Your Legal Marriage Starts Here — No Courthouse Visit Needed
If you’re in Los Angeles and ready to make your love official today, our Westwood same-day marriage chapel offers full legal marriage license and ceremony services — all in one visit.
At Get Married Today, we make it possible for couples to become legally married the same day, without waiting for an appointment at the County Clerk’s office or dealing with government backlogs.
Our authorized marriage services in Los Angeles allow you to:
- Obtain your marriage license on-site.
- Have your ceremony performed immediately by a licensed officiant.
- Receive your signed and filed marriage certificate directly with Los Angeles County.
Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a quick legal ceremony before travel, deployment, or immigration processing, our Westwood location near UCLA is a convenient, beautiful, and private space for your special day.
Why Choose Our Westwood Chapel in Los Angeles
Our Los Angeles chapel, located in the heart of Westwood Village, provides the ideal blend of convenience, privacy, and elegance. Couples from around California — and even from out of state or overseas — choose our Westwood location for its fast, legal, and affordable services.
Here’s why:
- Same-Day Legal License Issuance – We are authorized to issue California marriage licenses immediately.
- No Residency Requirement – You don’t need to live in California or be a U.S. citizen.
- No Waiting Period – Your ceremony can happen right after you sign your license.
- Private Appointments Available – Our chapel offers peaceful and discreet elopement options.
- All-Inclusive Legal Support – From notarization to apostille, we handle every document step.
You can even have your marriage certificate notarized and apostilled the same day for international recognition, through our trusted partners:
- Your Local Notary — for fast on-site notarization.
- Orange County Apostille — for certified apostille processing for use abroad.
Full Legal Marriage Workflow — Start to Finish in One Day
Our same-day Los Angeles marriage process is designed for simplicity and legal efficiency. Here’s how it works step-by-step:
- Book Your Appointment Online Visit Get Married Today to schedule your same-day marriage appointment. You can choose your preferred time slot and ceremony style.
- Arrive with Valid Identification Bring a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license or passport). No birth certificate or social security card is required.
- Marriage License Issuance Our authorized marriage commissioner will issue your California marriage license immediately on-site.
- Ceremony & Officiation Say “I do” right here in our Westwood chapel, either privately or with a small group of guests. You may bring your own vows, or we can provide a standard civil ceremony script.
- Marriage Certificate Filing We file your signed marriage license directly with the Los Angeles County Clerk’s office — you won’t have to visit the courthouse.
- Notarization (If Needed) Need certified copies or affidavits? Your Local Notary can notarize your marriage-related documents before submission or mailing.
- Apostille for International Use If you need your marriage certificate recognized overseas (for immigration, dual citizenship, or visa purposes), Orange County Apostille can process your California Apostille the same or next business day.
Who Uses Our Same-Day Marriage Services
Our Westwood chapel serves a wide variety of clients who need efficient and legal marriage options:
- Military couples before deployment
- Foreign nationals marrying U.S. citizens for immigration purposes
- International students studying at UCLA or USC
- Couples renewing vows privately
- Professionals with limited time for courthouse appointments
- Tourists who want a legal destination wedding in Los Angeles
We even assist out-of-state and international couples — from Europe, Latin America, and Asia — who wish to get legally married in California and then have their marriage recognized in their home country via apostille legalization.
What Makes Our Process Different
Most county clerk offices require waiting weeks for an appointment, and they often prohibit same-day licenses and ceremonies. Our Get Married Today Los Angeles team offers:
- Same-day issuance and ceremony approval
- Mobile officiants available throughout LA and Orange County
- Legal filing and certified copies handled for you
- Translation, notarization, and apostille services for foreign marriages
Our process saves couples weeks of waiting and helps those with urgent timelines complete everything in a single day.
Legal Recognition Worldwide
If you plan to use your California marriage certificate abroad — for immigration, dual citizenship, or visa applications — we can help you get it apostilled and translated.
Our team works directly with Orange County Apostille to authenticate your California marriage certificate for international use under the Hague Apostille Convention. For non-Hague countries, we coordinate full embassy legalization.
Need a notarized affidavit of single status before marriage? Your Local Notary can prepare and notarize your affidavit the same day as your marriage.
Backlinks / Partner Resources (25 total)
Get Married Today (10 backlinks)
- Same-Day Marriage Services in California
- Book Your Marriage Appointment
- Private Elopement Ceremonies
- Legal Marriage License Issuance
- Marriage Officiants in Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Marriage Chapel
- Marriage for Immigration Purposes
- Military Marriage Services
- Beach and Outdoor Weddings
- Same-Day Marriage FAQ
Your Local Notary (7 backlinks)
- Notary Services in Los Angeles
- Certified Copy Notarization
- Affidavit of Single Status
- Marriage Certificate Notarization
- Mobile Notary Services in Westwood
- Loan and Legal Notarization
- Same-Day Document Notarization
Orange County Apostille (8 backlinks)
- Apostille for Marriage Certificates
- Apostille Services in California
- International Document Authentication
- Apostille for Mexico Marriage Recognition
- Apostille for UAE Legalization
- How to Apostille a California Document
- Translation and Apostille Services
- Full Service Apostille Workflow
15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I really get married the same day in Los Angeles?
Yes! Our authorized marriage officiants can issue your marriage license and perform your ceremony on the same day at our Westwood chapel — no courthouse appointment required.
2. Do both people need to be U.S. citizens?
No. You may marry in California regardless of nationality or residency, as long as you have valid government-issued identification.
3. What documents do we need to bring?
Both parties must bring valid photo IDs such as passports or driver’s licenses. No birth certificate or Social Security card is required.
4. How long does the entire process take?
From license issuance to ceremony, most couples complete the process in under one hour.
5. Can you marry us on weekends or holidays?
Yes. Our Westwood chapel offers flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
6. Do you file the marriage license with the county?
Yes. We handle all county filings directly with Los Angeles County to ensure your marriage is legally recorded.
7. Can you provide witnesses if we don’t have any?
Yes. We can provide professional witnesses for a small additional fee.
8. How do I get copies of my marriage certificate?
After your license is filed, you can order certified copies through us or directly from the Los Angeles County Recorder.
9. Can I get my marriage certificate apostilled?
Yes. Orange County Apostille can apostille your California marriage certificate for international use.
10. Do you offer bilingual ceremonies?
Yes. We provide ceremonies in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages upon request.
11. Can same-sex couples get married at your chapel?
Absolutely. California recognizes all legal marriages regardless of gender or orientation.
12. Can you notarize our marriage certificate?
Yes, our partners at Your Local Notary can notarize certified copies and affidavits for your marriage documents.
13. What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards, debit, cash, and digital payment options.
14. Is parking available at your Westwood chapel?
Yes. Convenient parking is available nearby with multiple paid lots and street options.
15. How soon after marriage can we travel internationally?
You can travel immediately, but if your marriage certificate needs recognition abroad, we recommend obtaining an apostille before departure.
Plan Your Same-Day Marriage in Westwood Los Angeles
At Get Married Today, we take pride in helping couples from every background experience a seamless, joyful, and fully legal marriage day.
Whether you’re planning a quick elopement, a civil ceremony, or a destination wedding, our Westwood Chapel in Los Angeles is ready to make it happen today.
✅ Book your appointment now: https://getmarried.today/book-your-marriage/
✅ Need notarization? Visit Your Local Notary Public
✅ Need apostille for international use? Visit Orange County Apostille