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HOW TO OBTAIN A
CALIFORNIA MARRIAGE LICENSE
in Ventura County
Marriage licenses can be obtained at the County Government Center in
Ventura at the office of the County Clerk, Hall of Administration,
Lower Plaza, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009-1210 (805)
654-3788.
APPLICANTS 18 YEARS AND OVER
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BOTH applicants must be present.
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DOCUMENTATION, such as a valid driver's license with
photo, is required to verify name, age, and identity, and final
divorce papers to verify the date of divorce and bride's current
name.
Check to confirm the FEE. . (If check, check must be drawn on a
California bank and proof of California residence is required.)
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There is no waiting period. The license may be used upon
issuance. The license is valid for 90 days.
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The ceremony may take place anywhere in the State of California.
After the ceremony, the license/certificate is returned to the
Ventura County Recorder's Office. After recording, copies may be
obtained from the County Recorder's Office upon request either in
person or by mail. The fee for a certified copy is $12. County
Recorder office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday.
APPLICANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE
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In addition to the identification, consent of one parent or
legal guardian and a court order are required.
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Consent forms can be obtained from the County Clerk's Office.
The consent form must be signed in the presence of a Deputy County
Clerk or a Notary Public by one parent or legal guardian. The
person consenting must present proof of identity. If the legal
guardian is signing the consent, bring the certified Letters of
Guardianship.
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