As the end of the year approaches, couples across California rush to schedule their civil ceremony before December 31. Whether it’s for tax benefits, immigration deadlines, insurance coverage, or simply wanting to begin the new year as a married couple, the demand for appointments rises sharply. The problem? County clerk offices and courthouses often become fully booked, leaving many couples scrambling for alternatives. At Get Married Today, we specialize in offering 24/7 same-day marriage services, ensuring no couple has to delay their wedding due to courthouse unavailability. Visit our Same-Day Marriage License page at /same-day-marriage to learn how quickly you can complete the process.
Why Courthouse Calendars Fill Up in November and December
The last two months of the year consistently see the highest volume of marriage license and ceremony requests. Many couples seek to secure legal marriage before January 1, causing the county’s online calendar to display “no openings available” for weeks. When this happens, couples often turn to private wedding services like ours. For appointment alternatives, explore /24-7-weddings or review county guidelines through California Clerk-Recorder, CDPH Vital Records, and California Courts Self-Help Centers.
How to Legally Marry When the Courthouse Is Fully Booked
California allows authorized notaries to issue and complete a legal marriage license outside the county clerk’s office, giving couples a reliable path when government offices are unavailable. Our team performs legal civil ceremonies, minister signature services, and mobile marriage license issuance anywhere in Orange County. For details, visit /mobile-marriage-license or our Legal Marriage Alternatives section at /marriage-alt-options. External resources like NNA Notary Standards and CDPH Marriage License Instructions also support this process.
Same-Day Ceremonies Available 24/7—Even on Holidays
Unlike the courthouse, we remain open late evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays—including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Visit /holiday-marriage-services or our After-Hours Marriage Page at /after-hours-marriage. Couples can also browse Visit California, Travel.State.Gov, and U.S. Visa Marriage documentation guides to understand how a legal marriage impacts travel and immigration deadlines during the holiday season.
We Handle the Ceremony and the Legal Paperwork for You
One of the biggest advantages of choosing Get Married Today is that everything happens in one place: issuing the license, performing the ceremony, completing signatures, and submitting the license for county recording. Learn more at /full-marriage-package or /minister-signature. For additional verification, we rely on sources such as California Marriage Law, SSA Name-Change Rules, and DMV Legal Documentation Requirements.
Perfect for Couples with Year-End Deadlines
Many couples must marry before December 31 for practical reasons such as tax benefits, employer insurance enrollment, or immigration filings. If you need fast processing, visit /marriage-for-immigration, /marriage-for-insurance, or our Urgent Marriage License section at /marriage-license-fast. External references such as IRS marital tax guidelines, USCIS marriage documentation, and SSA marital status updates provide reliable year-end legal information.
Serving All of Orange County During the Busy Season
Our wedding officiants and mobile notaries serve the entire region, including Anaheim, Fullerton, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and Laguna Beach. Explore local guides at:
/anaheim-marriage-license, /irvine-legal-weddings, /laguna-beach-elopements, and /fullerton-marriage-services. We also reference Visit Anaheim, OC Clerk-Recorder Updates, and Local Venue Directories.
Private Ceremonies When Public Offices Are Closed
Many couples prefer private, intimate ceremonies instead of crowded county facilities—especially during the holiday rush. Our Beach Wedding Options at /beach-ceremony and Private Elopement Packages at /private-wedding-options are ideal substitutes. Couples often use The Knot, WeddingWire, and Southern California Elopement Guides to choose their preferred location.
Fast Recording and Certified Copies
Once your ceremony is complete, we immediately handle your paperwork and submit your marriage license to the county for recording.