California has no restrictions or reservations for same-sex couples, allowing them to legally marry in the state. However, California law does require that the two parties to the marriage be at least 18 years old. To officiate a wedding in California, you can either have your family member deputized for a day for $120 or get them ordained online for free.
Any priest, minister, or rabbi of any religious affiliation who is at least 18 years old may officiate at weddings in California. Within four days of the marriage, ministers must complete the marriage license and submit it to the county clerk. The length of time you can hold onto a marriage license before getting married varies based on your state and county.
Getting ordained online to officiate weddings in California is entirely legal. There are several popular beach wedding venues in Southern California, including Laguna Beach, Long Beach, and Newport Beach. For a formal wedding in California, men are requested to wear tuxes, while women wear ball gowns. For casual wear, men can opt for jeans and a shirt, while women can wear cocktail, knee, tea, or full-length dresses.
Couples can apply for a marriage license online or in-person in California, but licensing requirements have not changed. Only two unmarried persons who are at least 18 years of age with valid legal identification may apply for a marriage license in California. Wedding ceremonies should follow the guidance for Places of Worship or Cultural ceremonies.
With the end of California’s Covid-19 State of Emergency, most people can no longer get a marriage license online or have a virtual wedding ceremony.
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How do I legally get married in California?
You need a marriage license and a ceremony to get married. In California, only two unmarried people at least 18 years old with valid ID can get a marriage license. You don’t have to be a California resident or US citizen to get married in California. Your marriage license must be recorded in the county where it was issued. Your ceremony officiant must deliver your signed marriage license to the right place. If you got a public marriage license from the San Francisco County Clerk, return it to the Office of the Assessor-Recorder.
Can foreigners get married in California?
In California, only unmarried people aged 18 or over with ID can get a marriage licence. You don’t have to be a California resident or US citizen to get married in California. Your ceremony must be performed by an authorized person. Your marriage license must be recorded in the county where it was issued. Your ceremony officiant must deliver your signed marriage license to the right place. If you got a public marriage license from the San Francisco County Clerk, return it to the Office of the Assessor-Recorder.
How fast can you get married in LA?
We are wedding officiants authorized by the Los Angeles County Recorders Office to issue marriage licenses. You can get married at our office in an hour. You don’t need to go to the Los Angeles County clerk’s office to get a marriage license. Our wedding officiants can issue marriage licenses. Call to make an appointment. We’re available on short notice.
To get a marriage license through the LA County Clerk’s office, you need to make an appointment a few weeks in advance. Now, they don’t take walk-ins like they used to. Once you have your marriage license, you can schedule a wedding ceremony. You can’t get married on the same day if you do everything through the LA County Clerk’s office. If you use our services, we can issue your marriage license and perform your wedding ceremony within an hour. We’ll help you fill out the forms and provide the right documents.
When can you legally get married in California?
To get a marriage license, you must: Both parties must be at least 18 and show photo ID. Examples of acceptable forms of ID include driver’s licenses, state IDs, passports, military IDs, and consulate cards. If photo ID doesn’t have full name, you must provide a certified copy of a birth certificate or court-ordered name change. Applicants must be unmarried. You can’t be married to each other or to anyone else. If either of you was married or in a registered domestic partnership before, you must say when it ended and how.If the previous marriage or SRDP ended within the last 30 days, you must present a certified copy of the final judgment. The license is valid for 90 days and can only be used in California.For info and forms on military power of attorney, click here. We only accept cash, checks, or debit cards for in-person services. After submitting your application online, both parties must come into the office within 30 days to make a payment, complete the process, and receive the license. The couple must appear together and show ID.
Note: A valid California marriage license is needed before a ceremony can be performed. Complete the marriage license application online (Step 1).
Is there a waiting period in California to get married?
A California marriage license is only valid in California. Only unmarried people can get a license to marry in California. There is no residency requirement or waiting period between buying a license and getting married. A license is valid for 90 days, so the couple must get married within that time. First cousins can legally marry in California. No blood tests are required. You don’t have to be a California resident to marry in California. There’s no waiting period between getting a marriage license and the ceremony. No particular format for a ceremony is required. First cousins can marry in California. Only unmarried persons can get a license to marry in California.Common-law marriage or marriage by proxy is not allowed in California. The Name Equality Act of 2007 allows one or both applicants for a California marriage license to change their names after marriage. Read the two documents below in the Supporting Documents.
What is the 10 year rule in California?
For marriages of less than 10 years, support is usually granted for half the length of the marriage. For marriages of 10 years or more, the court may not set a definite date for spousal support to end.
What documents do I need to get married in California?
To get a marriage license in Los Angeles County, both people must be there and show ID and proof of age. Acceptable forms of ID are: Drivers license. Passport. To get a marriage license in Los Angeles County, both people must be there and show ID and proof of age. Documents in any other language must be translated into English and notarized.
Requirements. The parties must be unmarried. A previous marriage is valid until the final date of dissolution. If the previous marriage ended within the last two years, written proof of the divorce is required. If the dissolution was more than two years ago, written proof may not be required, but the date must be provided at the same time the license is requested. Partners in a registered domestic partnership must provide proof of termination if it occurred within the last two years. If it was more than two years, written proof may not be required, but the date must be provided at the same time the license is requested. If you’re marrying the same partner who each entered into a State Registered Domestic Partnership, you must present a copy of the Declaration of Domestic Partnership. If you’re living together as spouses who meet the required conditions, you may request a confidential marriage license. Proxy marriages are not legal. You don’t need a blood test or health certificate to obtain a marriage license. There is no residence or citizenship status requirement.
Can non U.S. citizens get married in California?
All non-U.S. citizens must provide certain documents. Attorney Susanna Litwack in Burbank, CA, says getting married in the U.S. is easy. Couples must show their ID at the county where they get married. Your immigration status won’t stop you from marrying. Each state has different marriage laws, so it’s best to check what the rules are for the county where you are getting married. These differences include age, blood tests, waiting periods, same-sex marriage, cousin marriage, etc.
Citizenship Application Requirements. If you marry a U.S. citizen, you don’t automatically become a U.S. citizen. It’s likely you’ll get U.S. citizenship through marriage to a citizen, but it’s not guaranteed, says Litwack. The non-citizen spouse must prove the marriage is real and have good moral character to qualify for a green card and become a U.S. citizen.
What are the rules for getting married in California?
California marriage law: Basic Requirements. Gay couples can now marry in California after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Proposition 8. To marry in California, you must be at least 18, both people must agree, and you must be able to make decisions for yourself. For more information, see Marriage Requirements Basics. Consent, age, and capacity. Both people must agree to marry each other. They must know what they’re getting into. As long as both conditions are met, consent exists. A person must be of sound mind to have capacity. This doesn’t stop someone with a mental illness from marrying. If the person understands their obligations to their spouse, they are assumed to be of sound mind. If a person is unable to have sex, this does not prevent them from having capacity.
What is the 7 year rule in California marriage?
Common-law marriage in California. California doesn’t recognize common-law marriages. If you live with a partner for years, you won’t have the same rights as married couples unless you get legally married in California. The only exception is if you established a common-law marriage in another state and then moved to California. California will recognize common-law marriages from other states. Even though most common-law marriages are not recognized in California, there are other protections for long-term partners who are not legally married.
Palimony in California. If you’re not married, you usually don’t get any support or property when your relationship ends. Palimony, also called a “Marvin Claim,” was created in California in 1976 for couples who don’t get married but separate. When someone files a palimony claim, they want spousal support or property rights from their former partner. This is only granted if they meet certain criteria. To win a palimony case in California, you must prove that the couple agreed to share resources or that one partner would support the other. Also, other things will be considered if a palimony claim goes to court. The court may look at how long the couple lived together, any sacrifices made by the partner seeking support, and how long the relationship lasted.
Can tourists get married in California?
You don’t have to live in California to get married there. To marry in California, the two people cannot already be married to each other or anyone else. You can’t get married by proxy in California. The Family Code says that two people getting married must be together in the same place.
California Family Code 420(b) allows a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed overseas and serving in a conflict or war to enter into a marriage by the appearance of an attorney-in-fact. Applicants must use the POA form from the State Registrars Office, available here. POA form (PDF). The attorney-in-fact must appear at the County Clerk’s Office with the other party and the POA, which must be notarized or witnessed by two officers of the United States Armed Forces. The form must be submitted in person. Faxes are not accepted. The POA must state the full names of the parties to be married. The POA is for obtaining a marriage license and participating in the ceremony. The original POA must be included in the marriage certificate. For more information, contact the County Clerk or State Registrar’s Office.
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Never thought I’d be sitting on the couch with my spouse perusal a wedding article on YouTube of two people I’ve never met while shedding tears of happiness. We are so happy for both of you, congratulations!! Also, Gene losing the ring in the ocean is incredibly on brand. Now we need the follow up where Kari somehow finds it.
The grandma story choked me up man. 😢 My grandma got to make it to my impromptu wedding before she passed. That was sweet of her to get that pin for you. We did our wedding at the beach, with no permit we found a spot, and then my mom and Dad performed the ceremony as we were surrounded by our siblings and close family. This weekend makes 10 years. Congrats to you both, I’ve watched for a while. I’m happy for you both. One of my favorite websites. I enjoy perusal you all on this website.
COngratulations!!!!! Such a beautiful article I definitely cried at a bunch of different points. I don’t know why this article got to me so much but I’ve been perusal this website for a number of years now– perusal the sagas of your lives together through moving in together, Gene breaking his elbow, the loss of lefty, renovating a house together– so many beautiful, sad, funny, and genuine moments that you shared with us. I know that we are just humble observers in your unique lives, but I cannot express the joy I felt perusal this article and seeing all of those moments culminate into this unbelievably stunning, heartwarming, and perfect day of love. It felt like perusal two of my oldest friends getting married (in the least parasocial way possible), and it gave me hope for my life too. To believe again that someone could smile the way that Kari smiles at Gene during their vows. To have such wonderful supportive friends like Sam to be there for you every moment of the way. I am so unbelievably excited to see what else life has in store for this dynamic duo. Thank you for sharing these very real and very human moments with us. Congratulations again
Rain on your wedding day is good luck! Yes, I agree it always clears at the right time. I lost my wedding ring struggling in the water after a windsurfing breakdown on my wife’s birthday, UGH! Still together and celebrating our 39th anniversary next month. You two are on track for a great life together in my book.
Well, I have been a articlegrapher, and a wedding articlegrapher for 10 years, and I’ve been perusal your articles for the last 6 years so you are one of my YouTube mentors. I didn’t expect so much drama, so much emotion, so much serenity in a article in wedding article. You two did awesome. You are now my number one couple. Thank you for sharing your best moments with the world to show that true love exists and can be achieved by the simplest things possible. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
Congratulations, what a blast. I had 44 years before I lost her last year. It’s great to marry your best friend. Enjoy and savour each day. Just tell her you love her each and every day because one day she may not be there. That is the best article you have ever done, and the first on that has not been dominated by Gene, with Kari’s quiet, strong voice calming the waters. What a great day. Thanks.
OMG! So many parts of this article made me cry – starting with how beautiful Kari looked to the gift of grandma’s pin, the article pledging your love to Kari, the light during a hard rain, the rainbow after a hard rain to the sun shining on your beautiful day to ending it with Ticky walking again on his own. Many happy moment tears for sure! Your day and your lives were and are truly filled with many blessings, for sure! I’m so so happy for you both. And BTW, I hear it’s good luck when it rains on your wedding day and I can see the luck that surrounded you .both from the start of your day to the end. Congratulations! Last, congrats on the 1.01M+ subs. This just goes to shows how much your content you and your partners provide is appreciated. Love. you both! Love your team! Thank you for sharing your beautiful day.
Kari and Gene, I want to wish you both congratulations and a lifetime of love and happiness! From perusal your articles throughout the years, I can see the love and support you two share for one another. I have been married for almost 30 years to my best friend. I see a lot of the same qualities in companionship that you two share, as my wife and I do. This tells me that you both will have a long and happy life together. Thank you for sharing this article with all of us. The past six months have been a little stressful here at home while my wife and I deal with my newly developed heart problems and getting to see your Wedding article brought some happiness to my day. Again, congrats and stay happy!
God bless you Mr. & Mrs. Potato Jet !!! What a wonderful storybook wedding !!! I also lost my wedding ring, but it was nearly 20 years later, after losing a lot of weight, on a hike together on our anniversary in the Green Mountains of Vermont where we live. Your wedding photos are FANTASTICALLY GORGEOUS.
I’m Def not a follow a internet couple type of guy. I like camera and audio gear vids. I’m not into much about people’s personal lives. But man I could not be happier for a couple I’ve never met before. I saw this on my for you feed and clicked immediately! I love how you 2 are with each other, I love how there are no airs of putting on a personality, I love how your wedding was very “yinz” (as Pittsburgh peeps would say) . Man thank you for sharing, thank you for inspiring not just artwork but life goals, and congrats to new couple! Keep being awesome ❤❤
As a Wedding Photographer, I am so amused by your story and it’s moments like these where all things come together in unreal shots that have everyone in tears… and then the laughter as you narrate the story. Congrats you both Gene and Kari for an amazing adventure and those that will come in the beautiful years ahead as your souls grow closer. #TeammatesforLife I look forward to meeting you both as well as Mateo and Paula at Distrito Coffee on a future 1st Thursday.
I am so happy for you two crazy kids! Thank you for sharing this, it has been quite a journey since I started following your feed over five years ago. Santa Barbara is my town and I have hosted a few dinners in that room at the Lark. You could not have picked a better place! Gene, don’t feel bad, I lost my ring in the first year of my marriage. You will get an another one and it will always carry the same meaning. Your ceremony looked amazing, you two really brought the weather on your shoulders. What an awesome day for the both of you. Congrats!
congrats!! so inspiring to see you both handle and overcoming the difficulties! As I’m preparing my own wedding for later this year and having a similar situation with my dog coming out of nowhere, I couldn’t help myself to cry and felt the same happiness when you see the improvements on the day-to-day things. You both are amazing and great dog parents! super happy for you!
7:35 What a magical moment, the light shining through the redwoods with the rain coming through! Oh my god a photographer couldn’t plan that in a million years!! Pure luck and magic! This article has me all choked up, it really hit me. I’m so happy for you two, it would be my dream if I could ever have a love as half as magical as the love that you two share! I think the rain was a nice omen, like it was cleansing the past, making way for the light of the future of you both together! Congratulations, Gene and Kari! Go Chiki!!
OMG! I am over here balling my eyes out! Your wedding story was amazing and the photos and articles were absolutely beautiful! I’ve always heard that rain on your raining day is good luck! I am happy that the rain did cooperate with your special day! Congratulations and I hope you guys have a happy and an adventurous ever after!
Congratulation on your wedding Jean and Carrie! 6 years both of you have been together is also the amount of time that I have binging your content, for free. You help shaping my style of article and film making, and teach me all the important things related to photography and film making. I wish you both having a great journey ahead!
A big CONGRADULATIONS Gene and Kari! Thanks for sharing your special day and the work up to it in this article. Wishing the two you of many, many years of happiness and adventure! I was heartbroken when I saw the bit of Chicky(sp?) stumbling on the stairs. It brought back memories of our 15+ year old border collie mix that suddenly couldn’t use his hind legs. I hope Chicky continues to get better and gets to spend more time with the two of you!\r Gene, congrats on the new collab with SmallRig on the tripod. Can’t wait to get mine. It was awesome to finally meet you, Kari and Sam in person at NAB 2024. Sadly, I didn’t see Dylan there. Gene, your dad cracked me up. I sat behind him during the SmallRig presentation. I see where you get your personality from. All the best to the two of you-
Wow what a great journey… The weather shows how the partnership will be after the weadding. The rain represents the hardship in your new journey together then the sun coming out exactly at the ceremony of your wedding, clearly shows there’s always a bright and sunny day to look forward to 😁. I hope what im saying makes sense hahaha
Having been a follower of your work since the very beginning and I have seen you grow as a filmmaker and also as an individual, Heck i have grown with your content aswell. Having said that seeing your journey through all these years I can say that your wedding film moves me alot and reassures me about the beauty about relationships and how they can menifest into something so soulful. Kudos to you both and I wish and pray for the best of your both future. You should know you have people always cheering for you. Regards
I am really happy for you. Your article made me remenesenxe my own wedding. It was raining as well and we had to make a small walk through gardens. Wedding dress of my wife was covered in mud but we didn’t really cared because it was the best wedding. And I also lost a ring. But it was at least almost ten years after the wedding 😂 wish you a lifetime of happiness.
“Basically, it was just about how crazy it is that we met 6 years ago totally by chance. The smallest decisions can change your life. Of course it had a lot of the best memories that we’ve had together, but also a lot of some of the hardships that we have faced, and how much better we feel about our relationship. That we’ve been through a lot of highs and a lot of lows and our relationship just comes out the other side just so much stronger every time. Just how lucky I feel, and how much I appreciate every little thing about you. That’s true love. It’s like you love everything about the other person. We accept each other 1,000%, the good things, and the flaws, and everything. Nothing can change that, ever.” These lines >>> Congratulations to both of youuu !!!
I love you both for being real and down to earth. I started perusal your website at the start of the pandemic and it has been my official source for reviews since. Kari is one of the reasons why people watch your vids, and Chickie and of course, Sam and Dylan. Such wonderful guys as your “office mates”, great team! Congrats and grow more potatoes.
Following you guys for couple of years now and this is the first time I’m writing. I feel like I went the emotional journey with you through the years and I appreciate the way you went as a professional and as a couple so much. I learned from you how to embrace a positive approach to life and relationships and also in the profession we share. Sending my regards and wish you a good and successful marriage life and hope you’ll always stay good loyal friends as you are ! Much Love from Israel..❤
I haven’t even started perusal the article but I just want to say, ‘Felicitations!’ – I’m so happy for you guys! Seeing you two since this website began, I want to get a megaphone and scream ‘About Time’ but I’m happy you did it when you found it was the right time and didn’t rush anything! Now what are you doing reading this? Go and have a blast!
Do you have a favorite romantic movie, that tears you up every time you see it? Well, I don’t know if you guys know but this website is, at least to me, like one of my favorite movies where I choke up when the story is so full of love, or you have me cracking up with your hijinks, or you make me learn about cameras or drones or dogs even. I wanted you to know that your work on YouTube has made me care about you guys and your articles mean something, thanks for all the articles and letting us have a peak into your lives. I sincerely wish you guys the best in your marriage. Take care and regards from Mexico. Felicidades! :face-red-heart-shape:
Well shit… I cried through this WHOLE thing! This was wonderful. You guys are teammates. This wedding was all about karma. So sweet, so much emotion. The love you have for your animals shows in everything you do. Just wonderful! Congratulations to you both. This really made my day to see everything turn your way. You really deserve it. Cheers!