Apply For An Escondido Marriage License
Where will we need to go in order to apply for a marriage license in Escondido, California?
If you want to apply for a marriage license in Escondido, California, you will have to personally apply at the San Diego County Clerk’s office. Luckily, there are three locations of the County Clerk’s office where you can apply, so you can choose whichever location is most convenient for you. There are locations of the County Clerk’s office in San Diego (1600 Pacific Hwy, #273, San Diego, CA 92101), El Cajon (200 Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020), and in San Marcos (141 E. Carmel Street, San Marcos, CA 92078). You both need to be there and you need to call 619-237-0502 ahead of time in order to schedule the appointment. This is the number to call regardless of which location you choose.
What requirements will we need to satisfy in order to receive our marriage license in Escondido, California?
If you are applying for a marriage license in Escondido, California, you both need to be 18 years old or older. Another requirement is that neither of you can be currently legally married to another person.
When you arrive for you appointment at the County Clerk’s office, you should both have some kind of valid identification (such as a driver’s license) in order to prove that you are of legal age. The County Clerk’s office will also ask to see a copy of your birth certificates. If you have other questions about these requirements, you can visit the San Diego County Clerk website at Escondido Marriage License
What if one of us is currently under 18?
If one of you is currently under 18, you can still apply for a marriage license in Escondido, but you will need approval by the Juvenile Court first. To find out what you need to do to have your marriage approved, you should visit the Juvenile Court (2851 Meadowlark Drive, San Diego, CA 9212) or call (858) 634-1600.
Will we need to have blood tests in order to apply for a marriage license in Escondido, California?
You don’t need blood tests because blood tests are not mandatory in state of California in order to receive a marriage license.
Do we need to be residents of Escondido before we can get a marriage license there?
Neither of you need to be residents of Escondido in order to receive a marriage license from the San Diego County Clerk’s Office.
How long is our Escondido marriage license good for?
Your marriage license is good for a period 90 days.
Can we apply for a confidential marriage license in Escondido, California?
Yes, you can. If you do not want your marriage to be a part of the public records, you can apply for a confidential marriage license. There are a few extra requirements: you and your partner need to testify that you have been living together already, you both need to be 18 years old or older, and your marriage ceremony must take place within San Diego County.
How much will we need to pay for a marriage license in Escondido?
That depends on what type of marriage license you are applying for. A regular marriage license will cost you $50; a confidential marriage license will cost $55. If you want to have your marriage performed at the County Clerk’s office as a civil ceremony, you will need to pay an extra $50. You need to be prepared to pay with either cash, check, or a money order, because the County Clerk’s office does not take credit cards. You can pay with a debit card if you want, but there will be an extra charge.
Where can we have our wedding?
If you have a regular marriage license, you can have your wedding anywhere in the state of California, but if you have a confidential marriage license, your wedding must take place within San Diego County.
When can we get our marriage certificate?
After your wedding, you will need to take your signed marriage license back to the County Clerk’s office so that the marriage can be entered into public records. Two weeks after that, you will be able to pick up your marriage certificate at the County Clerk’s office. The marriage certificate costs $14.
Can we choose who we want to perform our wedding ceremony in Escondido?
You can choose anyone you want, as long as that person is legally authorized to perform weddings. You can even have a friend or relative legally authorized for the day of your wedding by having that person become appointed a Deputy Marriage Commissioner. He or she will just need to complete an application and pay $50. If you would like to know more, you can visit San Diego County Marriage License
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