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Jail Marriages

1. Obtain a "Jail Marriages" package, which contains all necessary forms and

instructions.

2. Fill out a marriage license application, and take it with you during a normal visit.

When you hear your fiancee's name called for the visit, ask one of the deputies to pass

the application to your fiancee for him to fill in his information. If you can't visit to fill out

the form, you can mail it to your fiancee, but remember that this will probably delay your

marriage.

3. Obtain a marriage license.

4. Mail (at least 15 days in advance) a photocopy of the completed license, and a

completed inmate marriage application to:

Inmate Marriage Coordinator

Religious & Volunteer Services Office

441 Bauchet Street #1060

Los Angeles, CA 90012

5. The Inmate Marriage Coordinator will send the package to the appropriate facility for

approval. Once approval has been granted, The Coordinator will call the applicant to

schedule a ceremony.

6. On the day of the scheduled ceremony, the non-inmate applicant must bring one

witness and the original wedding license. Both the applicant and the witness must have

government issued photo identification.

7. Immediately prior to the ceremony, for one hour, the Chaplain will counsel the

prospective bride and groom. This counseling will include the ethical and legal

responsibilities of marriage and may include religious or spiritual counsel.

8. During the ceremony, the bride and groom will be separated by glass. There can be

no touching or kissing. No rings or any other items may be exchanged.

9. After the ceremony, the Chaplain will sign the marriage license, and the witness

must sign. The non-inmate bride/groom must return the original, signed, license to the

Los Angeles County Recorder's Office.

Inmate Marriage Permission Request

I, ____________________________, would like to be married in a ceremony in Los Angeles County

Jail, between myself and __________________________, booking number______________ who is

an inmate in your custody.

My address is: ____________________________________________________________________

My telephone is:________________________________

My Driver’s License number is:_____________________ Issuing State:______________________

My Birth date is: ________________________________

G I would like to bring my own minister to officiate

G I would like to be married by a Jail Chaplain, at no additional cost to me.

Please specify your religious preference: __________________________________________

I understand that marriages are allowed inside the Los Angeles County Jail as a convenience for

inmates. I must obtain a legal marriage license before my application will be processed. During the

ceremony, I will not be allowed to touch, kiss, or exchange rings with my fiancee. As a visitor to a Jail

Facility, I am subject to all the jail visiting rules and regulations.

______________________________________

Signature Date

OFFICE USE ONLY

Date application received: ____________________________ Received by: __________________________________

Date forwarded for approval: ___________________ Facility: ______________________________

G Approved G Denied - Reason: __________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Date: _______________________________ By: __________________________________

Date returned to Religious & Volunteer Services: _________________________________________

Date Marriage Scheduled:__________________________ Time: ____________________________

Chaplain assigned: ________________________________________________________________

Instructions

1. This form must be filled in completely.

2. You must attach a photocopy of your valid marriage licence.

3. Sign and date this application.

4. Mail this application and a copy of your marriage license, at least two weeks in advance, to:

Inmate Marriage Coordinator

Religious & Volunteer Services Office

441 Bauchet Street #1060

Los Angeles, CA, 90012

5. Once your application has been approved or denied, the Inmate Marriage Coordinator will contact

you to schedule your ceremony (or notify you that your application has been denied).

GETTING A MARRIAGE LICENSE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY

A marriage license can be issued from one of the following locations if requested 1 hour or

more prior to closing, or during hours listed (by law it cannot be issued by mail):

Catalina

Catalina Branch Court, Avalon (310) 510-0026

(Call for an appointment)

Beverly Hills

9355 Burton Way, 1st Floor, Beverly Hills (310) 288-1261

Hrs: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F

Lancaster

1028 W. Avenue J2, Lancaster (661) 945-6446

Hrs: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F

LAX Courthouse

11701 S. La Cienega Blvd, 6th Floor, LAX Courthouse (310) 727-6142

Hrs: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F

Los Angeles

4716 East Cesar Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles (323) 260-2991

Hrs: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F

Compton

7807 S. Compton Avenue, Room 215, Los Angeles (323) 586-6192

Hrs: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F

Norwalk

12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk (562) 462-2137

Hrs: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., M-F

The Norwalk Facility is open 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month.

Van Nuys

14340 West Sylvan Street, Van Nuys (818) 374-7176

Hrs: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F

You must present your application to the cashier no later than the hour listed in the above

chart to obtain the license on the same day. The processing time is 1 hour. For same day

services we recommend that you be at the office by 3 p.m. Applications presented after 4 p.m.

are placed on "will-call pick-up" on the next business day. The bride and groom must both

appear to pick up the marriage license.

The marriage license is usually processed in two hours after submitting the application.

However, the waiting time may vary depending on the workload at the location where you are

requesting your license. We recommend that you visit our offices on Monday through Thursday

for faster service.

To obtain a marriage license, which is valid for 90 days, by law both bride and groom must

appear to complete the application and pay the required fee, which is $70 for a regular license

and $70 for a confidential license. Payments can be made in cash or by check or money order.

If paying by check, valid identification i.e. driver's license of the signer is required and must be

presented at time of request.

Both the bride and groom must be present and produce "Proof of Identity" and age

documents, such as a driver's license, passport or alien resident card. Photo and age

verification is mandatory. A birth certificate or baptismal record may be presented along with a

picture form identification. All documents must be in English. Documents in any other language

must be submitted with an English translation by a certified translator.

A marriage license application may also be submitted on-line at:

https://regrec2.co.la.ca.us/SECURED/MARRIAGE/mrglicense.asp

A blood test and health certificate are not required to obtain a marriage license.

There is no residence or citizenship status requirement.

Applicants must be unmarried. A previous marriage is valid until the final date of

dissolution. Written proof of a divorce or the dissolution of a previous marriage is required, if

the event occurred within the last two years or less. If the final dissolution was more than two

years, written proof may not be required, but the date of the final dissolution must be provided

at the same time the license is requested.

Applicants living together as husband and wife who meet the required conditions may

request a confidential marriage license that must be used in Los Angeles County.

Proxy marriages are not legal.

Solemnizing Qualifications:

After you obtain a marriage license, which is valid for 90-days, you may be married by your

choice of one of the following persons qualified to perform marriage ceremonies: 1) a priest,

minister or rabbi of any religious denomination who is 18 years of age or older; 2) an active or

retired Judge, Commissioner, or Assistant Commissioner of a court or record or Justice Court

in this State; or 3) by a Deputy Commissioner of Civil Marriages.

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Marriage License Application

City Ceremony Will Take Place: ___________________________

Date of Ceremony: ___________________________

License Type applying for:

F Public – $70.00 (Record will become public record once recorded)

F Confidential – $70.00 (Record will be closed, and not opened to public once recorded)

F Other –$70.00 For Denomination (Buddhist, Muslim, Bahai, etc.)

GROOM’S PERSONAL DATA

BRIDE’S PERSONAL DATA

GROOM’S ID or DL# Exp:

BRIDE’S ID or DL# Exp:

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name (Family):

Current Last Name (If Different):

Date of Birth:

Birth Last Name (If Different):

State of Birth:

Date of Birth:

Number of Previous Marriages:

State of Birth:

Last Marriage Ended By (1):

F Death FDivorce FAnnulment

Number of Previous Marriages:

Date Last Marriage Ended Month/Day/Year:

Last Marriage Ended By (1):

F Death F Divorce F Annulment

Job Title:

Date Last Marriage Ended Month/Day/Year:

Type of Business:

Job Title:

Education 1-19 (Total Years Completed):

Type of Business:

Father’s Full Name:

Education 1-19 (Total Years Completed):

Father’s State of Birth:

Father’s Full Name:

Mother’s Full Maiden Name:

Father’s State of Birth:

Mother’s State of Birth:

Mother’s Full Maiden Name:

Groom’s Address:

Mother’s State of Birth:

City: Zip:

Bride’s Address:

County

City: Zip:

Mailing Address:

County:

City: Zip:

Mailing Address (If Different):

County:

City: Zip:

Daytime Phone Number:

County:

Please read reverse side

CONNY B. McCORMACK

Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK

P.O. BOX 53120, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90053-0120 / (562) 462-2137

REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A MARRIAGE LICENSE

MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION

To apply for and obtain a marriage license on the same day, both applicants must appear together at the Office of the

Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk in Norwalk or at a district office to complete an application and have it submitted to the

cashier no later than 4 p.m. (or 3:30 p.m. at District Offices). The processing time to complete the license is 1 hour. For

same day service we recommend that you be at the office by 3 p.m. When applications are submitted after 4 p.m. at

Norwalk or 3:30 p.m. at the District Offices, the couple may pick up the license together on the following business day.

PROOF OF AGE

A valid California I.D., driver’s license, passport or alien resident card must be presented as proof of age. A certified birth

certificate or baptismal record and a picture form of identification issued by a government agency will also be accepted for

that purpose. Documents must be in English. If the document is in another language, it must be accompanied by a certified

English translation. Documentation which has expired is not acceptable.

Anyone under 18 must also provide a notarized parent or guardian consent statement and a Superior Court Order granting

the minor permission to marry. Please call this office for more information about these requirements (562) 462-2137.

3. All persons previously married must present a copy of divorce/annulment papers if the event occurred within two years or

less.

MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

A. Regular Marriage License

Fee: $70

A marriage license is valid for 90 days from the date it was obtained. The marriage license can be used only

within the State of California.

B. Confidential Marriage License

Fee: $70

Couple (not minors) must be living together as man and wife. A Confidential Marriage License is valid for 90

days and must be used in the county where it is issued. A confidential marriage license is not a public record.

Information pertaining to the facts of marriage can be obtained by the couple or by court order.

CIVIL CEREMONY Fee: $25

Civil marriage ceremonies are performed at the Norwalk Office Monday through Friday (except holidays) by appointment

only. The Beverly Hills district office will schedule a ceremony on Thursday’s by appointment only. The East Los

Angeles, Florence-Firestone, LAX Airport and Van Nuys District Offices will schedule on Fridays by appointment only.

You must bring your own witness for the ceremony. Please contact each office at the number listed below to schedule an

appointment.

LOCATIONS WHERE A MARRIAGE LICENSE CAN BE OBTAINED

NORWALK LOS ANGELES

12400 Imperial Highway, Room 1002 4716 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave. (Formerly Brooklyn Ave.)

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

(5620 462-2137 (323) 260-2991

LANCASTER CATALINA BRANCH COURT (By Appointment Only)

335 A East Avenue K-6 Avalon, CA 90704

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday

(661) 723-4494 (310) 510-0026

BEVERLY HILLS VAN NUYS

9355 Burton Way, 1

Floor 14340 West Sylvan Street

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

(310) 288-1261 (818) 374-7176

LAX AIRPORT FLORENCE FIRESTONE

11701 S. La Cienega Blvd., 6

Floor 7807 S. Compton Ave., Rm. 215

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

(310) 727-6142 (323) 586-6192

07/2007