California and Nevada have separate marriage license procedures

CALIFORNIA - has two types of licenses.

California Confidential Marriage License: No blood test, no waiting period. Applicants must be living together as husband and wife and must be at least 18 years of age and have I.D. The license must be issued in the same county in which the ceremony takes place. The fee is $45. Licenses are available at California wedding chapels and the El Dorado County Courthouse.

California Marriage License (traditional): No blood tests, waiting period. The couple must be at least 18 years of age and have I.D. The fee is $50. The license is available at any California county courthouse or the El Dorado County Courthouse.

NEVADA - has one.

Nevada Marriage License: No blood test, no waiting period. The fee is $42. Licenses are now available at Stateline, Nev., on the South Shore. The couple must be at least 18 years of age and have identification. Couples ages 16-18 must have parents or legal guardians present or bring notarized written permission.