Marriage License in Los Angeles County

Marriage Licenses, Ceremonies, and Certificates: What You Need to Know

Our office provides marriage licenses to couples preparing to get married in the near future, and we also perform civil marriage ceremonies for a fee.

Once a couple has obtained a marriage license and participated in a qualified ceremony, the license becomes a marriage certificate that must be returned to our office for recording.

Our office only records marriage certificates for marriage licenses that were issued in Los Angeles County.

If your license was obtained in another California county or another state, we cannot record your certificate and will not have your marriage record on file.

Submitting a marriage license application or purchasing a marriage license does not mean you are legally married. You must take part in a civil or religious ceremony, and then ensure the completed marriage license is returned to our office for recording.

We Do Not Maintain Divorce Records

Our office does not maintain any divorce records or information. To obtain divorce record information, visit the Los Angeles Superior Court.