Serving Active Duty, Veterans, and Military Families in Southern California
San Diego is one of the most patriotic cities in America — home to Naval Base San Diego, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Camp Pendleton, and Naval Base Coronado. For military couples stationed here or visiting before deployment, the dream of getting legally married quickly and easily is completely possible — Get Married Today makes it happen in one seamless day.
Whether you need a same-day confidential marriage license, a civil or religious ceremony, or apostille and notary services for use abroad, our team provides the complete legal process from start to finish — no courthouse visit required.
❤️ Why Military Couples Choose “Get Married Today”
Life in the military can change in an instant — deployment orders, overseas assignments, or sudden leave schedules. That’s why thousands of military couples across San Diego, Oceanside, and Camp Pendleton trust GetMarried.Today to handle everything in a single appointment.
We specialize in:
- Same-day marriage licenses and ceremonies
- Mobile officiant services at base, hotel, or beach
- Legal notarization and certified copies
- Apostille and translation for international spouses
With our mobile or in-office services, you can get legally married the same day you apply — and even receive your apostilled marriage certificate for overseas use within days through our partners at Orange County Apostille.
⚓ Convenient Locations for Military Couples Near San Diego
We proudly serve:
- Naval Base San Diego
- Camp Pendleton
- MCAS Miramar
- Naval Base Coronado
- NAS North Island
- MCRD San Diego
- Coast Guard Sector San Diego
Whether you’re stationed at the base or staying nearby, we can meet you at your hotel, base housing, or the beach to conduct your ceremony and notarize your marriage license.
Our mobile officiants and authorized notaries ensure that the process complies with California state law — you’ll walk away legally married with certified proof.
🕊️ How the Same-Day Marriage Process Works
Here’s how military couples can get married near San Diego in as little as a few hours:
- Book your appointment at GetMarried.Today/book-your-marriage.
- Provide valid IDs (military ID, passport, or driver’s license).
- Sign your marriage license in person with our notary or officiant.
- Exchange vows in a quick, intimate ceremony — anywhere you choose.
- Receive your certified marriage certificate and, if needed, request an apostille for use overseas.
If your spouse is not a U.S. citizen, our partner service Orange County Apostille can translate and apostille your documents for use in your spouse’s home country.
For additional notarization or sworn statements, Your Local Notary Public offers both in-person and remote notary services.
🇺🇸 Special Benefits for Active-Duty Military Couples
- Priority scheduling (even on weekends or holidays)
- Discounted rates for active service members
- Base access coordination for mobile ceremonies
- Confidential marriage licenses (kept private for security reasons)
- Instant notarization and apostille preparation
Many couples choose our private elopement ceremonies at Coronado Beach, La Jolla Cove, or Sunset Cliffs for a romantic, stress-free experience.
We also handle the legal filing with the county registrar, so you don’t have to deal with government lines or scheduling delays.
🌍 International Marriages and Apostille Support
If one partner is from another country, or if you need to present your marriage certificate abroad for visa, immigration, or spousal benefits, you’ll need an apostille — an international certification recognized by all countries under the Hague Convention.
Orange County Apostille can handle this for you in record time. Their team will:
- Obtain certified copies of your marriage certificate.
- Translate your documents if required.
- Attach the California Secretary of State apostille.
- Ship them to your overseas destination or consulate.
Our close partnership means you won’t need to visit multiple offices — we handle everything in-house.
✈️ Marriage Before Deployment — What You Should Know
If you or your partner are preparing for deployment, getting legally married before leaving can provide:
- Housing and base privileges
- Military spousal benefits
- Healthcare coverage (Tricare)
- Travel and dependent visas
- Family separation allowance
We understand the urgency and sensitivity of deployment schedules. That’s why we offer flexible hours, mobile ceremonies, and instant notarization — ensuring everything is legal, recognized, and ready before you deploy.
📜 Required Documents for Military Marriage in California
- Valid government-issued photo ID (Military ID, driver’s license, or passport)
- Proof of single status (if previously married, a divorce decree or death certificate)
- Both parties must be at least 18 years old
- Both parties must be present (or have a notarized affidavit if one is deployed overseas)
Our team can also prepare a Single Status Affidavit, notarize it through Your Local Notary Public, and apostille it through Orange County Apostille if required for consular purposes.
🌅 Beautiful Elopement Spots Near San Diego
Get Married Today can perform your ceremony anywhere you choose — private, scenic, or simple. Here are our favorite locations for military couples:
- Coronado Beach – romantic, peaceful, and close to the base
- Sunset Cliffs Natural Park – stunning views, perfect for photography
- La Jolla Cove – an elegant choice for sunset ceremonies
- Balboa Park Gardens – timeless and intimate
- Oceanside Pier – close to Camp Pendleton, easy to access
We can bring the entire setup — from an officiant to flowers, arch, and photographer — for a private yet fully legal wedding experience.
💍 Optional Add-Ons and Legal Support
- Certified copies of your marriage license
- Translation and apostille for foreign spouse visa
- Prenuptial or postnuptial notarization
- Power of attorney documents before deployment
- Embassy legalization services for non-Hague countries
These services are provided through Your Local Notary Public and Orange County Apostille.
🌐 Helpful Backlinks and Partner Resources
Here are helpful links to plan your legal, fast, and easy wedding:
- Get Married Today – Book Your Marriage Appointment
- Get Married Today – Same-Day Marriage Services
- Get Married Today – Military Weddings in California
- Get Married Today – Beach Elopements
- Get Married Today – Confidential Marriage Licenses
- Get Married Today – San Diego Elopements
- Get Married Today – Officiant Services
- Your Local Notary Public – Mobile Notary Services
- Your Local Notary Public – Marriage License Notarization
- Your Local Notary Public – Certified Copy Requests
- Orange County Apostille – Marriage Certificate Apostille
- Orange County Apostille – Birth Certificate Apostille
- Orange County Apostille – Divorce Decree Apostille
- Orange County Apostille – Hague Apostille Services
- Orange County Apostille – Document Translation
- Orange County Apostille – Embassy Legalization
- Get Married Today – Legal Weddings for Deployed Couples
- Get Married Today – Elopement Packages
- Get Married Today – How It Works
- Get Married Today – Contact Page
- Your Local Notary – Notarized Affidavits
- Orange County Apostille – Same-Day Apostille Service
- Orange County Apostille – California Secretary of State Apostille
- Get Married Today – Private Chapel Weddings
- Get Married Today – Book Now for San Diego Military Couples
💡 FAQs for Military Couples Getting Married in San Diego
1. Can military couples get married the same day in California?
Yes. With Get Married Today, military couples can receive their marriage license and complete the ceremony on the same day — no courthouse visit required.
2. Do we need to visit the county clerk?
No. Our authorized officiants and notaries issue confidential marriage licenses on-site, fully recognized by the County of Los Angeles or Orange.
3. Can one partner be overseas or deployed?
Yes. In some cases, the couple can sign through a notarized affidavit of consent, handled by Your Local Notary Public, depending on their branch’s legal requirements.
4. Is my marriage valid for military benefits?
Yes. Marriages performed and filed through Get Married Today are 100% legal and recognized by all military branches.
5. Can you come to our base or hotel?
Absolutely. Our mobile officiant services are designed for your convenience — from base housing to oceanfront hotels.
6. What if my spouse is from another country?
We’ll help obtain the necessary apostille and translation through Orange County Apostille, so your marriage certificate is valid abroad.
7. How soon can I receive a certified marriage certificate?
Usually within 1–2 business days after filing, with optional expedited service.
8. Do you offer weekend or evening appointments?
Yes. We serve military couples 7 days a week, including holidays.
9. Can you notarize our prenup or power of attorney before deployment?
Yes, through Your Local Notary Public, all documents can be notarized and apostilled if needed.
10. How much notice do you need?
We can often accommodate same-day or next-day weddings, even on short deployment timelines.
💞 Final Thoughts — Love Has No Waiting Period
Military life is unpredictable, but your marriage doesn’t have to wait. Whether you’re about to deploy, on leave, or stationed near San Diego, Get Married Today gives you a clear path to love, legality, and peace of mind — all in one day.
Start your new chapter together — book your legal marriage now at GetMarried.Today, and let our team handle the rest.