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  2. Begin by filling out your personal information in Section 1, including your first name, middle name, current last name, and last name at birth if applicable.
  3. Provide your date of birth and state/country of birth in fields 2 and 3. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for the application.
  4. In Section 5, indicate how your last marriage ended and provide the date it ended. This section is important for verifying your marital status.
  5. Complete the address fields (6-9) with your current residential information to ensure proper identification.
  6. Fill out parental information in Sections 10 and 11, including full names and states of birth for both parents.
  7. Review all entries carefully before signing in Sections 23 and 24 to confirm that all provided information is true and correct.

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In California, the marriage certificate process involves applying at the county clerks office with the required documents and paying a fee. The waiting period to receive your certificate can range from immediately to several weeks, influenced by factors like county procedures and peak seasons.
Places to look for Marriage Records Church records of marriages. City and County civil registrations. Family Bibles and personal histories. Google and other website search engines, and dont forget to search Google Books. Locating United States Vital Records. Newspapers often listed articles about marriages.
You will need to contact the County Recorders Office in the county where the marriage license was issued. CDPH Vital Records is continually indexing marriage records and will post updates on the website as more years become available for request.
There are two types of marriage licenses commonly issued in California. The public marriage license and confidential marriage license. In addition to the general requirements listed above, there are additional requirements for each of the licenses listed below.
The marriage license is registered at the County Recorders Office in the county where the license was purchased, and is a public record. Anyone may request copies of the marriage license by submitting the required fee to the County Recorder.

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Both applicants must be present. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS: A valid government-issued, picture identification is required to verify name, age, and identity, along with any other document that may be applicable for the issuance of a marriage license (e.g. adoption papers, superior court name change, etc.).
You can verify a persons marital status by searching public marriage records on the states official registration portal if available. However, you might need credentials to access it.

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