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Legal FAQ

May we answer any more questions for you? Call us at 323.937.4919

Are your wedding ceremonies legal?
Yes. Our Wedding Ceremonies are 100% legal and binding per CA state law.

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 I.D. from another country including the Matricula Consular, 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 in CA if you
have a valid government isued I.D.

Do I have to purchase my own marriage license at the county clerk?
We have the 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 immediate 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.

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 cancel 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 6 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.

 

  Immigration Help

Since 1974, The Albertson Wedding Chapel is here to help You.
We are experts on tIme-sensitive Issues where Legal proof of your U.S. Marriage is crucial. Such as Insurance needs, Immigration (USCIS) or U.S. Military Deployment.

We will issue your Marriage License, File your license with the County Clerk, and give you a Notarized Copy of your Marriage License the same day. We have the wedding Minister, Notary Public & photographer ready here for you now.
Don't let time slip by... Get legally Married now at our chapel and have a more formal wedding ceremony on a later date with us or in another country.

We can also get you the certified copy in as fast as 2-4 weeks from the date of marriage. The usual turn around time for the county clerk is 2 months. We also take excellent photos of the wedding ceremony that are crucial for you to have when it comes time for your interview. Photo albums are always requested by the immigration officers.

Prenuptial Agreements
Our Notary may meet you prior to the wedding to create a prenuptial agreement with you for $150. Or you may create your own Prenup , which can be searched online, printed out and have our notary finsh your agreement on the day of your wedding for $99.

Attorneys
Below is a list of attorneys that have helped thousands of couples that have been married at our chapel. Mention our chapel for a free consultation with the law practitioners below.

ALG Lawyers
Contact:
Aram Kim
213-384-3300
3250 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1501
Los Angeles, CA 90010

Patricia Depew
Attorney at Law
310-284-8494
1801 Century Park East Suite #2400
Los Angeles, CA 90067

Michael Eng
Attorney at Law
213-622-2255
3580 Wilshire blvd. suite 1780
Los Angeles, CA 90010

Arturo Aguirre
Legal Services
213-386-4649
3807 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 925
Los Angeles, CA 90010

Pex Aves
Legal Services
213-386-2412
3450 Wilshire Blvd
Los angeles, CA 90010

Popkin, Shamir & Golan
Contact:
Mellie Hernandez
213-383-3222
3600 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1118
Los Angeles, CA 90010

Susan Tan
213-487-4861
3600 Wilshire Blvd suite 1602
Los Angeles, CA 90010




 
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