UncategorizedJuly 9, 2025July 9, 2025Camden Alchanati

Same-Day Marriage Services at Hospitals in Southern California – Get Married Today

In life’s most tender or urgent moments, love doesn’t wait—and neither should your ability to become legally married. At Get Married Today, we proudly offer same-day marriage services at hospitals throughout Southern California, helping couples tie the knot legally and quickly, even during challenging circumstances. Whether it’s a joyous occasion or a time-sensitive decision due to medical reasons, we bring the marriage license and officiant directly to your hospital room, ensuring a heartfelt, dignified, and fully legal union without the need to leave the facility.

Why Choose Hospital Marriage Services
Hospitals We Serve Across Southern California
Who Is This Service For?
What Documents Are Needed
Our Process: Step-by-Step
Confidential vs. Public Marriage Licenses in a Hospital Setting
Benefits of Same-Day Hospital Marriages
Emergency Room Weddings: Yes, It’s Possible
Marriage While in Hospice or End-of-Life Care
How to Book Your Hospital Wedding Today
Legal Recognition and Apostille Services
Testimonials From Couples We’ve Helped
Frequently Asked Questions
List of 50 Helpful Backlinks

Why Choose Hospital Marriage Services

Love doesn’t pause during a hospital stay. Whether due to an unexpected health crisis, a joyful moment like childbirth, or a need to secure legal or immigration benefits, same-day marriage at a hospital provides peace of mind and legal protection. Our services are:

100% legally binding
Available 24/7, even on holidays
Offered in English, Spanish, and other languages
Tailored to meet hospital rules and patient conditions

Hospitals We Serve Across Southern California

We proudly serve dozens of hospitals and medical centers throughout the region, including:

Los Angeles County

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
UCLA Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
LAC+USC Medical Center

Orange County

Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
UCI Medical Center in Orange
Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital

San Diego County

Sharp Memorial Hospital
UC San Diego Health
Scripps Mercy Hospital

Riverside & San Bernardino Counties

Loma Linda University Medical Center
Riverside Community Hospital
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

We work with hospital staff to ensure our licensed officiant and notary can enter the premises legally and respectfully. We understand ICU rules, maternity restrictions, and COVID-19 protocols.

Who Is This Service For?

Couples where one partner is hospitalized or in surgery recovery
Patients in critical condition or palliative care
Military couples needing legal marriage before deployment
Immigrant couples who need to prove marriage for adjustment of status
Parents wanting to legally marry before childbirth
Couples unable to travel to a courthouse or wedding venue

Our service is for anyone who wants to say “I do” today, no matter their medical condition.

What Documents Are Needed

To complete your hospital wedding, you’ll need:

Valid government-issued ID (passport, driver’s license, green card, etc.)
Social Security Number (if you have one)
Proof of prior divorce or death of previous spouse (if applicable)
The hospital room number and patient name
A witness (we can provide one if needed)

We bring the marriage license paperwork with us—no trip to the county clerk required.

Our Process: Step-by-Step

Call or book online at getmarried.today
We confirm your location, availability, and ID documents
Our authorized notary/deputy commissioner of civil marriages prepares your license
We travel to the hospital and verify identification
A licensed officiant performs the ceremony bedside
Witness signs (or we provide one)
We file your marriage license with the county
We order certified copies and can provide apostille services if needed

All this can happen within just a few hours of your request.

Confidential vs. Public Marriage Licenses in a Hospital Setting

In many hospital marriages, couples choose a Confidential Marriage License for privacy and efficiency:

No witness is required
Not searchable in public records
No publication in newspapers
Ideal for same-sex couples, immigration cases, or legal discretion

Public licenses are also available and suitable if you need witnesses and want the marriage to be public.

Benefits of Same-Day Hospital Marriages

Get legally married without leaving your hospital bed
Secure spousal benefits or immigration documentation immediately
Have your partner make medical decisions
Ensure legal next-of-kin status
No waiting period required in California
Fast filing of your marriage certificate

We specialize in urgent and compassionate service. If time matters, Get Married Today is here for you.

Emergency Room Weddings: Yes, It’s Possible

Sometimes emergencies strike when least expected. We have performed legal weddings in Emergency Departments, including:

Trauma cases
End-of-life moments
Car accident recovery
Immediate surgeries

We work with hospital security and legal teams to enter quickly and compassionately.

Marriage While in Hospice or End-of-Life Care

When one partner is in hospice or terminal condition, our team offers graceful, respectful bedside ceremonies with dignity. We provide:

Quiet, brief ceremonies
Family coordination
Urgent notarization
Legal document filing
Immediate proof of marriage for estate or medical rights

Every moment matters. We help make the final wish of being legally married a reality.

How to Book Your Hospital Wedding Today

Booking is easy and available 24/7:

📱 Visit getmarried.today
📞 Call our 24-hour line: (Insert phone number)
📧 Email: [email protected]

We offer same-day appointments and can often arrive at your hospital within 1–3 hours.

Legal Recognition and Apostille Services

If your marriage needs to be recognized internationally, we provide full apostille certification services for your marriage certificate. This is vital if your spouse:

Will submit marriage proof to a foreign consulate
Is applying for a visa abroad
Needs to update legal records in another country

We can handle the entire process—from ceremony to apostille filing.

Testimonials From Couples We’ve Helped

“My partner was recovering from heart surgery at UCI Medical Center, and we didn’t want to wait. Get Married Today came to us with such compassion—it was perfect.” – Maria & David, Orange County

“We were expecting our baby any day and wanted to be married first. They met us in the maternity ward and made everything so smooth.” – Jamal & Anika, Los Angeles

“My wife was in the ICU. They arrived within an hour, walked us through everything, and let us say our vows before she passed. I’ll be forever grateful.” – Luis M., Riverside

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can someone get married while admitted in the hospital?

Yes, as long as they’re mentally competent and can give consent. We work with hospital staff to accommodate.

2. Can the wedding happen in the ICU or maternity ward?

Yes. We comply with all hospital protocols and can perform bedside ceremonies.

3. What if we don’t have a witness?

We can provide a legal witness for public licenses. Confidential licenses do not require a witness.

4. What if I’m undocumented or don’t have a Social Security Number?

You can still legally marry in California. A passport or foreign ID is sufficient.

5. How soon is the marriage legal?

Immediately. We file the license with the county within 24 hours, and you’ll receive your certified copy shortly.