§ 550 Remote Marriage License Issuance

Family Code·California

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This law says county clerks can give out marriage licenses and do wedding ceremonies online, but not for kids under 18.

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•Marriage licenses and ceremonies can be done online.
•This doesn't apply to marriages involving minors (people under 18).
•The county clerk can still do everything they normally do, just remotely.

Example

A couple wants to get married but lives far from the county office.

They can now get their marriage license and even have their wedding ceremony over a video call instead of going in person.

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§ 550 Remote Marriage License Issuance

Notwithstanding any other law, including, but not limited to, Section 420, a county clerk may issue a marriage license, including a confidential marriage license, or solemnize or witness a marriage ceremony under state law using remote technology pursuant to this part, except for a marriage of a minor, as set forth in Sections 302 to 304, inclusive, or any successor provisions. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 620, Sec. 5. (AB 583) Effective October 7, 2021.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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county clerk marriage license confidential marriage license remote technology marriage of a minor Sections 302 to 304

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 550.

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