§ 350 Marriage License Requirement

Family Code·California

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This law says you need a marriage license before getting married. If one person is away, someone else can get the license for them.

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•You need a marriage license before getting married.
•Both people should get the license together.
•If one person is away, someone else can get the license for them.

Example

John and Jane want to get married.

They must go to the county clerk to get a marriage license first. If John is overseas, someone he trusts can get the license for him.

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§ 350 Marriage License Requirement

(a) Before entering a marriage, or declaring a marriage pursuant to Section 425, the parties shall first obtain a marriage license from a county clerk. (b) If a marriage is to be entered into pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 420, the attorney-in-fact shall appear before the county clerk on behalf of the party who is overseas, as prescribed in subdivision (a). (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 476, Sec. 1. Effective September 10, 2004.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

marriage license county clerk attorney-in-fact Section 425 subdivision (b) of Section 420

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 350.

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