FAQ
Frequently asked Questions and Answers
Q: We already filled out our marriage license application on the Registrar Recorder’s website, but they don’t have any available appointments for the next few weeks. We need to get married ASAP – can we use your service after we submitted our information to the RRCC’s website?
A: Yes. When you fill out a marriage license application on RRCC’s website you receive a confirmation number which you need to present at the time of your in-person appointment with RRCC. If they don’t have available appointments that work for you or you miss your appointment with them, your information will be removed from their system.
Q: What is the difference between a confidential and a public marriage license?
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This is the most common question asked by the couples who are going to get married. The answer is very simple – once your wedding ceremony is performed, your license must be returned to the appropriate Registrar Recorder's County Clerk's office for official recording. A public marriage license becomes a public record and available for anyone to view. A confidential license does not become a public record and is only available to the couple or by court order. From legal standpoint, it does not make any difference - you will be officially married whether you use public or confidential marriage license.
Q: If I get married with a confidential marriage license can I file for a green card based on my marriage?
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Yes. This is legal marriage and the fact that it is not publicly recorded does not have any effect on its validity. We have assisted many of our couples with the document preparation services to obtain green cards for their spouses and children.
Q: I need to get married to add my spouse to my insurance benefits and property title. How quickly can I get a document allowing me to do it?
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We deal with a situation like this all the time. In this case, we will issue a marriage license, do a quick civil ceremony and provide a customer copy of your marriage certificate which is good for most state and federal purposes such as insurance, tax filing, immigration, military benefits, etc.
You will be officially married on the day when you come to us
and you can use the document that we give you the same day as evidence of your marriage while you are awaiting for a certified copy which normally takes about 6-8 weeks.
Q: Can a specialized notary issue a public marriage license so we will get married the same day?
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No. A specialized notary can only issue a confidential marriage license. If a couple still wants to use a public marriage license they need to obtain it directly from the Registrar Recorder's county office which sell both, public and confidential licenses.
Q: Can we get married the same day if we go to the Los Angeles Registrar Recorder's Office and purchase our marriage license there?
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No. Los Angeles Registrar Recorder's office does not offer wedding ceremonies the same day you purchase your marriage license. Please keep in mind that a marriage license is just a permit to get married. In order to be legally married, your marriage needs to be officiated by a minister, priest, judge or other authorized person of any religious denomination. The Registrar Recorder's Office will only offer you to schedule your ceremony in a few weeks, depending on their availability, but they do not offer the same day ceremonies.
Q: What are the advantages of using your services as opposed to go to the Registrar Recorder's County Clerk ("RRCC") office, to get everything done there?
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We offer a standard package that includes a marriage license, wedding ceremony, certified copy of your marriage record and all filing fees/legal expenses. You come to us and get legally married within less than an hour. Once your appointment is complete, we will give you an instant proof of marriage and file your original license with the RRCC office. If you choose to use RRCC office, the whole process may take up to a few weeks, not even mentioning the amount of time you spend waiting in line each time you go there. In addition to that, we always answer the phone inquiries/respond to our clients in a timely manner where as it is almost impossible to talk RRCC representatives and have your questions answered.