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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 3Pt. 4Ch. 2§ 534 Confidential Marriage License Notaries

§ 534 Confidential Marriage License Notaries

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§ 534 Confidential Marriage License Notaries

This law says the county must keep a public list of notaries who can issue confidential marriage licenses. Notaries must update their info so the list stays correct.

Key Takeaways

  • •The county clerk must keep a public list of notaries who can issue confidential marriage licenses.
  • •Notaries on the list must update their info (like address or phone number) so the list stays accurate.
  • •Anyone can look at this list to find a notary for a private marriage license.

Example

A couple wants to get married privately and needs a notary to issue a confidential marriage license.

They can check the county’s public list to find an approved notary. The notary must keep their contact info updated so the couple can reach them.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 534 Confidential Marriage License Notaries

(a) The county clerk shall maintain a list of the notaries public who are approved to issue confidential marriage licenses. The list shall be available for inspection by the public. (b) It is the responsibility of a notary public approved to issue confidential marriage licenses pursuant to this chapter to keep current the information required in paragraphs (1), (3), (4), and (5) of subdivision (b) of Section 531. This information shall be used by the county clerk to update the list required to be maintained by this section. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 816, Sec. 36. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative January 1, 2008, by Sec. 56 of Ch. 816.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

county clerknotaries publicconfidential marriage licensesSection 531

Related Statutes

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

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 534.
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