§ 103125 Marriage License Forms

Health and Safety Code·California

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This law says the State Registrar decides what paperwork is used for getting a marriage license.

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•The State Registrar chooses the official marriage‑license forms.
•All offices that issue marriage licenses must use those prescribed forms.
•The rule has been in effect since January 1, 2008.

Example

A couple goes to the county clerk to apply for a marriage license.

The clerk must give them the license form that the State Registrar has created, because the law says the Registrar prescribes the forms.

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§ 103125 Marriage License Forms

The forms for the marriage license shall be prescribed by the State Registrar. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 816, Sec. 45. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative January 1, 2008, by Sec. 56 of Ch. 816.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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marriage license State Registrar

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 103125.

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