SKIP the Courthouse! Ask Donna about issuing you a Confidential Marriage license !!

First, know that California is an easy state to get legally married in. You can use any California issued marriage license anywhere in the state. There is no residency rule. If it is easier to get a license issued in your home county in California that is fine, just bring it to the ceremony and I will send it back to the courthouse where you received it.
Be sure to ask the clerk what the instructions are for getting the certified copies after the ceremony.

Click HERE to download an application and make an appointment in San Diego. The license is valid for 90 days.

Public Marriage License:

Effective immediately so you can use it right away and is valid for 90 days.

One witness required – Two may be used.

Certified copies of the marriage certificate are available approximately 10 business days once it is filed. It may be obtained by requesting it from the marriage license office.

Be sure to ask the clerk what the instructions are for getting the certified copies.

The Marriage License is part of public record. Anyone can get a copy.

Confidential Marriage License 

Everything is the same as Public Marriage License with three exceptions:

NO witnesses required. (This is a plus in avoiding witness mistakes when signing the license,  duplicate licenses are $79 to fix the error)

Couple must be at least 18 years of age and residing together as a married couple for a confidential license.

Not a public record. The actual license is not released to anyone but the couple or court order.

Confidential Marriage License issued by Officiant Donna:

Officiant Donna is now a Notary Public authorized to issue Confidential Marriage licenses! Save yourself a trip to the courthouse! 

The couple is NOT required to appear at the marriage license office. Donna will get the necessary information from you and order the license. I will bring it to the ceremony where the couple will sign.  The fee for this service is $300 which includes the $144 marriage license fee.

Confidential Marriage license -everything is the same as Public Marriage License with three exceptions:

NO witnesses required. (This is a plus in avoiding witness mistakes when signing the license,  duplicate licenses are $79 to fix the error)

Couple must be at least 18 years of age and residing together as a married couple for a confidential license.

Not a public record. The actual license is not released to anyone but the couple or court order.