Apply For A Lynwood Marriage License
Where is the best place to apply for a marriage license in Lynwood, California?
All marriage licenses in Lynwood County are issued by the Lynwood County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office. There are several branch office locations of the Lynwood County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office throughout Lynwood County, but the branch office closest to Lynwood is the Florence/Firestone branch office.
The Florence/Firestone branch office is located at 7807 S. Compton Avenue, Lynwood, on the first floor. You can call the office by dialing (323) 586-6192. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, but all marriage license applications need to be submitted by 3:00 p.m. in order to ensure same-day service.
Applications can also be submitted online at the Lynwood County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office website at Lynwood Marriage License. However, you will still be required to visit the office in person to present photo I.D. and pick up the license.
What are the legal requirements to apply for a marriage license in Lynwood, California?
Both persons applying for the marriage license must be 18 years of age or older. Both must be legally single. Both persons must present a form of government-issued photo I.D. at the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office.
Are blood tests or residency a requirement for those applying for a marriage license in Lynwood, California?
No, neither blood tests nor residency are required of those applying for a marriage license in Lynwood, California.
After a marriage license is issued in Lynwood County, when does the license expire?
A marriage license issued in Lynwood County expires after a period of 90 days. A Lynwood County regular marriage license can be used anywhere in the state of California.
What is the required fee for a regular marriage license in Lynwood County?
The required fee for a regular marriage license in Lynwood County is $90.
What is the required fee for a confidential marriage license in Lynwood County?
The required fee for a confidential marriage license is $85.
Can you pay the required fee with a credit card?
Yes. The required fee may be paid by credit/debit card, cash, check (made payable to the Registrar-Recorder County Clerk or RRCC), or money order.
Who can perform a wedding ceremony in Lynwood, California?
Any person that is authorized by the state of California to perform wedding ceremonies can perform a wedding ceremony in Lynwood, California. Authorized persons include any priest, minister, or rabbi from any religious denomination; any judge, commissioner, or assistant commissioner from the California judicial system; and any current mayor.
Can any other person perform a wedding ceremony in Lynwood, California?
Yes, if that person becomes legally authorized to perform the wedding ceremony through the Lynwood County Deputy Commissioner for a Day program. The Lynwood County Deputy Commissioner for a Day program can authorize a person to perform a wedding ceremony for a specific couple on a specific day. The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office website at Lynwood Marriage License has more information about this program.
Are civil ceremonies ever performed in Lynwood, California?
No, civil ceremonies can only be performed in branch offices of the Lynwood County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office. Those desiring to be married in a civil ceremony need to have a valid marriage license prior to the day of the ceremony and need to provide their own witnesses.
When are marriage certificates issued after wedding ceremonies in Lynwood, California?
After the signed marriage license has been recorded at the Lynwood County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office, the marriage certificate will be ordered and should arrive in approximately two weeks.
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