How do i find divorce records in Orange County CA?
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How do i find divorce records in Orange County CA?
The Orange County Clerk-Recorder does not maintain or issue divorce records. To obtain a copy of your divorce decree that was finalized in Orange County you must visit the Superior Court of California – Orange County. Click here to visit their website for more information.
What is a confidential marriage in California?
A confidential marriage license requires no witnesses to sign it’s just the Officiant. The marriage license is recorded but is only accessible by the couple. Many counties in California have appointed specialized notaries Who act as agents for the county clerks office to issue only the confidential marriage license.
Can you secretly get married?
A civil secret marriage is a marriage that is not revealed to family and friends. A judicial secret marriage is one held before a judge, in a closed court session. This type of marriage is allowed in some jurisdictions under special circumstances, but not in all locales.
What is the difference between public and confidential marriage?
A confidential marriage license is legally binding, just like a public license, but it’s not part of the public record. Public marriage licenses, on the contrary, allow anyone, for any reason, to look at the personal information that appears on the licenses at the County Clerk’s office.
When did California stop requiring blood test for marriage?
The blood test you mentioned was for syphilis. It ended in 1980. If either person tested positive, Bengsch says, the county would not grant a marriage license until the infection was treated.
What states still require a blood test for marriage?
Only one state, Montana, still requires a blood test for a marriage license; other states have eliminated the requirement that couples be tested for certain diseases before they marry.
Why did they require blood test for marriage?
Historically, many states have required applicants for a marriage license to obtain a blood test. These tests were for venereal diseases (most commonly syphilis), for genetic disorders (such as sickle-cell anemia), or for rubella.
