By Mail

• 1). Download a copy of the Application for a Public Marriage Record and the Certificate of Identity Form from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's website. (See Resources)
  
  
• 2). Enter the required information on both forms and seek out a notary public to notarize your Certificate of Identity Form. You must provide photo identification to the notary before he or she is authorized to sign your form.
  
  
• 3). Mail your application and identity form, along with a check for $14 to:
  
  Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
  
  Post Office Box 489
  
  Norwalk, CA 90651-0489
  
  Your request can take up to 20 days to review, not including shipping and delivery time.
  
  

In Person

• 1). Visit any of the six offices of the Registrar-Recorder in Los Angeles County in person to request a copy of your marriage license. Addresses are located on the Registrar-Recorder's website.
  
  
• 2). Request a copy of your marriage license from one of the clerks at the Registrar's office. Bring valid photo identification with you.
  
  
• 3). Pay the $14 fee by cash, credit card or money order. If your marriage license was issued after 1995, you will receive your copy that day. If your marriage license was issued before 1995, it will take up to 20 business days to issue a copy to you.