It’s still possible to get married online in California! While general availability of online marriage licenses and ceremonies in California “officially” ended with the pandemic, there are still several ways to be legally married on the web. Depending on your circumstances, tying the knot online might be the most convenient way to get legally married – scroll down to learn more about how to get married online in the Sunshine State!
If you’re interested in getting married in person in the greater San Francisco area, then please take a look at our California officiant services page for packages and pricing. Cali Officiants is here to help you!
How to Get Married Online in California
It’s easy and convenient to get legally married online anywhere in California with Online Marriage! Follow these steps and use the button below to start your application:
- Ensure that both you and your partner have high-quality photos of a valid (not expired) Driver’s License or Passport for ID verification
- Take a high-quality “selfie” photos of yourselves that look similar to the photo in your ID (if you aren’t wearing glasses in your ID photo then take them off for your selfie)
- Choose the address where you’d like your marriage certificate delivered
- Have a credit card ready to pay the required fees
- Click the button below to get started!
The Online Marriage process in California can take anywhere from 24-72 hours depending on how quickly your application documents are submitted and approved. Many couples are able to complete the whole process and get legally married in only a few hours!
The best part about Online Marriage is that the entire process happens virtually – the marriage application, the marriage license, the ceremony (which happens via video conference), and delivery of a digital marriage certificate. A paper hardcopy of your marriage certificate is then shipped to your address within a week or so.
Other Options
While the process described above is the easiest and most convenient option for couples in California to get married on the web, it’s not the only option. You can also get special permission from your local county clerk’s office to apply for a California marriage license online, and even in some cases have the ceremony conducted online. The only downside is that it has to be approved by the clerk’s office, and is typically only available for couples with extenuating circumstances such as active duty military deployment.
Every county clerk’s office has their own rules and procedure for seeking permission to do some (or all) of the process online, so check with your local clerk to see what’s required. Otherwise, we highly recommend using the links above to get married online in California quickly and easily.
California Wedding Officiant Services
If you’re interested in getting married in person in the greater San Francisco bay area, then Cali Officiants is here to serve you! We offer several packages ranging from simple legal marriage license signings to full-scale weddings with hundreds of guests. Please visit our California Wedding Officiants page for more information. Thank you!