The Orange County Register of Deeds office accepts documents through four primary sources. Documents are prioritized for recording in the order listed:. This department was designed to provide information and services to the public, insight into what we do and to answer any questions you may have concerning the services we provide. If you have any other additional questions, or if we may be of help in any other way, please feel free to contact our office at Please note that if you wish to locate data containing present tax information or map location, you may want to visit the Tax Department or Land Records GIS Division before searching with this department.
Certified Copies
For both spouses , or party A and party B, the information needed for marriage license requirements is below. A valid photo I. There is no waiting period. You will receive your marriage license immediately after you submit your application. If divorced within the last 90 days, please provide a certified copy of the divorce decree.
Obtaining a Birth Certificate in Person
If spouse is deceased within the previous 90 days, please provide a certified copy of the death certificate. Marriage by proxy is NOT allowed in California. Family Code, Section a , requires the two parties, marriage officiant and witness if applicable be physically present together in the same location for the marriage to be performed. Getting a marriage license with your new name on it does not mean your name has automatically changed. If you need to change your last name, you can use an online marriage name change kit.
If either partner is under 18, one parent or legal guardian must be present. If a parent can not be present, due to death, separation, divorce or other circumstances, proper evidence must be presented for verification.
In-Person Request
You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. The couple must schedule an appointment with a counselor and then appear before a superior court judge.
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California Family Code, Section states the persons authorized to solemnize marriage ceremonies in California are as follows:. A judge or retired judge, commissioner of civil marriages or retired commissioner of civil marriages, commissioner or retired commissioner, or assistant commissioner of a court of record in this state.
A judge or retired judge of a court of appeals, a district court, or a court created by an act of Congress the judges of which are entitled to hold office during good behavior.
A legislator or constitutional officer of this state or a member of Congress who represents a district within this state, while that person holds office. The person solemnizing the marriage must return the original marriage license to the County Clerk or County Recorder as applicable within 10 days of the date of the ceremony.
Los Angeles. San Benito. San Bernardino. San Diego. San Francisco.
San Joaquin. San Luis Obispo.
California Counties Birth Certificate, Death Record, Marriage License and More (N-R)
San Mateo. Santa Barbara. Santa Clara. Santa Cruz.