Apply For A Modesto Marriage License
We are planning to have our wedding in Modesto, California. How do we go about getting our marriage license?
The first thing you need to do to get your marriage license in Stanislaus County is to fill out the marriage license application. You can download a PDF application form on the Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder’s office website at Modesto Marriage License. You both need to appear in person as a couple at the Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder’s office to submit your application and pick up your marriage license.
The Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder’s office is located at 1021 I Street in Modesto, California. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can contact the office by phone at (209) 525-5250. For more information, call or visit the Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder’s office website at Stanislaus County Marriage License.
Are we going to have to meet certain requirements to receive a marriage license in Modesto, California?
Yes. You must be at least 18 years old and unmarried to receive a marriage license in Modesto. You must present a valid form of government-issued photo I.D. such as a driver’s license or passport. If you are under 18 years of age, you cannot receive a marriage license without parental consent. If one of you has been married previously, you should be prepared with documentation relating to divorce or death records.
Do we have to have blood tests before we apply for a marriage license in Modesto, California?
No, you do not have to have blood tests because blood tests are not required for you to receive a marriage license in the state of California.
Do we have to be Modesto residents before we apply for a marriage license?
No, you do not have to be Modesto residents to receive a marriage license in Stanislaus County. There are no residency or citizenship requirements for marriage licenses.
What is the cost of a public marriage license in Modesto, California?
The cost of a public marriage license in Modesto is $75.00.
What is the cost of a confidential marriage license in Modesto, California?
The cost of a confidential marriage license in Modesto is $81.00.
Once we have a public marriage license from Stanislaus County, can we be married anywhere in the state of California?
Yes, you can be married anywhere in the state of California if you have a public marriage license from Stanislaus County. However, if you have a confidential marriage license your marriage must take place within Stanislaus County.
And when will our Stanislaus County marriage license expire?
Your Stanislaus County marriage license will expire 90 days after the day that the marriagelicense is issued by the County Clerk-Recorder’s office.
Are there certain people who are authorized to perform our wedding ceremony in Modesto,California?
Priests, ministers, rabbis, judges, commissioners and assistant commissioners from the California judicial system, and current mayors are all authorized to perform wedding ceremonies in Modesto.
After our wedding ceremony, how do we go about getting our marriage certificate?
You can receive a certified copy of your marriage certificate for $14.00 through the Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder’s office in Modesto. Call (209) 525-5250 or visit the Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder’s office for more information.
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