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Confidential marriage is in most respects the same as any old legal marriage—solemnized and binding. But confidential marriage licenses, unlike regular marriage licenses, are not part of the public record.

You must present your marriage license to a person AUTHORIZED TO SOLEMNIZE MARRIAGES, such as a Judge, Clergy person, or Deputy Commissioner as listed in Family Code Sections 400-402. You are NOT MARRIED UNTIL A MARRIAGE CEREMONY is performed. Ceremony must be in California.

California Regulations: Section 400-402 of the California Family Code states that any “authorized person of any religious denomination” may officiate a wedding, including those who have received authorization via the Internet from religious groups.

Certified copies of confidential marriage records are only available from the County Clerk's Office in the county where the confidential marriage license was issued. Only the two individuals named on the marriage certificate can obtain copies of confidential marriage records.

If a minister is a California notary public and is authorized by the county, he is able to issue a confidential marriage license, provided he offers the service. Conversely, he cannot issue a public license.

The significant difference is that the confidential marriage license is confidential, and only the married couple can procure copies of it from the recorder's office. Comparatively, the public license is part of public record, which means anyone can request copies, provided they pay the required fees.

A confidential marriage in California requires two unmarried persons and a person solemnizing the marriage. No witness is required nor are they authorized to sign the confidential marriage license.

Confidential Marriage License The participating parties must be living together as spouses at the time they apply for the marriage license, and must sign an affidavit on the license attesting to those facts. Effective 1/01/15 - The couple may be married in any county in California.

What is a secret marriage? It is a way for couples to marry without public knowledge. Why would someone want a secret marriage? To protect themselves or their family from embarrassment. Perhaps a couple has been living together for a long time and everyone thinks that they are already married.

A confidential marriage in California requires two unmarried persons and a person solemnizing the marriage. No witness is required nor are they authorized to sign the confidential marriage license.

You are not required to get married in the county where you purchase the confidential marriage license; however, you must be married in California. You must file the license in the county where it was purchased. No witnesses are required to be at the ceremony, AND no witnesses sign on the marriage license.

Privacy is the most common reason for obtaining a confidential marriage license. Celebrities and politicians value their privacy. However, a confidential marriage license can also be beneficial if you do not want your family, ex-partner, or employer to know about the wedding.

Confidential marriage is in most respects the same as any old legal marriage—solemnized and binding. But confidential marriage licenses, unlike regular marriage licenses, are not part of the public record.

You must present your marriage license to a person AUTHORIZED TO SOLEMNIZE MARRIAGES, such as a Judge, Clergy person, or Deputy Commissioner as listed in Family Code Sections 400-402. You are NOT MARRIED UNTIL A MARRIAGE CEREMONY is performed. Ceremony must be in California.

California Regulations: Section 400-402 of the California Family Code states that any “authorized person of any religious denomination” may officiate a wedding, including those who have received authorization via the Internet from religious groups.

Certified copies of confidential marriage records are only available from the County Clerk's Office in the county where the confidential marriage license was issued. Only the two individuals named on the marriage certificate can obtain copies of confidential marriage records.

If a minister is a California notary public and is authorized by the county, he is able to issue a confidential marriage license, provided he offers the service. Conversely, he cannot issue a public license.

The significant difference is that the confidential marriage license is confidential, and only the married couple can procure copies of it from the recorder's office. Comparatively, the public license is part of public record, which means anyone can request copies, provided they pay the required fees.

A confidential marriage in California requires two unmarried persons and a person solemnizing the marriage. No witness is required nor are they authorized to sign the confidential marriage license.

Confidential Marriage License The participating parties must be living together as spouses at the time they apply for the marriage license, and must sign an affidavit on the license attesting to those facts. Effective 1/01/15 - The couple may be married in any county in California.

What is a secret marriage? It is a way for couples to marry without public knowledge. Why would someone want a secret marriage? To protect themselves or their family from embarrassment. Perhaps a couple has been living together for a long time and everyone thinks that they are already married.

A confidential marriage in California requires two unmarried persons and a person solemnizing the marriage. No witness is required nor are they authorized to sign the confidential marriage license.

You are not required to get married in the county where you purchase the confidential marriage license; however, you must be married in California. You must file the license in the county where it was purchased. No witnesses are required to be at the ceremony, AND no witnesses sign on the marriage license.

Privacy is the most common reason for obtaining a confidential marriage license. Celebrities and politicians value their privacy. However, a confidential marriage license can also be beneficial if you do not want your family, ex-partner, or employer to know about the wedding.