Same-Day Military Weddings in Los Angeles, CA

The DEERS Office (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System) is available to enroll your spouse for military benefits.

Things to bring:

• Marriage Certificate
• Spouse's ID and SSN
• Completed form DD 1172-2
• Your military ID

Search for locations: https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/

Submit the appropriate BAH form for your branch:

• Army: DA Form 5960
• Navy/Marine Corps: Dependency Application via NSIPS
• Air Force/Space Force: AF Form 594
• Coast Guard: CG-4170A

Items to include:

• Certified Marriage Certificate
• Copy of Spouse’s ID
• Orders if applicable

Submit to:

• Finance Office or
• Admin/Personnel Office (PSD, S1, etc.)

Once DEERS has been updated:

• Enroll your spouse in Tricare Prime or Select
• Enroll in Tricare Dental Plan (TDP) if desired

More information here:

🔗 https://tricare.mil/

• Update SGLI Beneficiaries: https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/
• Add Spouse to Emergency Contact (Record of Emergency Data)
• Update Service Record (Page 2 / RED)
• Start Command Sponsorship paperwork (for overseas assignments)
• Start Immigration process (if spouse is not a U.S. citizen)

Absolutely! California does not require residency for marriage, which makes Same Day Marriage an excellent option for military personnel stationed anywhere in the United States or abroad. You simply need to appear in person with valid identification and the required documentation to obtain your marriage license and complete your ceremony on the same day.

You will receive immediate proof of marriage documentation at your appointment, which is sufficient for most initial benefit updates. Your official certified marriage certificate will be mailed to you within 6–8 weeks after the ceremony, once the marriage license has been officially recorded with the County of Los Angeles.

Yes, our mobile service is available throughout the Los Angeles area, including military bases, provided we can coordinate access. We also travel to homes, hotels, parks, or any meaningful location of your choice, making it convenient for you to marry surrounded by the people and places that matter most.

If your previous marriage ended within the last two years, you must bring a certified copy of your divorce decree, death certificate, annulment, or dissolution of domestic partnership. If your previous marriage ended more than two years ago, you'll need to know the exact date it ended (month, day, and year) for your new marriage license application.