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To get married in California, you and your partner cannot already be married to each other or married to other people. Other laws governing marriage in California include: Each party must be at least eighteen years of age. California offers both public and private marriage licenses. No minor may apply for a private marriage license. Minors applying for a public marriage license must have the written consent of a parent or legal guardian (emancipated minors included), as well as permission from a California Superior Court Judge. You must marry in California. You can marry in a county other than where you receive the license, but it must still be in California. You must have at least one witness at your ceremony for public marriage licenses. Though the certificate has spaces for two witnesses to sign if you prefer. Couples applying for a confidential marriage license must sign an affidavit attesting to the fact that they live together as spouses at the time of the application. A confidential marriage is one that does not get entered into public record. Any persons other than the married couple requesting a copy of the marriage license must present a court order to receive one. To find out more information about eligibility requirements by county, visit the California Department of Public Health at: http://www.ca.gov/HomeFamily/Marriage/ You and your soon-to-be spouse must have valid picture IDs with dates of birth listed. If you were married before, you will need to provide the date when your marriage ended. Some counties may ask for a copy of the final judgment if an earlier marriage ended by dissolution or nullity, which is a declaration by the court saying the marriage never happened rather than a divorce. Examples of valid IDs include a driver's license, state-issued ID, passport, or other government-related documents. Some counties may require a copy of your birth certificate as well. You and your partner are not required to be residents of the state in order to get married in California. You must be present in the state to marry, though. You may not be married by proxy. You can even apply in one county and marry in another county as long as it's in California. However, the license must be filed in the county where you applied. An overseas stationed member of the Armed Forces of the United States can enter into the marriage via the appearance of an attorney. To find out specific county information such as hours, fees, and locations, visit the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) website at: http://www.csac.counties.org/
Verify you and your partner can marry in California. Gather the necessary documents. Come to California.