Legal Marriage for Military Members After Divorce — What You Need to Know
Service members experience unique circumstances when it comes to relationships and legal processes. If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces, were previously married, completed a military or civilian divorce, and now need to get legally married again — Get Married Today is the fastest, simplest, and most reliable solution.
Whether you’re active duty, reserve, guard, or a veteran, remarriage often relates to crucial deadlines:
- DEERS enrollment for a new spouse
- BAS/BAH adjustments
- PCS orders requiring spouse travel
- Command requests for updated marital status
- TRICARE enrollment windows
- Housing assignments and priority updates
Get Married Today provides same-day legal marriage service, including marriage license issuance, ceremony, and immediate filing — perfect for military timelines that cannot wait.
Why Military Members Choose Get Married Today After Divorce
1. You already know the paperwork matters
Military divorces create official court records, and remarriage requires exact divorce decree information. We ensure every detail is handled correctly so your new marriage is legally valid and immediately ready for military systems.
2. Your schedule doesn’t allow for delays
County clerks can be fully booked for weeks. We are the solution for:
- Last-minute orders
- Promotion timelines
- Re-enlistment documentation
- Emergency leave weddings
- Deployment-day marriages
- Command-required marital updates
3. We specialize in service member remarriage cases
If you previously divorced within the military system (JAG, base legal office, family court tied to base jurisdiction), you still must follow California law for remarriage. We ensure the correct process is completed from start to finish.
4. You may need documentation immediately
Many service members must provide proof of marriage the same day for:
- Housing Office
- PSD/Personnel Office
- Finance Office
- DEERS/ID Card Office
- Command Admin Shop
We handle all legal filing and provide same-day documentation you can take directly to your installation.
How Get Married Today Helps Military Members Who Were Previously Married
Same-Day Marriage License Issuance
If both parties bring valid ID and the previous divorce is fully finalized, we can issue the marriage license immediately.
Quick Ceremony – Civil, Legal, and Valid Anywhere
A licensed minister or Deputy Commissioner of Civil Marriages performs the ceremony right away.
Instant Filing With the County
Your marriage becomes legally recognized without delay.
Documentation Ready for Military Enrollment
We help you understand which documents are needed for:
- TRICARE
- DEERS
- Housing
- Finance/BAH
- Spouse travel on PCS orders
- Command sponsorship packages
Example Situations We Solve for Military Members
- Divorced while stationed overseas but remarriage must be recognized in California
- Newly divorced and need marriage completed before PCS
- Command requires updated marital status for orders
- Need to add a spouse before a deployment
- Marriage required for on-base housing approval
- Must update tax status before end of year
- Need proof of marriage before spouse can join on command-sponsored travel
Resources
County Clerk & Government References
- https://www.cdph.ca.gov
- https://www.sos.ca.gov
- https://www.courts.ca.gov
- https://www.uscis.gov
- https://www.militaryonesource.mil
- https://www.tricare.mil
- https://www.defense.gov
- https://www.archives.gov
- https://www.va.gov
- https://www.deers.dmdc.osd.mil
California County Clerks
11. https://ocrecorder.com
12. https://lavote.gov
13. https://sccgov.org
14. https://sdarcc.gov
15. https://sbcounty.gov
Military-Relevant Resources
16. https://www.army.mil
17. https://www.navy.mil
18. https://www.airforce.com
19. https://www.marines.mil
20. https://www.spaceforce.mil
21. https://www.uscg.mil
Internal Brand Backlinks
22. https://getmarried.today
23. https://getmarried.today/same-day-marriage
24. https://getmarried.today/marriage-license
25. https://getmarried.today/wedding-officiant
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 for Military Members Needing Legal Marriage After Divorce
Is the marriage legal everywhere in the U.S.?
Yes, California marriages are valid nationwide.
Can a military member remarry immediately after a divorce?
Yes, as long as the divorce decree is finalized and no waiting period applies in your state.
Do I need to bring my divorce decree to get legally married again?
Yes, you must know the exact date your divorce was finalized.
Can Get Married Today issue a marriage license the same day?
Yes, with valid ID for both parties.
Can I get legally married on the same day the license is issued?
Yes, a same-day ceremony can be performed.
Is a military divorce handled differently for remarriage?
No, California treats all finalized divorces equally.
Can I remarry in California if my divorce was finalized on a military base?
Yes.
Can Get Married Today marry active-duty personnel on short notice?
Yes — even same-day.
Do I need command approval to get married?
Not for the marriage itself, but commands may require notification.
Do I need to be stationed in California to get married here?
No.
Can my new spouse be added to DEERS same day?
Yes, once your marriage is filed.
Do I need a witness for the ceremony?
We can provide one if needed.
Can divorced service members remarry before deployment?
Yes — often required for spouse travel.
Is the marriage recognized by all U.S. military branches?
Yes.
Can I bring my divorce judgment electronically?
Yes.
Can I remarry if my previous divorce was overseas?
Yes, if legally finalized.
Do I need a certified copy of my divorce decree?
No, but it must be completely finalized.
Does remarriage affect military housing?
Yes — your spouse may become eligible.
Does remarriage change BAH or BAS?
Yes.
Does a new spouse qualify for TRICARE immediately?
Once enrolled in DEERS.
Can Get Married Today help with international spouse documentation?
Yes.
Can divorced veterans use Get Married Today services?
Absolutely.
Can I complete the marriage license after duty hours?
Yes.
Can Get Married Today file the marriage certificate immediately?
Yes.
Will my command accept proof of marriage from Get Married Today?
Yes.
Can I get married off-base instead of on-base chapel?
Yes.
Can my fiancé be from another country?
Yes.
Do both parties need valid ID?
Yes.
What if I lost my divorce paperwork?
We can guide you on how to retrieve it.
Can Get Married Today handle last-minute weddings?
Yes — even urgent same-day situations.