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Showing posts with label Los Angeles Marriage License. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Los Angeles Marriage License. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Obtaining a Same-Sex Wedding License in California
Obtaining a Same-Sex Wedding License in California
You have several options when coming to California to get married. Not all county offices that issue licenses can marry you on the spot. Some offices do not conduct marriages so you need to find out in advance before you go to the recorder office.
Your best bet is to use a Notary Public that is authorized to issue the Los Angeles County Marriage License. We are able to issue the license and marry you on the spot.
You will need to provide a valid photo ID when you file for the license. If you have gotten a divorce within the last two years, you will also need official proof of that. California does not require a health check or blood test.
You have several options when coming to California to get married. Not all county offices that issue licenses can marry you on the spot. Some offices do not conduct marriages so you need to find out in advance before you go to the recorder office.
Your best bet is to use a Notary Public that is authorized to issue the Los Angeles County Marriage License. We are able to issue the license and marry you on the spot.
You will need to provide a valid photo ID when you file for the license. If you have gotten a divorce within the last two years, you will also need official proof of that. California does not require a health check or blood test.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Same Sex couples should get married before November
To date we have married almost 100 same sex couples since June 17th. Couples have come from all over the US to get married in California since the ban was lifted. Get married now before voters have a chance to change the constitution here in California.
The Los Angeles County recorders office has told us that all marriages performed before November will remain legal and can not be overturned. But if voters change the constitution in November then no more licenses will be issued to same sex couples.
So anyone married between June 17th and November will have legal marriages recognized by the State of California as legal and binding. New York state currently recognizes California Same Sex marriages. So if you wait you may miss your chance to be legally married here in California.
We will continue to update our blog with news as we get it from the recorders office.
The Los Angeles County recorders office has told us that all marriages performed before November will remain legal and can not be overturned. But if voters change the constitution in November then no more licenses will be issued to same sex couples.
So anyone married between June 17th and November will have legal marriages recognized by the State of California as legal and binding. New York state currently recognizes California Same Sex marriages. So if you wait you may miss your chance to be legally married here in California.
We will continue to update our blog with news as we get it from the recorders office.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Warning for Couples coming to California to get married
Sunday June 22 we received a desperate call from a Texas couple here for a wedding at the Beverly Hills Hotel. It seems the "Internet Minster" they hired did not show for their wedding.
This scam seems to be directed at Gay and Lesbian couples coming here for destination weddings.
The person claimed to be able to issue the Los Angeles County Marriage license and assured the couple they would be there for the wedding that evening. Lucky for them Rev. David Nixon was available and he drove to Beverly Hills to marry this couple.
There are many people out there that claim to be ministers and able to issue the LA County Marriage License. If you are not sure you can always call the LA County Recorders office in Norwalk and confirm the identity of the person before you hire them. This couple sure wished they had done that before flying here and finding out they had been scammed.
This scam seems to be directed at Gay and Lesbian couples coming here for destination weddings.
The person claimed to be able to issue the Los Angeles County Marriage license and assured the couple they would be there for the wedding that evening. Lucky for them Rev. David Nixon was available and he drove to Beverly Hills to marry this couple.
There are many people out there that claim to be ministers and able to issue the LA County Marriage License. If you are not sure you can always call the LA County Recorders office in Norwalk and confirm the identity of the person before you hire them. This couple sure wished they had done that before flying here and finding out they had been scammed.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Planning your California Destination Wedding
Not sure where to stay when you come here to California for your destination wedding? Here are a few suggestions:
Hotel Hermosa 2515 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach CA 90254 310/318-6000 800/331-9979
Residence Inn Torrance Phone: 1-310-543-4566 3701 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90503 USA
Best Western Sunrise Hotel · 400 North Harbor Drive · Redondo Beach, CA 90277 · Toll-Free: (888) 334-7384 · Local: (310) 376-0746
Crowne Plaza Hotel REDONDO BEACH AND MARINA 300 N. HARBOR DR REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277-2552 UNITED STATES Hotel Front Desk: 1-310-318-8888 Hotel Fax: 1-310-376-1930
I have provided direct links to the websites on this blog under Hotels: http://laweddingresource.blogspot.com/
This blog also has info on Limos, flowers and other wedding related topics.
Hotel Hermosa 2515 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach CA 90254 310/318-6000 800/331-9979
Residence Inn Torrance Phone: 1-310-543-4566 3701 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90503 USA
Best Western Sunrise Hotel · 400 North Harbor Drive · Redondo Beach, CA 90277 · Toll-Free: (888) 334-7384 · Local: (310) 376-0746
Crowne Plaza Hotel REDONDO BEACH AND MARINA 300 N. HARBOR DR REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277-2552 UNITED STATES Hotel Front Desk: 1-310-318-8888 Hotel Fax: 1-310-376-1930
I have provided direct links to the websites on this blog under Hotels: http://laweddingresource.blogspot.com/
This blog also has info on Limos, flowers and other wedding related topics.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Emotion and Tears of Joy...First day was amazing
What a fun day. Filed with emotion and even a few tears of joy.
Couples were so excited to finally be able to tie the knot legally.
We had one couple come from Texas another drove all day to get here from Arizona. They were all determined to be part of this historic day.
The Daily Breeze was here to report on the wedding of Eric and Luis and you can see the full article here:
Monday, June 16, 2008
Tomorrow is the big day here in California
If you have purchased your license and are looking for a minister or wedding officiant give us a call. No wait weddings - Elope now
If you do not want to wait in long lines at the county office we can help.
We still have a few times open for Tuesday 6/17 if you want to get married on this historic day.
Evening appointments on 6/17.
Other popular days are filling up fast so book early to get the day you like.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
June 17, 2008 will be the big day for same sex couples...
It looks like the first day we can issue marriage licenses to same sex couples will be June 17, 2008.
Sign up now for the best times. Go to our website: http://www.cherishedvows.com/gayandlesbianweddings.html and join our waiting list. We will contact you and help you set up your wedding appointment.
Sign up now for the best times. Go to our website: http://www.cherishedvows.com/gayandlesbianweddings.html and join our waiting list. We will contact you and help you set up your wedding appointment.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Official says L.A. County will be ready for gay marriages
The county clerk says ceremonies could begin June 16, the first possible day that the state Supreme Court's ruling allowing same-sex marriages could take effect.
By Jean-Paul Renaud, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer 1:27 PM PDT, May 20, 2008
Acting Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan told county supervisors today that his office would be ready to perform same-sex marriages on June 16. That is the earliest date on which the state Supreme Court's overturning of the ban on same-sex marriages could take effect. Logan said he would extend the corps of volunteers needed to officiate at marriages, and would seek to open new offices to facilitate the ceremonies. "We expect that when the decision goes into effect, that there will be an initial peak in the volume of people coming into our office," he said. "We want to be sure we're prepared for that. We want to make sure we're staffed up for that."Logan said he already has received a request from city officials in West Hollywood to have the county open a marriage-license office there."It's also possible that they may have somebody in their own staff" to perform the ceremonies, Logan said.
Supervisors have also asked Logan to convene an advisory group with gay community leaders to get a better handle on the numbers of couples expected to seek licenses. The Sheriff's Department and the Office of Public Safety, which protects county buildings, also have been asked to provide extra security during the first few weeks the marriages are permitted. Last week, justices struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage in a broadly worded decision that would invalidate virtually any law that discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation.
Officials said it would be at least 30 days from the court's action before marriage licenses could be issued. But opponents could ask the court to rehear the case. Even if the court declined, such a request could delay the effective date by up to 90 days.
LA Times Story dated May 20, 2008
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lagay21-2008may21,0,6730541.story
By Jean-Paul Renaud, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer 1:27 PM PDT, May 20, 2008
Acting Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan told county supervisors today that his office would be ready to perform same-sex marriages on June 16. That is the earliest date on which the state Supreme Court's overturning of the ban on same-sex marriages could take effect. Logan said he would extend the corps of volunteers needed to officiate at marriages, and would seek to open new offices to facilitate the ceremonies. "We expect that when the decision goes into effect, that there will be an initial peak in the volume of people coming into our office," he said. "We want to be sure we're prepared for that. We want to make sure we're staffed up for that."Logan said he already has received a request from city officials in West Hollywood to have the county open a marriage-license office there."It's also possible that they may have somebody in their own staff" to perform the ceremonies, Logan said.
Supervisors have also asked Logan to convene an advisory group with gay community leaders to get a better handle on the numbers of couples expected to seek licenses. The Sheriff's Department and the Office of Public Safety, which protects county buildings, also have been asked to provide extra security during the first few weeks the marriages are permitted. Last week, justices struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage in a broadly worded decision that would invalidate virtually any law that discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation.
Officials said it would be at least 30 days from the court's action before marriage licenses could be issued. But opponents could ask the court to rehear the case. Even if the court declined, such a request could delay the effective date by up to 90 days.
LA Times Story dated May 20, 2008
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lagay21-2008may21,0,6730541.story
Join our Waiting List for Same Sex Weddings
The county recorder should allow us to issue licenses around mid June.
We will send updates to everyone on our waiting list.
Please complete the license application online and we will contact you shortly. We have several packages available. Please check out our website for pricing and full details. We have a wedding chapel in Torrance and we also have weddings in parks, beaches and on the cliffs of Palos Verdes.
You can purchase a license from us even if we do not marry you.
We will send updates to everyone on our waiting list.
Please complete the license application online and we will contact you shortly. We have several packages available. Please check out our website for pricing and full details. We have a wedding chapel in Torrance and we also have weddings in parks, beaches and on the cliffs of Palos Verdes.
You can purchase a license from us even if we do not marry you.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
The California Supreme Court has overturned a ban on gay marriage
SAN FRANCISCO - The California Supreme Court has overturned a ban on gay marriage, paving the way for California to become the second state where gay and lesbian residents can marry.
The case involved a series of lawsuits seeking to overturn a voter-approved law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
With the ruling, California could become the second state after Massachusetts where gay and lesbian residents can marry.
"What happens in California, either way, will have a huge impact around the nation. It will set the tone," said Geoffrey Kors, executive director of the gay rights group Equality California.
California already offers same-sex couples who register as domestic partners the same legal rights and responsibilities as married spouses, including the right to divorce and to sue for child support. It's therefore unclear what additional relief state lawmakers could offer short of marriage if the court renders the existing ban unconstitutional.
A coalition of religious and social conservative groups is attempting to put a measure on the November ballot that would enshrine California's current laws banning gay marriage in the state constitution.
The Secretary of State is expected to rule by the end of June whether the sponsors gathered enough signature to qualify the marriage amendment, similar to ones enacted in 26 other states.
The cases before the California court were brought by the city of San Francisco, two dozen gay and lesbian couples, Equality California and another gay rights group in March 2004 after the court halted San Francisco's monthlong same-sex wedding march that took place at Mayor Gavin Newsom's direction.
Story from the Associated Press May 15, 2008
The case involved a series of lawsuits seeking to overturn a voter-approved law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
With the ruling, California could become the second state after Massachusetts where gay and lesbian residents can marry.
"What happens in California, either way, will have a huge impact around the nation. It will set the tone," said Geoffrey Kors, executive director of the gay rights group Equality California.
California already offers same-sex couples who register as domestic partners the same legal rights and responsibilities as married spouses, including the right to divorce and to sue for child support. It's therefore unclear what additional relief state lawmakers could offer short of marriage if the court renders the existing ban unconstitutional.
A coalition of religious and social conservative groups is attempting to put a measure on the November ballot that would enshrine California's current laws banning gay marriage in the state constitution.
The Secretary of State is expected to rule by the end of June whether the sponsors gathered enough signature to qualify the marriage amendment, similar to ones enacted in 26 other states.
The cases before the California court were brought by the city of San Francisco, two dozen gay and lesbian couples, Equality California and another gay rights group in March 2004 after the court halted San Francisco's monthlong same-sex wedding march that took place at Mayor Gavin Newsom's direction.
Story from the Associated Press May 15, 2008
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Grab your Sandals...Destination Weddings in California
Destination Weddings are our specialty. From the Beach to the Gazebo & Cliffs of Palos Verdes we can make your wedding day so memorable.
We have great beaches to choose from. Torrance Beach is the most Southern by the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Redondo Beach has a great Pier with nice restaurants, shops and a large parking structure. Hermosa Beach has a pier, shops and restaurants as well but the parking is very limited. Manhattan Beach Pier has a parking lot by the pier. There are also shops and restaurants within walking distance of the pier. San Pedro and Long Beach also have beach areas that are nice. Long beach has great restaurants at Shoreline Village and the Pike.
Packages include the Marriage License, Minister, Music, custom ceremony, Wedding Cake, Cider for a toast, Photography and a wedding album photo book.
We have been performing weddings here in the South Bay area for over 15 years and issuing marriage licenses for Los Angeles County since 1997. You can trust us with your special day.
So many couples have a dream to get married on the beach and we are here to make that dream come true. Leave the details to us we will make sure you have that dream beach wedding.
Visit our Destination Wedding Website for more info: http://www.instantlywed.com/
We have great beaches to choose from. Torrance Beach is the most Southern by the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Redondo Beach has a great Pier with nice restaurants, shops and a large parking structure. Hermosa Beach has a pier, shops and restaurants as well but the parking is very limited. Manhattan Beach Pier has a parking lot by the pier. There are also shops and restaurants within walking distance of the pier. San Pedro and Long Beach also have beach areas that are nice. Long beach has great restaurants at Shoreline Village and the Pike.
Packages include the Marriage License, Minister, Music, custom ceremony, Wedding Cake, Cider for a toast, Photography and a wedding album photo book.
We have been performing weddings here in the South Bay area for over 15 years and issuing marriage licenses for Los Angeles County since 1997. You can trust us with your special day.
So many couples have a dream to get married on the beach and we are here to make that dream come true. Leave the details to us we will make sure you have that dream beach wedding.
Visit our Destination Wedding Website for more info: http://www.instantlywed.com/
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
How do I get a Marriage License?
As a Notary Public, we can issue your Los Angeles County marriage license to you, on the spot. California is the only state where this is allowed. Not all Notaries can issue a marriage license and it is a privilege to do so.
We are one of the top 5 Notaries in Los Angeles County that issue licenses.
The license we issue does have a few restrictions. The Wedding must be in Los Angeles County, both parties must be at least 18 years old and everyone must have a valid ID. State issued Drivers license / ID card or a Passport from any nation. Valid ID can not be expired.
If you let your passport expire you will have to get it renewed at your consulate prior to us issuing the marriage license. The same is true with your State ID or DL it has to be renewed if you want to get married.
So often couples do not have proper ID and we can not stress that enough that you must get married prior to your ID expiring. Also, both the Bride and Groom must be present. We can not marry you over the phone. Proxy marriage & prison phone marriages are NOT legal and if anyone tells you it is in California they are taking your money for nothing. The marriage is not valid in that case.
We issue licenses for couples we marry as well as those getting married elsewhere.
We are one of the top 5 Notaries in Los Angeles County that issue licenses.
The license we issue does have a few restrictions. The Wedding must be in Los Angeles County, both parties must be at least 18 years old and everyone must have a valid ID. State issued Drivers license / ID card or a Passport from any nation. Valid ID can not be expired.
If you let your passport expire you will have to get it renewed at your consulate prior to us issuing the marriage license. The same is true with your State ID or DL it has to be renewed if you want to get married.
So often couples do not have proper ID and we can not stress that enough that you must get married prior to your ID expiring. Also, both the Bride and Groom must be present. We can not marry you over the phone. Proxy marriage & prison phone marriages are NOT legal and if anyone tells you it is in California they are taking your money for nothing. The marriage is not valid in that case.
We issue licenses for couples we marry as well as those getting married elsewhere.
Your Secret is Safe With Us........
We have married many Celebrities, Actors, Actresses, Models and TV Personalities over the years. We respect your privacy and you can trust us with complete confidentiality. We never publish or talk about the couples we marry in private. For what ever your reason we respect your privacy.
We also travel to you with the marriage license and can marry you in your home or any location you like with in Los Angeles County.
Other professions that require a confidential marriage license include Law Enforcement, Judges, Doctors, Lawyers, Teachers, and anyone in the public eye. The confidential marriage license is the best option for couples on the go.
We can issue it to you anywhere in Los Angeles County. Often couples fly in and come here right from the airport. We are 20 minutes from LAX and Long Beach Airports. We are 5 minutes from Torrance Airport. Please give us a call and we can discuss your wedding.
We also travel to you with the marriage license and can marry you in your home or any location you like with in Los Angeles County.
Other professions that require a confidential marriage license include Law Enforcement, Judges, Doctors, Lawyers, Teachers, and anyone in the public eye. The confidential marriage license is the best option for couples on the go.
We can issue it to you anywhere in Los Angeles County. Often couples fly in and come here right from the airport. We are 20 minutes from LAX and Long Beach Airports. We are 5 minutes from Torrance Airport. Please give us a call and we can discuss your wedding.
To Elope or not to Elope....
That is the question so many couples ask.
Should we just have a fast private ceremony or should we have a large wedding.
Well if you would like to get married today we can help you.
There is no need to drive to Las Vegas to get married.
Getting married in Las Vegas is more expensive, the license is public and you have to buy your license and then find a chapel to marry you.
We handle all the paperwork from issuing the Los Angeles Marriage License, performing the ceremony and sending in your license for recording. The entire process can be done in under 1 hour. We also photograph your wedding and mail you 3 free 4x6 pictures. All of our chapel weddings are online for viewing by family and friends.
So if you decide to Elope your family and friends can see your wedding pictures online and even buy prints.
So when you are ready just give us a call and we handle all the rest.
Should we just have a fast private ceremony or should we have a large wedding.
Well if you would like to get married today we can help you.
There is no need to drive to Las Vegas to get married.
Getting married in Las Vegas is more expensive, the license is public and you have to buy your license and then find a chapel to marry you.
We handle all the paperwork from issuing the Los Angeles Marriage License, performing the ceremony and sending in your license for recording. The entire process can be done in under 1 hour. We also photograph your wedding and mail you 3 free 4x6 pictures. All of our chapel weddings are online for viewing by family and friends.
So if you decide to Elope your family and friends can see your wedding pictures online and even buy prints.
So when you are ready just give us a call and we handle all the rest.
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