Jurupa Valley Marriage License Access

Marriage license records for Jurupa Valley residents are handled by the Riverside County Assessor County Clerk Recorder. Jurupa Valley is a city of about 108,000 people in western Riverside County. All marriage licenses for Jurupa Valley go through the county clerk system. Riverside County has six branch offices where you can apply for a marriage license. The county also operates a wedding chapel called the 14th Street Chapel for couples who want a ceremony at the clerk office. If you got married in Jurupa Valley or anywhere in Riverside County, your marriage record is kept by the county clerk recorder and you can request certified copies through their office or online system at any time.

Riverside County Issues Marriage Licenses

Jurupa Valley is part of Riverside County. The county clerk recorder handles all marriage license applications for Jurupa Valley residents. Cities cannot issue marriage licenses in California. Only county clerks have this authority under California Family Code.

The main Riverside County Clerk Recorder office is at 2724 Gateway Drive in Riverside. This is the closest location to Jurupa Valley. You need an appointment to apply for a marriage license. Both people must come together in person. Walk-in service is not available at Riverside County offices.

Riverside County has five other branch offices across the county. You can apply at any location that works for you. The online self-service portal at webselfservice.riversideacr.com lets you start your application and book your appointment. Call 951-486-7000 if you have questions about the application process or need help scheduling your appointment in Riverside County.

Requirements for a Marriage License

Jurupa Valley couples must meet California state requirements. You must be at least 18 years old. If you are under 18, you need a court order first. No blood test is required. You do not need to be a California resident. Anyone from any state or country can get a marriage license in Riverside County.

Bring valid photo ID to your appointment. A driver license works. A passport or state ID card also works. You need your social security number. If you were married before, tell the clerk when and where that marriage ended. The clerk will fill out the application while you wait at the Riverside office or any other county location.

Items needed for your appointment:

• Government-issued photo ID for both people
• Social security numbers for both people
• Details about previous marriages if applicable
• Payment for the license fee

Your marriage license is valid for 90 days from the date it is issued. You must have your wedding ceremony within that time frame. After the ceremony, the person who performed your wedding must sign the license and return it to the county clerk within 10 days. Once the clerk files the signed license, your marriage is official in Riverside County.

Public Marriage Licenses in Jurupa Valley

A public marriage license costs $111 in Riverside County. This is the standard type. The license becomes a public record after your ceremony. Anyone can request a copy of your marriage certificate once it is filed. You need at least one witness at your wedding ceremony. The witness must be 18 or older and must sign the license.

Riverside County also offers confidential marriage licenses. A confidential license costs $122. To qualify, both people must already be living together as a married couple at the time you apply. No witness is required for a confidential ceremony. The license does not become a public record. Only the two people who got married can get copies. California Family Code Sections 500 through 511 set the rules for confidential marriages in Jurupa Valley and across California.

If you want privacy, choose a confidential license. If you do not mind public access, a public license is the standard option. Both types are legally valid. You cannot change from one type to the other after the clerk issues your license in Riverside County.

Note: Confidential marriage records stay with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder and are not sent to the California Department of Public Health.

Marriage Ceremonies in Riverside County

The Riverside County Clerk Recorder performs civil marriage ceremonies. The ceremony fee is $96. This is separate from the license fee. Ceremonies are held at clerk office locations during regular business hours. The ceremony lasts about 10 minutes. You can bring guests. The clerk reads a standard script and you exchange vows.

Riverside County also operates the 14th Street Chapel. This is a dedicated wedding venue. The ceremony fee at the chapel is $138. The chapel can hold more guests than a regular clerk office. Many Jurupa Valley couples choose the chapel for a nicer setting. You can book your chapel ceremony when you apply for your license.

You can also hire your own officiant instead of using the county clerk. Any judge, religious leader, or person authorized under California law can perform your wedding. The officiant must return the signed license to the county clerk within 10 days. You can have your wedding anywhere in California once you have your license from Riverside County.

How to Get Marriage Certificate Copies

You can request copies of your Jurupa Valley marriage certificate from Riverside County or from the California Department of Public Health. The county clerk is faster for recent records. The state vital records office can provide older records for public marriages but takes longer.

To order from Riverside County, visit the clerk office in Riverside or any branch location. You can also order online through the self-service portal at webselfservice.riversideacr.com. The online system lets you pay by credit card. You can also use VitalChek to order from Riverside County. Most orders are processed within one to two weeks.

The California Department of Public Health charges $19 per certified copy of public marriage certificates. You can order by mail or through VitalChek. VitalChek adds service fees. The state cannot provide records for years 2000 through 2007. For those years, contact Riverside County. The state does not keep confidential marriage records.

Note: Allow 2 to 3 weeks for mail orders from the state vital records office.

Marriage License Laws

California Family Code Sections 350 through 360 set the requirements for marriage licenses. These statutes cover age requirements, ID requirements, and license validity. The 90-day validity rule comes from this part of California law. Riverside County clerks follow these statutes when they issue licenses to Jurupa Valley residents.

California Health and Safety Code Section 103526 controls who can get certified copies of marriage certificates. This law divides people into authorized persons and other parties. Authorized persons include the married couple, their legal representatives, and certain family members. They can get certified copies for legal use. Other people can only get informational copies.

Confidential marriage laws appear in California Family Code Sections 500 through 511. Section 509 limits access to confidential records. Section 511 sets penalties for unauthorized disclosure. These laws protect couples who choose confidential licenses in Riverside County.

Other Riverside County Cities

Nearby qualifying cities include Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona, Menifee, Murrieta, and Temecula. All of these cities are in Riverside County. Residents use the same county clerk system for marriage licenses.