Weddings
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 identification.
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 or waiting period required. The couple must
be at least 18 years of age and have identification. 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 bring identification.
Couples ages 16-18 must have parents or legal guardians present
or bring notarized written permission.
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