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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 3Pt. 4Ch. 1§ 504 Confidential License Validity Period

§ 504 Confidential License Validity Period

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§ 504 Confidential License Validity Period

This law says a secret marriage license only works for 90 days after you get it.

Key Takeaways

  • •A secret marriage license expires after 90 days.
  • •You must get married within 90 days, or the license is no good.
  • •This rule started in 2015.

Example

A couple gets a secret marriage license but waits 6 months to get married.

Their license won't work anymore because they didn't use it within 90 days.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 504 Confidential License Validity Period

A confidential marriage license is valid only for a period of 90 days after its issuance by the county clerk. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 913, Sec. 16. (AB 2747) Effective January 1, 2015.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

confidential marriage license90 dayscounty clerkStats. 2014, Ch. 913, Sec. 16 (AB 2747)January 1, 2015

Related Statutes

  • § 501 Confidential Marriage License Issuance
  • § 503 Confidential License Issuance
  • § 506 Confidential Marriage License Return
  • § 508 Confidential Marriage Certificate Access
  • § 510 Confidential Marriage License Replacement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 504.
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