All You Need Is an ID: Get Legally and Civilly Married Today—No Courthouse Visit Required

UncategorizedAugust 5, 2025August 5, 2025Camden Alchanati

All You Need Is an ID: Get Legally and Civilly Married Today — No Courthouse Visit Required

For many couples, the idea of getting married is filled with love, excitement — and sometimes, overwhelming paperwork and delays. But what if we told you that you can skip the courthouse, avoid government lines, and become legally married today, as long as you have a valid ID?

At Get Married Today, we provide fast, affordable civil and legal marriage services with no waiting period, no court appearance, and no confusion. Whether you’re marrying for love, immigration, benefits, insurance, or military purposes, we can help — legally and professionally.

Why All You Need Is a Valid ID to Get Married with Us

In the state of California, the legal requirement to obtain a marriage license and have a legally binding ceremony is simple: a valid government-issued photo ID.

You don’t need:

A blood test (source)
A long waiting period
Prior appointments with a county clerk
An in-person appearance at the courthouse

You only need:

✅ A valid ID

✅ Two people ready to marry

✅ A quick appointment with us

We’re authorized to issue your marriage license on the spot and perform a legally binding ceremony immediately after. Your signed documents will be properly filed with the Los Angeles County or Orange County Registrar Recorder/County Clerk.

✅ Book your appointment now and become legally married today.

What Counts as a Valid ID?

To legally marry in California, the following documents are accepted as valid identification:

U.S. Driver’s License or State ID
U.S. or Foreign Passport
Military ID
Green Card or Permanent Resident Card
California Real ID
Consular ID (Matricula Consular) (see example)

You do not need your birth certificate, Social Security Card, or divorce decree (unless you’ve divorced in the last 90 days).

What We Provide as a Legal Marriage Service

At Get Married Today, we’re more than just wedding officiants — we’re licensed, authorized, and registered to provide the full legal process from start to finish:

✅ Issue your official California marriage license

✅ Perform a civil or religious ceremony on the same day

✅ File your paperwork with the appropriate county

✅ Provide a Proof of Marriage Letter

✅ Order your Certified Marriage Certificate

✅ Apostille your marriage certificate if needed for international use

📍 We serve couples across Southern California, including Los Angeles, Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, San Diego, Riverside, and Orange County.

Why Choose a Civil Marriage?

A civil marriage is a legally recognized union that doesn’t involve religious practices. It’s:

Legally binding and recognized worldwide
Valid for immigration, insurance, and legal name change purposes
Performed by a Deputy Commissioner of Civil Marriages, Notary Public, or Ordained Minister
Faster and easier than arranging a traditional wedding

If you’re not interested in the fanfare of a big ceremony but still want to be legally married — civil marriage is your answer.

Learn more about California civil marriage laws.

Perfect for Urgent Needs: Military, Immigration, Pregnancy, or Travel

We understand that many couples need to get married right now — and we’re built for it.

💍 Immigration Purposes

Couples in the middle of a green card or adjustment of status process can benefit from a legal marriage that’s documented and notarized. Learn more about marriage and immigration.

🎖️ Military Benefits

Same-day legal marriage allows access to housing allowance, healthcare, and spousal military ID.

Military marriage benefits info.

🤰 Pregnancy or Health Insurance

Getting legally married can grant immediate access to spousal insurance, hospital visitation rights, and parental rights.

Read about spousal insurance rights.

✈️ Traveling Couples or International Marriages

Need to get legally married before your destination wedding? We provide quick legal marriage before your symbolic ceremony abroad.

See why couples elope before destination weddings.

Real Scenarios: Couples We’ve Helped

Here are real-life examples of couples who married with only an ID:

🌟 Maria & Jose – Immigration Filing

Originally from Mexico, Jose needed to file his green card application quickly. With just their passports and consular IDs, we issued their marriage license and performed a same-day ceremony in Santa Ana. We also provided an apostille for Mexico use.

🌟 Ashley & Marcus – Military Stationing

Marcus was scheduled for deployment in 5 days. They needed a legal marriage to secure spousal benefits. With just their driver’s licenses, we got them married that evening in Long Beach.

🌟 Ava & Mia – Health Benefits Before Delivery

Ava was 8 months pregnant. She needed to add Mia to her insurance before birth. We met them at their home in Irvine, issued the license, and performed a civil marriage ceremony on the spot.

💡 Your love story is unique. Your legal process should be easy.

Where Can We Marry You?

We offer civil and legal marriage services in:

Your home
A hotel room
A beach like Laguna Beach or Santa Monica
A hospital room like Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
Our partnered chapels in Irvine, Anaheim, or San Juan Capistrano
Even courthouse parking lots if you don’t want to go inside

✅ We’ll come to you. No need to go anywhere.

✅ We’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even on holidays like Christmas and Valentine’s Day

What Happens After the Ceremony?

After your legal marriage, we immediately:

File your marriage license with the appropriate county
Provide you with a Proof of Marriage Letter
Place the order for your Certified Marriage Certificate
(Optional) Process an apostille for your country through the California Secretary of State (source)

Our Promise: Legally Married Today, No Stress, No Courtroom

We believe love shouldn’t be delayed by red tape. If you’re ready to get married, we’ll take care of:

The license
The ceremony
The filing
The follow-up

You focus on your love. We’ll handle the legal work.

📞 Call or text us anytime or book online for your same-day legal marriage.

50 Helpful Resources and Backlinks

Here are 50 reliable links to help you navigate your marriage: