Marriage Licenses:
Marriage Steps
Steps 1 through 3 below must be completed in the proper order for a valid marriage.
1. Obtain a marriage license:
For regular and confidential marriage licenses, both parties must appear together, show authentic photo identification, give information, and take an oath at the County Clerk/Recorder office. A regular marriage license may be used in any county in California. A confidential marriage license may only be used in the county of issue.
2. Solemnize the Marriage (The Ceremony):
The license must then be used within 90 days of issuance. One witness is required on the regular license. The person solemnizing the marriage will endorse the license as required.
3. Authenticate the Marriage:
No later than 10 days after the ceremony, The person solemnizing the marriage shall return the marriage license (endorsed as required)to the county recorder of the county where the license was issued, not later than 10 days after the ceremony, for registration.
4. Optional Step:
If a party wishes to change their name with social security, complete the application given to you by the Clerk/Recorder office when the license was issued. Deliver the application, with a certified copy of your marriage certificate by mail or in person to:
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
825 Riverside Parkway, Suite 1000
West Sacramento, CA 95605
916-373-3850
800-772-1213
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