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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 3Pt. 4Ch. 1§ 508 Confidential Marriage Certificate Access

§ 508 Confidential Marriage Certificate Access

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§ 508 Confidential Marriage Certificate Access

This law says that when a couple gets a confidential marriage license, they must also get an application to request a certified copy of their marriage certificate from the county clerk.

Key Takeaways

  • •If you get a confidential marriage license, you’ll get a form to request a copy of your marriage certificate later.
  • •This copy is official and comes from the county clerk.
  • •The law helps keep your marriage record private unless you need to show it.

Example

A couple gets married in private and wants to keep their marriage record confidential.

After getting their confidential marriage license, they will receive an application form to later request an official copy of their marriage certificate from the county clerk if they need it.

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§ 508 Confidential Marriage Certificate Access

Upon issuance of a confidential marriage license, parties shall be provided with an application to obtain a certified copy of the confidential marriage certificate from the county clerk. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 816, Sec. 28. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative January 1, 2008, by Sec. 56 of Ch. 816.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

confidential marriage licensecertified copyconfidential marriage certificatecounty clerk

Related Statutes

  • § 501 Confidential Marriage License Issuance
  • § 503 Confidential License Issuance
  • § 504 Confidential License Validity Period
  • § 506 Confidential Marriage License Return
  • § 509 Confidential Marriage Certificate Access

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 508.
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