Getting Married in Palm Springs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where do I get a marriage license in California?
A: You must get your public or private marriage license from any County Clerk in California. In the Palm Springs area, the county clerk is located in Indio, California.
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Q: What do we need to do to receive the license?
A: Both parties must be present at the clerk's office with valid, current picture ID issued by a government institution. There is a fee of $68 for a public marriage license.
Q: Can I print out a California marriage license to take to my ceremony?
A: No, you can print out the application for a California marriage license to help expedite your process at the office of the county clerk. Click here to dowload application.
Q: Do we get married in the California clerk's office?
A: Once you have obtained the California marriage license, you may have the ceremony performed by the clerk in Indio or by the City Clerk in Palm Springs City Hall . Both locations charge an additional fee to perform the services on site.
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Q: Is my same sex marriage legal in California when I get my license?
A: No, you must return the license signed by the officiant, member of clergy or judge and two wittinesses then returned to the clerk's office within 10 days of your ceremony.
Q: Does my California gay marriage license expire?
A: The marriage license must be signed at the wedding ceremony within 90 days of issuance or it will expire.
Q: Do I have to be a California resident to get get married in the state?
A: No, neither of the partners need to be residents in order to be legally married in California?
Q: Will my gay marriage in California be recognized in my home state?
A: Possibly, currently California gay marriages are said to be acknowledged in the states of Massachusetts and New York. We hope more are soon to follow with upcoming legislation and judicial determination.
Q: Can we get someone to help us through these steps?
A: Palm Springs Gay wedding can help you with your same sex nuptials from start to finish.
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