Apply For An El Cajon Marriage License
Where do the bride and groom need to go to get a marriage license in El Cajon, California?
To get a marriage license in El Cajon, California, the bride and groom need to go in person to the County Clerk’s office in El Cajon at 200 Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020. Another option is to visit another County Clerk’s office location. There are offices of the San Diego County Clerk in San Diego at 1600 Pacific Hwy, #273 in San Diego, CA 92101 and in San Marcos at 141 E. Carmel Street, San Marcos, CA 92078.
None of these offices accept walk-ins. To schedule an appointment at either the County Clerk’s office in El Cajon or at one of the other locations, please call (619) 237-0502.
What are the requirements for an El Cajon marriage license?
The County Clerk’s office requires that both the bride and groom be at least 18 years old with a currently unmarried legal status. To show proof of age, both the bride and groom must bring a valid identification card to their appointment at the Clerk’s office. They will also need to bring copies of their birth certificates.
For more information about these requirements, please visit the San Diego County Clerk website: El Cajon Marriage License
What if either the bride or the groom does not meet the age requirement?
If either the bride or groom is younger than 18, the Juvenile Court will need to approve the marriage before a marriage license is obtained in El Cajon. The Juvenile Court is located at 2851 Meadowlark Drive, San Diego, CA 92123. For more information about the approval process, visit the Court or call (858) 634-1600.
Will the bride and groom need to have a blood test in El Cajon, California?
No, blood test results are not required in order to receive a marriage license in the state of California.
Do both the bride and groom need to be residents of El Cajon, California?
No, they do not. In fact, neither the bride nor the groom needs to be El Cajon residents in order to obtain an El Cajon marriage license.
When will an El Cajon marriage license expire?
The marriage license will expire after 90 days.
Does El Cajon provide confidential marriage licenses?
The San Diego County Clerk’s office provide confidential marriage licenses, but only to those who are 18 years or older and can testify that they have already been living together. The confidential marriage license is only valid for marriage ceremonies within San Diego County.
What is the fee for a marriage license in El Cajon?
For a regular marriage license, the fee is $50. For a confidential license, the fee is $55. There is an additional fee of $50 for couples who want to have their marriage realized in a civil ceremony at the County Clerk’s office. The marriage license fee must be paid in cash, check, or money order. The County Clerk’s office does not accept credit cards, but does accept debit cards for an additional fee.
Where can the marriage ceremony take place?
Regular marriage licenses from the San Diego County Clerk’s office are valid for marriage ceremonies throughout the state of California. However, confidential marriage licenses from San Diego County can only be used in San Diego County.
What do the bride and groom need to do to get their marriage certificate?
After the marriage ceremony, the bride and groom need to take the signed marriage license back to the County Clerk’s office. Two weeks later, they will be able to purchase the marriage certificate for a $14 fee.
Who can perform a marriage ceremony in El Cajon, California?
The bride and groom may choose any person who is legally authorized to perform marriage ceremonies. A person may apply to become legally authorized by filing an application to become a Deputy Marriage Commissioner. This authorization is valid for the day of the marriage ceremony and requires an application and a $50 fee. For more information about this application, visit the San Diego County Clerk website: San Diego County Marriage License
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