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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 3Pt. 4Ch. 1§ 509 Confidential Marriage Certificate Access

§ 509 Confidential Marriage Certificate Access

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§ 509 Confidential Marriage Certificate Access

This law says that people who had a confidential marriage can get a copy of their marriage certificate from the county clerk. They have to fill out an application and pay a fee.

Key Takeaways

  • •Only people who are part of a confidential marriage can get a copy of the certificate.
  • •You need to fill out an application to get the copy.
  • •You have to pay a fee to get the copy.

Example

John and Jane got married in a confidential marriage and now need a copy of their marriage certificate for legal reasons.

They can go to the county clerk's office, fill out an application, and pay a fee to get a certified copy of their confidential marriage certificate.

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§ 509 Confidential Marriage Certificate Access

(a) A party to a confidential marriage may obtain a certified copy of the confidential marriage certificate from the county clerk of the county in which the certificate is filed by submitting an application that satisfies the requirements of Chapter 14 (commencing with Section 103525) of Part 1 of Division 102 of the Health and Safety Code. (b) Copies of a confidential marriage certificate may be issued to the parties to the marriage upon payment of the fee equivalent to that charged for copies of a marriage certificate. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 412, Sec. 2. (AB 130) Effective January 1, 2010.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

confidential marriagecertified copycounty clerkChapter 14Health and Safety Code

Related Statutes

  • § 508 Confidential Marriage Certificate Access
  • § 3412 Interstate Child Custody Cooperation
  • § 500.5 Marriage License To Certificate
  • § 501 Confidential Marriage License Issuance
  • § 503 Confidential License Issuance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 509.
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