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What are the
requirements to obtain a marriage license?
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NO BLOOD TEST IS
REQUIRED.
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The Bride and
Groom-to-be must be at least 18 years old and
must appear together - no exceptions.
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Both the Bride and
Groom-to-be must have valid identification.
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All marriage
licenses are valid for 90 from date of issue.
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Know your parents
names, mothers' maiden name and places of their
birth.
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Bring a copy of
final divorce decree if you have divorced within
the past 6 months.
For
Confidential Licenses:
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Must have lived
together as husband and wife.
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The Bride and
Groom-to-be must be at least 18 years old and
must appear together - no exceptions.
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Can be issued only
in county where wedding is to be performed.
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Since there is no
public record, if your file is lost or
accidentally destroyed, there will be NO PUBLIC
RECORD of your license. If you should need a
copy both of you must appear in person. If you
should move, you cannot obtain a copy by mail.
The
fee for a regular marriage license in San Diego
County is $50.00
You can
download an application here using Adobe Acrobat
Reader. If you don't have the program, you can
download it FREE by clicking on the button below.
To
obtain a marriage license, both the
prospective bride and groom must appear together at
one of the following office locations:
County
Administration Center
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 273 (map)
San Diego, CA 92101-2480
Chula
Vista Branch Office
590 3rd Avenue (map)
Chula Vista, CA 91910-5617
El Cajon
Branch Office
200 S. Magnolia Ave. (map)
El Cajon, CA 92020-3316
Kearny Mesa Branch
Office
(Open
Saturday's 9am-3pm - except for holiday weekends)
9225 Clairemont Mesa Blvd (map)
San Diego, CA 92123-1160
San
Marcos Branch Office
141 East Carmel
St.
(map)
San Marcos, CA 92078
Marriage
licenses are valid throughout the State of
California, except Confidential licenses that must
be obtained in the county in which the wedding is
performed. These apply to those 18 years or older
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