Corona Marriage License Database

Marriage licenses in Corona are issued by the Riverside County Clerk Recorder. Corona sits in the northwest part of Riverside County with more than 161,000 people. All Corona residents use Riverside County for marriage licenses. You can apply at any of the six branch offices or the main office in Riverside. The county handles both public marriage licenses and confidential marriage licenses under California law. Corona does not have a city office for marriage licenses, so everyone follows the same Riverside County process for getting a license or searching for marriage records.

Where Corona Residents Get Marriage Licenses

Corona residents get marriage licenses from Riverside County. Riverside County runs the Clerk Recorder office that issues all marriage licenses. The main office is at 2724 Gateway Drive in Riverside. Corona does not have its own marriage license office. All cities in Riverside County use the county system.

You can apply online at webselfservice.riversideacr.com. The online tool lets you start your application from home in Corona. Both people must appear together at a county office to pick up the license. Riverside County has six branch offices plus the main office. Many Corona residents use the main Riverside office or nearby branches.

Both people must bring valid photo ID. You do not need an appointment but you can check hours online. Riverside County also offers civil ceremonies at the 14th Street Chapel if you want the county to perform your wedding in Corona.

The image shows the California Department of Public Health page at cdph.ca.gov where Corona residents can learn about getting certified copies of older marriage records from the state archive.

Public and Confidential Marriage Licenses

Corona residents choose between a public marriage license or a confidential marriage license. Each type has different rules. A public license costs $111 and becomes a public record. A confidential license costs $122 and stays private.

Under California Family Code Sections 350-360, a public license requires at least one witness at the ceremony. The witness must be 18 or older. Once filed, anyone can request a copy of the record. Most Corona weddings use this type.

A confidential license follows California Family Code Sections 500-511. You must live together as a couple to qualify in Corona. No witness is needed. The record stays sealed and only the two people on the license can get copies. Corona couples who want privacy use this option.

Both types expire 90 days after issue. You must have your ceremony within that time. The officiant must return the signed license to Riverside County within 10 days after the wedding. That is when your Corona marriage becomes official.

The image displays the California CDPH vital records page at cdph.ca.gov with details on how Corona residents access certified marriage certificates from the state system.

How to Find Corona Marriage Records

You can search for Corona marriage records through Riverside County or the California Department of Public Health. Recent records are at the county level. Older records may be with the state.

For public marriage records in Corona, contact Riverside County Clerk Recorder at (951) 486-7000. The county can search by name and date. You can request certified copies by mail, online, or in person. Fees apply. Visit rivcoacr.org for current fees and forms for Corona marriage records.

Confidential marriage records in Corona are not open to the public. Under California Family Code Section 511, only the two people on the license can get copies. You must show valid photo ID. If you need your confidential marriage record from Corona, contact Riverside County with proof of identity.

The California Department of Public Health keeps older Corona marriage records. The state has records for years before 2000 and after 2007. For marriages from 2000 to 2007, contact Riverside County Recorder. The state charges $19 per certified copy. You can mail form VS 113A or order through VitalChek.

Note: Confidential marriage records in Corona remain sealed and are not part of public databases.

Corona Marriage License Requirements

California law sets the rules for marriage licenses. Corona residents follow the same requirements as anyone else in the state. Both people must appear together when picking up the license. You cannot get a marriage license by mail or with only one person present in Corona.

You must provide valid photo ID when you apply. A driver license, passport, or state ID works. Birth certificates help if you need to show your age. Both people must be at least 18 years old. Minors under 18 need a court order to marry in Corona.

No blood test is required in California. The state ended that rule in 1995. You do not need to be a California resident to get a marriage license in Corona. People from other states or countries can marry here. There is no waiting period. You get the license the same day when you apply in person at Riverside County.

Under California Health and Safety Code Section 102100, the license expires 90 days after issue. You must have your ceremony within those 90 days or the license is no longer valid. Any person authorized to perform marriages in California can officiate. The officiant must return the completed license to Riverside County within 10 days after the ceremony.

Marriage License Fees in Corona

Riverside County sets the fees for marriage licenses in Corona. The cost depends on the type of license. Additional services cost extra. All fees are due when you apply or schedule the service.

• Public marriage license: $111
• Confidential marriage license: $122
• Civil ceremony: $96
• 14th Street Chapel ceremony: $138
• Certified copy: Varies by request type

You can pay by cash, check, money order, or credit card at Riverside County offices. Online applications accept credit cards. The fee is non-refundable once you get the license. If your license expires, you must pay the full fee again for a new license in Corona.

Under California Health and Safety Code Section 103625, counties can charge for vital records services. Riverside County posts its fee schedule at rivcoacr.org. Check for the most recent rates before you apply in Corona.

The image shows the California CDPH online ordering page at cdph.ca.gov where Corona residents can order certified copies of marriage records through authorized vendors.

Resources for Corona Residents

Corona residents can use several resources when planning a marriage or searching for marriage records. Local and state agencies provide information and services.

Inland Counties Legal Services serves low-income residents with free legal help. They can answer questions about marriage, name changes, and family law. Visit icls-law.org or call (888) 245-4257 to see if you qualify. The organization serves Corona and can help with marriage-related legal issues.

The California Courts self-help center has forms and guides for marriage and family law topics. Go to courts.ca.gov/selfhelp to find information about changing your name after marriage, updating records, and other common questions. Corona residents can download forms or order printed copies.

The image shows the California CDPH forms page at cdph.ca.gov where Corona residents can find applications for certified copies and amendment forms for marriage records.

Nearby California Cities

Several large California cities are near Corona. Each has a population over 100,000 and uses its county system for marriage licenses.

• Riverside (Riverside County)
• Moreno Valley (Riverside County)
• Ontario (San Bernardino County)
• Rancho Cucamonga (San Bernardino County)