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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 3Pt. 4Ch. 2§ 531 Confidential Marriage Authorization

§ 531 Confidential Marriage Authorization

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§ 531 Confidential Marriage Authorization

This law explains how a notary public can apply to perform confidential marriages. It lists what information they must provide and where to submit the application.

Key Takeaways

  • •A notary public must apply to the county clerk where they live to perform confidential marriages.
  • •The application requires personal details like name, birth date, address, and employer information.
  • •The applicant must pay a fee when submitting the application.
  • •The county clerk has the final say on whether to approve the application.

Example

A notary public wants to start performing confidential marriages in their county.

They must fill out an application with their personal details, work information, and pay a fee. The county clerk will then decide whether to approve their request.

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§ 531 Confidential Marriage Authorization

(a) An application for approval to authorize confidential marriages pursuant to this part shall be submitted to the county clerk in the county in which the notary public who is applying for the approval resides. The county clerk shall exercise reasonable discretion as to whether to approve applications. (b) The application shall include all of the following: (1) The full name of the applicant. (2) The date of birth of the applicant. (3) The applicant’s current residential address and telephone number. (4) The address and telephone number of the place where the applicant will issue confidential marriage licenses. (5) The full name of the applicant’s employer if the applicant is employed by another person. (6) Whether or not the applicant has engaged in any of the acts specified in Section 8214.1 of the Government Code. (c) The application shall be accompanied by the fee provided for in Section 536. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 816, Sec. 33. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative January 1, 2008, by Sec. 56 of Ch. 816.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

confidential marriagescounty clerknotary publicSection 536

Related Statutes

  • § 530 Notary Confidential Marriage Licenses
  • § 536 Confidential Marriage Fees
  • § 425 Marriage Record Correction Process
  • § 532 Notary Confidential Marriage Training
  • § 533 Confidential Marriage License Renewal

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 531.
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