FAQ

Same Day Marriage offers same-day wedding services through a simple appointment booking process. We provide complete marriage license processing and legal ceremony performance in a single visit — eliminating the need for courthouse trips.

Our Simple 6-Step Process:

1. Schedule Your Appointment - Book at our office or your preferred location and bring valid ID

2. Complete Documentation - Fill out and sign all required forms, including marriage licenses

3. Notarization - Our Notary Public will notarize the marriage licenses and Sworn Statement

4. Customize Your Ceremony - Personalize your wedding ceremony to your preferences

5. Official Signing - Our Ordained Minister signs the marriage licenses following the ceremony

6. Filing & Delivery - We file all documents with the County of Los Angeles, provide immediate Proof of Marriage, and order your official License and Certificate of Marriage for mail delivery within 6-8 weeks

Yes, California has no mandatory waiting period, and Same Day Marriage is legally authorized to both issue marriage licenses and conduct ceremonies on the same day.

The quickest method is through an authorized private service like Same Day Marriage, which streamlines the entire process by combining license processing and ceremony completion in a single appointment.

Same Day Marriage offers licensed officiants and venue space for elopements and pop-up wedding ceremonies.

California has no waiting period requirement for marriage licenses. Services like Same Day Marriage enable immediate same-day weddings without any delays.

A courthouse wedding involves scheduling an appointment with the county clerk, obtaining a marriage license, and participating in a civil ceremony conducted by a government official. However, Same Day Marriage provides the same legal results through a faster, simpler, and more convenient process.

No. California law mandates a ceremony, though it can be brief and simple. Same Day Marriage offers expedited legal ceremonies that meet all state requirements.

Through Same Day Marriage, the license is issued immediately during your appointment at our location, eliminating the need for a separate county clerk visit.

No, a marriage license is mandatory in California. However, Same Day Marriage Today issues the license immediately during your appointment, eliminating the need for a separate county clerk visit.

An Over the Desk Wedding is a fast, straightforward legal marriage ceremony. Same Day Marriage specializes in this service — providing minimal ceremonies without extensive planning while handling all required legal documentation.

Same Day Marriage offers complete marriage license and ceremony packages starting at just $360, with all services available at an affordable bundled rate.

California permits same-day legal marriages without waiting periods. Other states with similar regulations include Nevada, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, and Indiana, among others. However, California offers one of the most streamlined processes, particularly through authorized services like Same Day Marriage.