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How long is a marriage license valid in Los Angeles County?

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Direct answer

The license used in Los Angeles County is valid for 90 days. Measured from the date the license is issued. A license that expires unused cannot be revived — a new license must be purchased. This is a different clock from the online application, which is held on file for 90 days from the date it is submitted.

Published rule and conditions

Marriage license validity
90 days

Measured from the date the license is issued. A license that expires unused cannot be revived — a new license must be purchased. This is a different clock from the online application, which is held on file for 90 days from the date it is submitted.

Official requirement

Now that you have your marriage license, which is valid for 90 days, you and your future spouse may be married by your choice of one of the following persons qualified to perform marriage ceremonies:

Issuing office

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk

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Official sources for this answer

  • Recording Your Marriage CertificateLos Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk - checked July 30, 2026

    Once you are married, you must return your marriage license to our Norwalk office to be recorded. We do NOT automatically send you a copy of your marriage certificate. Now that you have your marriage license, which is valid for 90 days, you and your future spouse may be married by your choice of one of the following persons qualified to perform marriage ceremonies: A priest, minister or rabbi of any religious denomination who is 18 years of age or older / An active or retired Judge, Commissioner, or Assistant Commissioner of a court in this State / A City Clerk, while that person holds office / A Deputy Commissioner of Civil Marriages / A member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors / A person who holds or formerly held an elected office of a city or county.

  • California Marriage License General InformationCalifornia Department of Public Health, Vital Records - checked July 30, 2026

    You do not need to be a California resident to marry in California. Marriage by proxy is NOT allowed in California. Blood tests are NOT required to obtain a marriage license in California. Both parties must appear in person and bring valid picture identification to the County Clerk's Office to apply for a marriage license in California. Marriage licenses are valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. If you do not get married within 90 days, the license will no longer be valid. You must purchase a new license. No waiting period between issuance and ceremony is stated anywhere on this page.

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