Many of the limousines that regularly ferry couples to and from the county courthouse for their licenses simply won't be able to navigate around the New Year's Eve throngs. Last year 531 marriage licenses were issued on New Year's Eve and 565 on New Year's Day. The record for marriages was set during a three-day period this past Valentine's Day, with 2,483 licenses issued. In the event things pick up for New Year's weddings, she said, she has added eight staff members to the office and for the first time bailiffs will patrol the courthouse lobby throughout the weekend. Parraguirre said she has urged chapels to tell couples to get their licenses early.
Licenses are valid for a year from the date they are issued.
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