Can You Get Married Without Social Security Numbers in the U.S.?
A Guide for Couples Needing Urgent, Legally Recognized Documentation
Planning a wedding is an exciting chapter in your life, but it can also come with a few challenges—especially if one or both partners don’t have a Social Security Number (SSN).
At Get Married Today, we help couples overcome these hurdles by offering same-day marriage services, including legal ceremonies and apostille processing, even when Social Security Numbers are not available.
Whether you’re getting married for love, immigration, military, or legal purposes, we’ll guide you every step of the way to ensure your marriage is legally recognized and officially documented—fast and stress-free.
📍 Ready to get married today? Book your appointment now at GetMarried.Today.
Short Answer: YES, You Can Get Married Without a Social Security Number
In California and many other states, you can legally marry without a Social Security Number as long as you provide proper identification and meet other requirements.
This is especially important for:
- Foreign nationals visiting the U.S.
- Undocumented immigrants
- Couples applying for immigration benefits
- People with urgent legal or personal needs
📍 Check the official policy at the California Department of Public Health.
How We Help Couples Without Social Security Numbers
At Get Married Today, we specialize in helping couples with non-traditional or urgent needs. Our services include:
✅ Same-day marriage license issuance (No visit to the County Clerk required)
✅ Legally binding marriage ceremonies performed on-site or at your location
✅ Apostille certification for international use under the Hague Apostille Convention
✅ No Social Security Number requirement for confidential marriage licenses in California
📍 Need apostille certification for your country? We work with Orange County Apostille to expedite your documents.
What Is a Confidential Marriage License?
California offers two types of marriage licenses:
- Public Marriage License – Requires personal details including SSNs (if applicable).
- Confidential Marriage License – Does NOT require Social Security Numbers and is ideal for private, urgent, or immigration-related marriages.
Benefits of a Confidential Marriage License:
- No SSN required
- No witnesses needed
- Not part of public records
- Can be issued and officiated the same day
📍 Learn more about confidential licenses at US Marriage Laws.
What You Need to Bring (If You Don’t Have an SSN)
Even if you don’t have a Social Security Number, you can still get married with:
- Valid, government-issued photo ID (passport, foreign ID, driver’s license)
- Proof of age (18+)
- Completed marriage license application (we’ll help you with this)
📍 Need a full checklist? Visit VitalChek.
What Happens After the Marriage?
Once we issue your license and perform your ceremony:
- We file your marriage certificate with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office
- You can request official copies for immigration, name change, or legal use
- We can apostille your certificate for use in countries under the Hague Apostille Convention
📍 Check countries that accept apostilles at Hague Apostille Convention.
Why You Might Need an Apostille for Your Marriage Certificate
If you’re planning to:
🌍 Use your marriage certificate internationally
📑 Apply for spousal visas, dual citizenship, or residency
🛂 Submit proof of marriage abroad
… then you’ll likely need your marriage certificate apostilled.
We partner with Orange County Apostille to make sure your certificate is processed quickly and legally accepted in your home country.
Perfect for Immigration, Military, and International Couples
At Get Married Today, we’ve helped hundreds of couples who:
- Are on a tourist visa and want to marry while in the U.S.
- Are in the military and need a fast marriage before deployment
- Are part of a bi-national couple navigating immigration processes
- Are undocumented or without an SSN and need a confidential, legal wedding
📍 Explore how marriage affects immigration at USCIS.
📍 Learn more about military spousal benefits at Military.com.
Your Questions Answered
Q: Can I get married in California if I’m not a U.S. citizen?
✅ Yes. California does not require citizenship or a Social Security Number to issue a marriage license.
Q: Is my marriage legal in other countries?
✅ Yes, and we can apostille your certificate to ensure it is recognized abroad.
Q: Can we get married the same day we apply?
✅ Yes. We provide same-day marriage services—get married today!
Q: What if I need the certificate quickly?
✅ We offer express filing and certified copies, and work with apostille services for urgent cases.
Why Choose Get Married Today?
✔ No SSN required for confidential licenses
✔ Same-day marriage license & wedding ceremony
✔ Traveling officiant—we come to you!
✔ Apostille services for international use
✔ Available 24/7, including weekends & holidays
✔ Affordable, fast, and legally recognized marriages
📍 Book now at GetMarried.Today and let us help you get married—fast and legally—even without a Social Security Number.
Client Testimonials
🌟 “We couldn’t get married at the courthouse without an SSN, but Get Married Today helped us within hours!” – Carlos & Emma (Mexico)
🌟 “As an international couple, we needed legal recognition abroad. The apostille process was seamless.” – Thomas & Elise (Germany)
🌟 “We got married and had our documents apostilled in less than a week!” – Priya & James (UK)
Let’s Make It Official—Book Your Same-Day Marriage Today
🚀 No Social Security Number? No problem.
💍 Need fast documentation? We’ve got you covered.
📍 Get married today—book your appointment at GetMarried.Today and let us help you every step of the way.