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Marriage Certificate Availability
What's available from the Clerk-Recorder's Office and who is authorized to obtain marriage certificates.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE PURCHASE CHANGES
Due to privacy concerns, the State of California has enacted regulations specified in AB 130 which limit the parties who may purchase a certified copy of a marriage certificates.
Obtaining a Marriage Certificate in Person
Steps to obtain a marriage certificate in person from the Clerk-Recorder's Office in person.
Obtaining a Marriage Certificate by Mail
Steps to obtaining a marriage certificate from the Clerk-Recorder's Office by mail.
Purchasing Confidential Marriage Certificates
Copies of marriage certificate for a confidential marriage(as opposed to a public marriage) may be purchased ONLY by the marriage.
Obtaining a Marriage Certificate On-line
Steps to obtain a marriage certificate from the Clerk-Recorder's office by using an on-line service.
Divorces / Annulments Are Handled by the Court
The Clerk-Recorder's Office does not process divorces and annulments, and does not carry divorce and annulment records.
Researching Death, Marriage, and Birth Records
Methods for researching birth, death, and marriage records have changed due to the passage of Senate Bill 1614, Chapter 712.
Recording Marriages
A marriage ceremony must be performed between the issue and expiration dates of the marriage license.
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