Get Married in Anaheim, California

Legal Same-Day Marriage in Anaheim With Get Married Today

Turn your time in Anaheim into the day you become legally married. With Get Married Today, you can complete your California marriage license, enjoy a simple civil ceremony, and have everything filed with the County—often in a single visit—without going to the courthouse.

Our Anaheim area services are perfect for:

Local couples who want a fast, no-stress civil wedding.
Visitors enjoying Disneyland® or the Anaheim Resort District who want to leave legally married.
Couples with tight timelines for employment, benefits, immigration, or military paperwork.

Same-Day License & Ceremony Confidential & Public Licenses Anaheim / Orange Chapel Mobile Weddings in Anaheim

How Getting Married in Anaheim Works

Our Anaheim area services are designed around couples who want everything handled correctly the first time. Whether you visit our office, meet us near the resort area, or plan a quiet signing before dinner, your marriage will be legal, recorded, and recognized throughout California and beyond.

Anaheim / Orange Chapel

Office-Style Civil Weddings

Our Anaheim/Orange location is ideal for couples who want a simple, efficient experience with minimal distractions. You arrive, complete your paperwork, take part in a brief but meaningful ceremony, and leave with proof that you are legally married. Learn more about this location on our dedicated Same Day Marriage in Anaheim/Orange page.

Near Disneyland®

Anaheim Resort Elopements

Many couples choose to get married near the Disneyland® Resort and build a romantic day around their legal ceremony. Our team can issue your license and officiate near hotels, restaurants, and public areas around the resort. For inspiration, explore our Disneyland Elopement – Anaheim guide.

Mobile & Flexible

We Come to You in Anaheim

Prefer to marry at your home, hotel suite, park, or event venue in Anaheim? Our Same Day Marriage at Your Location option lets us bring the legal process to you. We issue your license on-site, conduct the ceremony, and complete the filing—so your wedding fits seamlessly into your plans.

Step-by-Step: Same-Day Anaheim Marriage With Get Married Today

The process in Anaheim mirrors the rest of Southern California, but with the convenience of a central North Orange County hub and access to popular resort-area locations.

Step 1 – Choose How You Want to Get Married

Decide whether you prefer a simple office-style civil ceremony at the Anaheim/Orange chapel, a romantic elopement near the resort, or a mobile marriage at your chosen spot in Anaheim. You can review all options on Get Married Today’s same-day marriage page.

Step 2 – Prepare Your Identification

Both partners bring valid government-issued photo ID. If you have been married before, you should know the date your last marriage ended for license accuracy. Our dedicated marriage license service page explains acceptable IDs and basic eligibility.

Step 3 – We Issue Your California Marriage License

As authorized marriage license issuers, we complete the application with you, verify your identities, and issue a valid California marriage license—often the same day, without a visit to the county clerk.

Step 4 – Your Anaheim Ceremony

Once your license is prepared, your officiant conducts your ceremony. You can keep it very short and civil or add personal vows and small details. For destination-style elopements throughout the state, review Get Married in California.

Step 5 – We Sign & File Everything With the County

After the ceremony, your officiant completes the license. We then file your marriage license with the appropriate county office so your marriage becomes part of the official record. The Orange County Clerk-Recorder is typically where North Orange County marriages are recorded.

Step 6 – Certified Copies and Apostille (If Needed)

Once your marriage is recorded, you can request certified copies of your certificate. If you plan to use your marriage certificate outside the United States, our partners at Orange County Apostille can assist with international authentication.

Who Gets Married in Anaheim?

Anaheim isn’t just about theme parks—it’s a strategic place to complete a fast, fully legal marriage while you are already in the area for work, travel, or family events.

Local & North OC Couples

Couples Who Want a Courthouse Alternative

Many couples from Anaheim, Orange, Fullerton, Garden Grove, and surrounding cities prefer a quieter office experience over busy courthouse lines. Our Anaheim/Orange location offers a relaxed environment where everything happens in one appointment.

Travelers & Resort Guests

Destination-Style Anaheim Elopements

Visitors staying near Disneyland®, the convention center, or major hotels often plan a small elopement or civil signing during their stay. Start by reviewing Disneyland elopement options in Anaheim and then build your day around restaurants, photos, and celebration.

Time-Sensitive Situations

Immigration, Military & Benefits-Driven Marriages

Anaheim is a convenient meeting point for couples handling immigration, military, or HR deadlines. The marriage for immigration purposes page and the Military Marriage & Benefits Guide explain how a properly documented California marriage supports these needs.

After the Ceremony: Certificates, Copies, and Apostille

Once your Anaheim marriage is performed and filed, you may need official copies for work, benefits, immigration, or international use. Get Married Today and its partner brands help you complete that entire paperwork journey.

For an overview of marriage registration and record mailing, see How to Get an Apostille for Your Marriage Certificate.
If you plan to use your certificate abroad, read Orange County Apostille’s marriage certificate apostille guide and their detailed step-by-step process.
Need help choosing an office for apostille work after you marry? Apostille Office Locations explains where you can visit in Irvine, Anaheim/Orange, San Juan Capistrano, Century City, and Washington, DC.
If you also require notarization of related documents (powers of attorney, affidavits, or translations), visit Your Local Notary Public.

For current statewide marriage license rules, you can always review the California Department of Public Health and the Orange County Clerk-Recorder websites alongside Get Married Today’s own resources.

Anaheim Marriage FAQ

These questions focus specifically on couples getting legally married in the Anaheim/Orange area using Get Married Today’s services.

Do we have to live in Anaheim to get married there?

No. Couples come from all over California, other U.S. states, and abroad. Anaheim is a convenient hub with hotels, restaurants, resorts, and transportation options. You can find more details for out-of-area couples on the Get Married in California resource page.

Can we combine a Disneyland® day with a legal ceremony?

Many couples schedule a short legal ceremony before or after visiting the parks, or on a rest day during their trip. Your license issuance and ceremony occur nearby, not inside the theme park itself. For sample itineraries and location ideas, see the Disneyland elopement page.

What if we also need notary services for related documents?

Many couples need powers of attorney, name-change affidavits, or other documents notarized around the same time they marry. You can coordinate those needs with Your Local Notary Public’s apostille partnership article and their broader services described on their Orange County apostille blog.

Can international visitors use an Anaheim marriage for home-country registration?

Many international couples marry in Anaheim, then use their U.S. marriage certificate abroad after obtaining apostille or consulate legalization. A good starting point is Orange County Apostille, together with Get Married Today’s guide on apostilling your marriage certificate.

Is Anaheim a good option for immigration-based marriages?

Yes. Anaheim is a central meeting point for couples whose immigration attorneys prefer a California marriage certificate. You can review scenarios and documentation tips on the marriage for immigration purposes page, then choose whether to marry at the Anaheim/Orange office or at a private location in the city.

What about couples marrying for employment, HR, or benefit deadlines?

Many couples marry in Anaheim to add a spouse to health insurance, employer benefits, or other plans. For military-specific timelines and benefits, consult the Military Marriage and Benefits Guide published by Get Married Today, then schedule your legal marriage accordingly.

Helpful Links for Getting Married in Anaheim

Use these official pages and partner resources to plan every detail—from your legal ceremony in Anaheim to apostille, notarization, and long-term documentation.

This Anaheim-focused page is designed to match the overall flow and styling of the Get Married Today website while giving couples clear, location-specific information for planning a fully legal, same-day marriage in Anaheim, California.