI Medical Center – Orange
- CHOC Children’s Hospital – Orange
- Providence St. Joseph Hospital – Orange
- Kaiser Permanente Irvine Medical Center
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center – Los Angeles
- UCLA Medical Center – Santa Monica / Westwood area
- Sharp Memorial Hospital – San Diego
- Scripps Mercy Hospital – San Diego
Facility access varies. A quiet, safe signing area and permissions (when required) are necessary for completion.
Backlinked Resources
Helpful pages related to Traveling Marriage Services, documentation, and common next steps after your legal marriage.
Traveling Marriage Services FAQs
Answers to common questions about Traveling Marriage Services and Mobile Service products.
1. What are Traveling Marriage Services?＋
They are mobile marriage services where Get Married Today travels to your location to perform a legal ceremony and support the required documentation workflow.
2. Where can you travel for a ceremony?＋
Common locations include homes, hotels, venues, hospitals, care facilities, and other agreed-upon sites that are safe and suitable for paperwork and ceremony.
3. Do both parties need a valid ID?＋
Yes. Both parties must present valid government-issued photo identification.
4. What does “must be coherent enough” mean?＋
Both parties must be able to understand the process, answer basic questions, and freely consent to the marriage at the time of signing and ceremony.
5. Can traveling services be done at night?＋
Many mobile requests are scheduled after hours for urgent or time-sensitive situations, depending on availability and location logistics.
6. Can you come to a hospital bedside?＋
Yes, when the facility permits and both parties meet ID and consent requirements. A quiet, safe signing area is required.
7. Do we need witnesses?＋
Witness requirements depend on the license type and scenario. Many couples choose confidential options that do not require a witness signature.
8. Can we do the ceremony at a hotel or Airbnb?＋
Yes, provided the location is safe, accessible, and allows a stable surface for paperwork.
9. What should we prepare at the location?＋
Good lighting, a flat surface for paperwork, minimal noise, and clear entry instructions (parking, codes, unit number, venue rules).
10. Can the ceremony be short and simple?＋
Yes. Mobile ceremonies are commonly performed as brief civil ceremonies while maintaining required legal wording.
11. Can we include personal vows or rings?＋
Yes, as long as the legal wording and required steps are preserved for a valid ceremony.
12. Is this a courthouse replacement?＋
For many couples, yes—traveling service is a convenient alternative when courthouse appointments are unavailable or impractical.
13. Can international couples use traveling services?＋
Yes. As long as you meet California ID and eligibility requirements, traveling services can support international couples needing a legal marriage in California.
14. How do we use proof of marriage after?＋
After the documentation is filed, couples obtain certified copies from the county and use them for benefits, immigration, and other official needs.
15. Do you support apostille or international document use?＋
Yes—many couples use Orange County Apostille for apostille/legalization of marriage certificates for international use.
16. Can you travel to an outdoor location?＋
Often yes, if the site is safe, accessible, and provides a stable surface and acceptable conditions for signing and ceremony.
17. What if one party is not coherent at the time of service?＋
The service cannot proceed. Legal marriage requires voluntary, informed consent from both parties at the time of signing and ceremony.
18. Can you do traveling services on holidays?＋
Many mobile requests are placed on holidays when government offices are closed, depending on availability and logistics.
19. What documents might we need besides ID?＋
In some cases, you may need documentation related to prior marriages (if applicable) and accurate personal details for the license forms.
20. Where do we start?＋
Start by reviewing and selecting the appropriate option in the Mobile Service category on Get Married Today.
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