Apply For A Santa Barbara Marriage License
Now that we have set the date for our wedding, where do we go to apply for our marriage license in Santa Barbara, California?
To apply for your marriage license in Santa Barbara, you must appear in person at the Santa Barbara County Clerk’s office, located in the Hall of Records at the County Courthouse at 1100 Barbaracapa Street in Santa Barbara. The County Clerk’s office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
More information about applying for your marriage license is available online at the Santa Barbara County Clerk’s office website at Santa Barbara Marriage License.
Is there a marriage license application for Santa Barbara County available online?
Yes—you can find the Santa Barbara County marriage license application online at Santa Barbara Marriage License.
What requirements do we need to meet to apply for a marriage license in Santa Barbara, California?
You need to be at least 18 years old and unmarried to apply for a marriage license. You need to present a valid form of government-issued photo I.D. such as a driver’s license to the County Clerk. If you are under 18 years of age you will need parental consent and approval from a California Superior Court. You will need to provide the day, month, and year that your previous marriage ended if one of you has been married previously, as well as a certified copy of the court document if the previous marriage was dissolved in the past 90 days.
Will we need to provide blood test results or proof of residency to apply for a marriage license in Santa Barbara, California?
No—you do not need to provide blood test results or proof of residency because neither blood tests results nor proof of residency are required to apply for a marriage license in California.
What is the fee for a public marriage license in Santa Barbara, California?
The fee is $99.00 for a public marriage license in Santa Barbara, California.
What is the fee for a confidential marriage license in Santa Barbara, California?
The fee is $111.00 for a confidential marriage license in Santa Barbara, California.
Where can we be married with a Santa Barbara County marriage license?
You can be married with a public Santa Barbara County marriage license anywhere in the state of California. However, if you receive a confidential Santa Barbara County marriage license, you can only be married within Santa Barbara County.
When can we be married after we receive our Santa Barbara County marriage license?
There is no waiting period to use the license, but you should plan to be married while the marriage license is still valid. The marriage license is valid for a period of 90 days from the day that the license is issued.
Who can we invite to perform our wedding ceremony in Santa Barbara, California?
You can invite any priest, minister, rabbi, judge, commissioner or assistant commissioner from the California judicial system, or current mayor to perform your wedding ceremony in Santa Barbara. You can have a friend or family member appointed as a Deputy Civil Marriage Commissioner for the day, or you may also choose to be married in a civil ceremony at the County Clerk’s office. More information about who is authorized to perform wedding ceremonies in Santa Barbara is available online at the Santa Barbara County Clerk’s office website at Santa Barbara Marriage License.
How do we get our copy of the marriage certificate after the wedding ceremony?
After the Santa Barbara County Clerk has recorded your signed marriage license, you will be able to order a certified copy of your marriage certificate for $14.00. You can place your order in person, by mail, or by fax. Order forms are available online at the Santa Barbara County Clerk’s office website at Santa Barbara Marriage License.
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