INSTRUCTIONS: LOS ANGELES MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION

Couples who wish to marry in Los Angeles must submit an application either online or in person to obtain a marriage license. The license must be picked up in person from one of the eight offices of the Los Angeles County Registrar. This document can be obtained in advance from the website of the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.

Los Angeles Marriage License Application Step 1: Couples must both complete one half of the application. It does not matter which partner completes which side of the form. You may choose to include information about your gender and which partner is the bride and groom if you wish, but this is optional. The information required from both parties is identical. The instructions below apply to both parties.

Los Angeles Marriage License Application Step 2: Both people should enter the name of their government-issued ID or driver's license.

Los Angeles Marriage License Application Step 3: Both parties should enter their full names, including their last name at birth if it was different.

Los Angeles Marriage License Application Step 4: Both parties should enter their date of birth and the state in which they were born.

Los Angeles Marriage License Application Step 5: If either party was previously married, indicate whether the marriage was ended by death, divorce or annulment. Provide the date that the previous marriage was terminated.

Los Angeles Marriage License Application Step 6: Enter the full name of both parents, including the mother's name. Provide the state of birth for both parents.

Los Angeles Marriage License Application Step 7: Both parties should provide a full mailing address, including their city and county.

Los Angeles Marriage License Application Step 8: Only one person need enter an email address and daytime phone number.

Los Angeles Marriage License Application Step 9: If either party wants to change their middle or last name after their marriage to reflect their new relationship, they may indicate their new middle or last name at the bottom of the page where indicated.

Los Angeles Marriage License Application Step 10: Both parties should sign the document.

Los Angeles Marriage License Application Step 11: The application should be submitted. If this is done in person, the processing time is expected to last approximately one hour.