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UncategorizedMarch 25, 2025March 25, 2025Camden AlchanatiNo Comments

Skip the Waiting Period for Your Marriage License – Get Married Today with Apostille Certification for International Use

Planning a wedding—or needing to get married in a hurry—can come with logistical and legal obstacles, especially when time is limited. One of the most common questions we get at Get Married Today is:

“Is it possible to skip the waiting period for a marriage license?”

The answer is: YES. In California, you can absolutely skip the waiting period and get legally married on the same day— and Get Married Today is here to help you do just that.

We specialize in same-day marriages with rapid license issuance, and we go one step further: for international couples or those needing documentation for official purposes abroad, we also offer apostille certification for international recognition of your marriage certificate under the Hague Apostille Convention.

📞 Call us now or book your appointment online at GetMarried.Today to skip the wait and get legally married today!

✅ What You’ll Learn in This Blog Post:

How to skip the marriage license waiting period
How Get Married Today issues marriage licenses and performs same-day weddings
What an apostille is and why international couples need one
How we ensure Hague Apostille Convention compliance
How to book your appointment or get in touch with our expert team

📜 Is There a Waiting Period for a Marriage License in California?

In many states, couples are required to wait between 1 to 5 days after receiving a marriage license before they can legally get married. This waiting period exists to give couples time to reconsider their decision.

BUT…

In California, there is NO waiting period.

That’s right—you can receive your marriage license and get married on the same day. This makes California one of the best and most flexible places to get married in the United States.

📍 Learn more about marriage laws in California at California Department of Public Health.

💍 Same-Day Marriage Licenses & Ceremonies – What We Offer

Get Married Today offers complete, same-day legal marriage services in California, including:

Issuance of your legal marriage license
Performance of your ceremony by a licensed officiant
Notarization and apostille certification for use outside the U.S.
Filing of your marriage certificate with the appropriate county
24/7 availability, including weekends and holidays

Perfect for:

Eloping couples
Couples visiting from abroad
Immigration-related marriage
Military marriages
Couples needing legal marriage documentation quickly

📞 Give us a call today to fast-track your marriage license issuance and skip the line!

🌎 What Is an Apostille and Why Do You Need It?

If you plan to use your marriage certificate in another country—for immigration, visa applications, citizenship, or legal name change—you will likely need it to be apostilled.

✅ Definition:

An apostille is a form of authentication issued to documents for use in countries that participate in the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961.

Once apostilled, your marriage certificate is recognized as valid internationally, without needing further legalization through embassies or consulates.

📍 See participating countries on the official list at The Hague Conference on Private International Law.

✈️ Countries That Commonly Require Apostilles

Our apostille services are often requested by couples visiting California from countries like:

🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇦🇺 Australia
🇩🇪 Germany
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇨🇦 Canada
🇫🇷 France
🇯🇵 Japan
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇮🇹 Italy
🇪🇸 Spain

Don’t see your country listed? 📞 Call us at GetMarried.Today to find out what type of legalization your country requires!

🧾 How Apostille Certification Works with Get Married Today

You get married with us.
We file your marriage certificate with the appropriate county.
Once the certificate is issued, we work with our partner at Orange County Apostille to obtain the apostille.
You receive your apostilled marriage certificate, ready for international use.

Turnaround time for apostille processing is often just a few business days, depending on the county and your selected shipping option.

🌐 Use Cases: Why You Might Need an Apostille Marriage Certificate

Immigration & Visa Applications

📌 If you’re applying for residency or citizenship in another country and got married in the U.S., your marriage certificate needs to be apostilled.

📍 Find more information on immigration and marriage at USCIS.

Name Changes in a Foreign Country

📌 Want to change your last name on your passport or government ID abroad? Your marriage certificate must be apostilled for recognition.

📍 Learn about name change processes at The Knot.

International Banking, Taxes, or Insurance

📌 Many institutions abroad require apostilled documents to confirm your marital status for insurance or tax purposes.

📍 Read about international tax issues at IRS.gov.

🕒 We’re Available When You Need Us

Weddings don’t always happen on a 9–5 schedule. We are here for you:

24 hours a day
7 days a week
Including holidays and weekends

Whether it’s New Year’s Eve, a Sunday morning, or a last-minute midnight elopement, we’ll be there with pen in hand and vow book ready.

📞 Call now or book online at GetMarried.Today to lock in your time slot.

📍 Where We Offer Same-Day Marriage & Apostille Services

We serve the entire state of California, with a special focus on:

Los Angeles County
Orange County
San Diego
Riverside & San Bernardino Counties
Santa Barbara & Ventura
Bay Area (by special appointment)

Want us to come to your hotel, home, park, beach, or other venue? No problem. Our traveling officiant service comes to YOU.

📍 See the best elopement locations at Visit California.

💸 How Much Does It Cost?

We believe everyone deserves a legal, beautiful, and simple wedding, so we offer transparent and affordable pricing.

Base Services:

Marriage license issuance
Legal wedding ceremony
Notarization and submission of license

💵 Optional Add-Ons:

Apostille processing (via Orange County Apostille)
Priority shipping internationally
Certified copies of marriage certificate

📞 For custom quotes, give us a call or visit GetMarried.Today.

🌟 Real Couple Stories

🇬🇧 Claire & James – UK Visitors

“We didn’t want to deal with UK wedding bureaucracy. We flew into LAX, called Get Married Today, and were legally married the same afternoon. Our apostilled certificate arrived in London just a week later!”

🇩🇪 Anna & Lukas – Germany

“We combined our California vacation with our legal marriage. Apostille was essential for German registry. Everything went perfectly.”

🇲🇽 Sofia & Daniel – Mexico

“We needed a fast, recognized marriage before moving back to Mexico. Apostille was easy with Orange County Apostille. Highly recommend!”

📞 Call Us – We’re Here to Help You Skip the Wait and Get Married Fast

Still have questions?

Need your marriage certificate recognized in another country?
Want a same-day elopement in California?
Unsure what documentation your country requires?
Confused about apostille processing?

📞 Give us a call today or book online at GetMarried.Today. Our friendly, experienced team will walk you through the whole process.

✅ Summary: Why Choose Get Married Today?

Feature	Why It Matters
Same-Day Service	No waiting period. Get married today.
On-Site Marriage License	No need to visit the county clerk.
Traveling Officiant	We come to your location.
Apostille Certification	Validates your marriage internationally.
24/7 Availability	Perfect for urgent or last-minute weddings.
Experienced Staff	We’ve helped hundreds of couples get married quickly and legally.

📍 Book Now: GetMarried.Today
📍 Apostille Service: Orange County Apostille

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📍 Book your same-day marriage now at GetMarried.Today
📍 Get apostille certification for international recognition at Orange County Apostille

💍 Say “I do” today, and make it count worldwide.