What is a confidential marriage?

What is a confidential marriage?

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.

Are marriage records public in CA?

California birth, death, marriage and divorce records are maintained by the California Department of Public Health Vital Records (CDPH). While certified certificates are only available to family members, informational copies are available to anyone.

Can you hide a marriage record?

California offers confidential marriage licenses so there is no need to go out of the country for a secret marriage. They are not public record so more difficult to locate without exact dates.

Can you keep a marriage secret?

For those who want their marriage publicly known, nothing requires couples to keep a confidential marriage confidential; you can televise your ceremony if you want. Confidential marriage licenses are a few bucks cheaper ($85 in L.A. versus $90 for a public license).

Who gets married in secret Othello?

One of Venice’s most eligible debutantes, Desdemona, daughter of our esteemed Senator Brabantio, has been secretly married.

Can you get married to the same person in two different countries?

Yes you can. In order to not be recorded as being married to two different people each living in a different county you simply avoid recording it in your home country. One marriage was recorded and one was not so legally I was only married to one Chinese woman but in fact married with two at the same time.

Can you get married twice?

Committing bigamy in the United States is against the law in every state, and those who engage in it can be subject to both criminal and civil penalties. Civil law treats this concept somewhat differently than criminal law. Because your second marriage is illegal, it is considered void because it legally cannot exist.

Do you need to be divorced to get engaged?

Yes, it is perfectly legal to get engaged before your divorce is final. You do not need a Divorce Judgment or a Certificate of Divorce before you become engaged. From a strict legal standpoint, being engaged during your divorce process should not affect your divorce outcome.

Can you marry and keep your name?

When you marry, you are free to keep your own name or take your husband’s name without a court-ordered name change. The same is true whether you’re in a same-sex or opposite-sex marriage. In most states, your spouse can adopt your name, instead, if that’s what you both prefer.