How do I get a marriage license in Santa Barbara County?

How do I get a marriage license in Santa Barbara County?

Marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office and must be purchased before your wedding ceremony. Please review the Marriage License Requirements and Name Change Information before submitting an application.

How do I plan a courthouse wedding in Santa Barbara?

You can have a civil ceremony performed at a pre-determined appointment by a county clerk. Usually attended by less than 10 guests. If you plan on having a bigger guest list yet still performed by a county clerk, then prior to the ceremony date you must reserve an area of the Sunken Gardens or Mural Room.

Can you get married without a ceremony in California?

No. If you purchased a marriage license, California law requires you to have a marriage ceremony performed anywhere in the State of California. The ceremony must be performed by a person who is authorized by law to solemnize marriages in California within 90 days from the date the license is issued.

Can I change my last name for no reason?

1. You can name yourself anything, with a few exceptions. If you don’t like your birth name, you can legally change it to whatever you want … with a few exceptions.

Can you change your last name after a commitment ceremony?

Yes! Anyone in the U.S. can change her/his name by court order. (When people legally marry, they can change their names without a court order.)

How do I go back to my maiden name?

If the courts have finalized your divorce, you can complete an application asking the divorce court judge to restore your former name. You can find the form online by searching the phrase “name change in California.” You can also visit your county clerk’s office for the form in person.

How do I change my last name to my husbands?

See below:

1. Get your marriage license. Before you can change your name, you’ll need the original (or certified) marriage license with the raised seal.
2. Change your Social Security card.
3. Change your license at the DMV.
4. Change your bank accounts.
5. Fill in the blanks.
6. Feeling overwhelmed?