Get Legally Married Before the Year Ends — Here’s How to Do It Fast

As the year comes to a close, many couples find themselves rushing to finalize their legal marriage before December 31st. Whether it’s for tax purposes, health insurance enrollment, housing eligibility, immigration timelines, military benefits, or simply wanting to start the new year as a married couple, Get Married Today makes the process fast, smooth, and stress-free.

If your county clerk is fully booked, has no appointments, or you simply don’t have time to wait in line, we provide same-day marriage licenses, immediate ceremonies, and instant filing—all legally recognized throughout California and the entire United States.

Why Couples Need to Get Married Before the Year Ends

1. Tax Filing Status for the Upcoming Year

If you are legally married on or before December 31, the IRS views you as married for the entire year.

2. Health Insurance Enrollment Deadlines

Many employer plans require spousal status before certain enrollment cutoffs.

3. Housing & Lease Deadlines

Married couples may qualify for certain units, benefits, or application statuses.

4. Immigration & Visa Timelines

Spousal visas, sponsorship, and extensions often depend on official marital status.

5. Military Benefits

BAH, DEERS enrollment, and PCS spouse travel often require immediate proof of marriage.

6. Personal & Family Reasons

Some couples want the fresh start of the new year together or need legal marriage for upcoming celebrations.

How Get Married Today Helps You Beat the End-of-Year Rush

Same-Day Marriage License Issuance

Skip the long wait times at county clerks. Get your license instantly.

Immediate Legal Ceremony

A licensed minister or Deputy Commissioner performs the ceremony right away.

Instant County Filing

We submit your marriage license immediately so you are legally married before midnight on December 31.

Documentation Ready the Same Day

You will have everything needed for:

• Employer HR departments
• Immigration attorneys
• Military command
• Housing offices
• Travel plans
• Tax preparation professionals

Perfect for Last-Minute and Emergency Situations

We regularly assist couples with urgent circumstances such as:

• Looming healthcare enrollment deadlines
• Last-minute employer benefit timelines
• Deployment or PCS before year-end
• End-of-year travel requiring marital documentation
• Newly pregnant couples needing legal protection
• Couples planning a January ceremony but needing the legal marriage now
• Accountant or attorney recommendation to marry before Dec 31

Whatever the reason, you will walk away legally married the same day—even if every county clerk is out of appointments.

Resources

Government & Vital Records Resources

1. https://www.cdc.gov
2. https://www.ssa.gov
3. https://www.irs.gov
4. https://www.uscis.gov
5. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs
6. https://www.archives.gov
7. https://www.state.gov
8. https://www.defense.gov
9. https://www.uscourts.gov
10. https://www.fmcs.gov

California County Clerk Websites
11. https://ocrecorder.com
12. https://lavote.gov
13. https://sccgov.org
14. https://sdarcc.gov
15. https://sbcounty.gov
16. https://ventura.org
17. https://marinrecorder.org
18. https://sf.gov
19. https://napa.ca.gov
20. https://kerncounty.com

Internal Brand Backlinks (Get Married Today + Notary + Apostille)
21. https://getmarried.today
22. https://getmarried.today/marriage-license
23. https://getmarried.today/same-day-marriage
24. https://getmarried.today/wedding-officiant
25. https://getmarried.today/elopement
26. https://yourlocalnotarypublic.com
27. https://yourlocalnotarypublic.com/mobile-notary
28. https://orangecountyapostille.org
29. https://orangecountyapostille.org/document-authentication
30. https://orangecountyapostille.org/certified-copies

30 FAQs — Getting Married Before Year End

1. Can I get legally married before December 31 even if the county clerk is fully booked?
   Yes, Get Married Today can issue a same-day marriage license.
2. Is the marriage legal immediately after the ceremony?
   Yes.
3. Can the marriage be filed the same day?
   Yes.
4. What documents do we need?
   Valid ID for both parties.
5. Do we need a witness?
   We can provide one if needed.
6. Is the marriage recognized everywhere in the U.S.?
   Yes.
7. Can we have the ceremony performed the same day the license is issued?
   Yes.
8. Do we have to live in California to get married here?
   No.
9. Can I get married before year-end if I am divorced?
   Yes, as long as the divorce is finalized.
10. Can Get Married Today marry us in the evening?
    Yes.
11. Can we choose our ceremony location?
    Yes, from several approved locations.
12. Do we receive proof of marriage immediately?
    Yes.
13. Will this work for tax filing status?
    Yes, if legally married by Dec 31.
14. Can I add my spouse to my health insurance right after?
    Yes.
15. Will my employer accept the documentation?
    Yes.
16. Can military members use this service?
    Absolutely.
17. Can international couples get married before year-end?
    Yes.
18. Can we bring guests?
    Yes, depending on the ceremony package.
19. Can we marry outdoors?
    Yes, at designated locations.
20. Can we marry privately with no guests?
    Yes.
21. Can Get Married Today file the certificate even on holidays?
    Yes.
22. Is a rehearsal required?
    No.
23. Do both partners need to be present?
    Yes.
24. Can we get married if our ID is expired?
    No, IDs must be valid.
25. Can Get Married Today help with certified copies later?
    Yes.
26. Can a non-U.S. citizen marry a U.S. citizen the same day?
    Yes.
27. Does this work for immigration attorneys?
    Yes.
28. Can we have a big wedding later even if we marry legally now?
    Yes, absolutely.
29. Can we get married after work hours?
    Yes.
30. Why choose Get Married Today for end-of-year weddings?
    Because we provide fast, legal, same-day marriage services when time is limited.