How old do you have to be to get married?
In CA, you must be over the age of 18 to be married.

What form of I.D. do you require?
Driver's License, State issued I.D., Government issued Driver's License or I.D. from another country, the Matricula Consular with Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate,  Military I.D. or Alien Registration Card.

Must I be a resident of the U.S. to be legally married in the U.S?
No, anyone from any country, at any time can be legally married in the U.S. For Example: You may be here on vacation with no plans of staying in the U.S. but can be legally married here. Most countries accept the your marriage in the U.S. as a valid marriage in your own country.

Do I need to bring a witness?
You do not need a legal witness to be married if you have a valid government isued I.D. and are living together or plan to be living together as of the day of the wedding.

Do I have to purchase my own marriage license at the county clerk?
We have the confidential CA state marriage license here to be issued to you by Our Notary Public saving you the time and the hassle of getting it at the county clerk.

How do I obtain a certified copy of my marriage license?
Our Notary public will issue you copies of your license the same day for instant legal proof of marriage. However your certified copy ($14. CA state charge per copy - CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY ) will arrive to you home from the county clerk 6-8 weeks after the date of marriage. If you forget to bring a check, we can order a copy for you at a price of $20.

Can I get my certified copy rushed?
If you require your certified copy faster than that, we offer a rush service. The fee is $40. This will get you the certified copy in 2-4 weeks instead of 6-8. 2-4 weeks is the fastest possible way of obtaining a certified copy in Los Angeles.

We need to change our wedding plans. Can we?
Here at the Albertson Wedding Chapel, we understand that unforseen events may alter your wedding plans. You have up to 12 months from the original wedding date to reschedule with no questions asked and no penalty fees. However, payment is non-refundable.

Is it necessary to tip the Minister/Officiant?
The Minister's fee is included in service. However a tip of $20 & up is always appreciated. Traditionally, the Best Man or Father of the Bride hand the Minister a tip after the ceremony.

Prenuptial Agreements
Our Notary may meet you prior to your wedding to create and execute a prenuptial agreement with you for $150. You will need to bring two witneses who are over 18 and have valid I.D.