How to Get Married at the Beverly Hills Courthouse (Cost, Timeline + Photo Tips)
To get married at the Beverly Hills Courthouse:
- You need a marriage license from LA CountyYou will then schedule a civil ceremony
- Bring a witness (unless using a confidential license) or if you would like our photography team to act as a witness.
- The process typically takes a few weeks to plan. Read on for more details on how to get married at the Beverly Hills Courthouse!
A few quick facts for your Beverly Hills Courthouse Wedding before you read more:
- Cost for a Beverly Hills Courthouse Wedding?: $120–$160
- Ceremony length for a Beverly Hills Courthouse Wedding?: 5–10 minutes
- Is a witness required for a Beverly Hills Courthouse Wedding?: Yes (public license)
- Appointment needed for a Beverly Hills Courthouse Wedding?: Yes
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What is the first step to booking a Beverly Hills Courthouse wedding?
A marriage license is the first step to booking a Beverly Hills Courthouse wedding!
There are two ways of getting your marriage license at the Beverly Hills Courthouse-
1: Apply during the week to your county’s clerk office before your wedding day
OR
Do it all together, i.e book a 60 minute appointment on your actual wedding day and you can apply the same day + get married
Important Details for your Beverly Hills Courthouse Wedding:
- Within 90 days of obtaining your marriage license, say “i do” . As long as it’s within state lines, you’re golden.
- A county clerk, priest, rabbi, minister, judge or civil marriage commissioner will make it official by signing the license
- You will need to bring your marriage license back to the county it was issued in so they can record it and make it official! After that, you can request a copy.
When can I have my wedding at the Beverly Hills courthouse?
Most Beverly Hills courthouse ceremonies take place during the week as the government shuts down on the weekend. Here is a link on more info regarding the ceremony details for the Beverly Hills Courthouse.
What does it actually feel like to have a Beverly Hills Courthouse Wedding?
At the Beverly Hills Courthouse the ceremony actually feels like a sweet intimate celebration that lasts about 5-10 minutes. It is in their courthouse on the 4th floor and the room is a light yellow room with sweet quotes on the wall. The real photo opportunities happen outside but it is still a sweet moment to capture.
How much does it cost to get married at the Beverly Hills courthouse?
The cost Marriage license at the Beverly Hills Courthouse is..
- $90 for a Public License
- $85.00 (Record will be closed, and not opened to public once recorded- must be living together) for a confidential license
- $35 for the actual civil ceremony at the Beverly Hills Courthouse
Anything else I should know about getting married at the Beverly Hills Courthouse?
A limited number of ceremonies are scheduled per day at the Beverly Hills Courthouse so that you and your fiancé can enjoy your ceremony as privately as possible!
What is parking like at the Beverly Hills Courthouse:
Parking at the Beverly Hills Courthouse is very convenient. There is a charge for courthouse parking and metered street parking is available on the surrounding streets. For your convenience, the address to the courthouse is 9355 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
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What does your photography package include when I hire you to photograph our ceremony and portraits at the Beverly Hills Courthouse?
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A few links to help you on how to get married at the Beverly Hills Courthouse:
Beverly Hills Civil Ceremony Details
Here are some more important things to know for your Beverly Hills Courthouse wedding:
- Best time for soft light at the Beverly Hills Courthouse? I always tell my couples that we photograph at the Beverly Hills Courthouse at all hours so do what works best with your day (i.e when you have lunch after, dinner, reception etc.). However, if I had to choose a time I would say mid morning or late afternoon, but all depends on the time of year as well.
- Where couples go right after the ceremony at the Beverly Hills Courthouse? so many couples love to do some sort of celebration after. We have couples do a casual lunch at a restaurant, dinner reception at a lounge or even sometimes a full blown reception gathering nearby with more guests that arrive for that portion.
- What couples forget when planning their Beverly Hills Courthouse wedding? there are so many things to remember for your special day but our top 3 recommendations for things to not forget are to make sure you purchase a real bouquet, it truly makes the photos special! The perfect bouquet makes your courthouse wedding so romantic, check out Plain Jane Posy here! We also recommend scoping out the courthouse and area prior to the day of because it give you an idea of what to wear, how to navigate around the courthouse and where to park so the day of is less stressful.
- What are the details of the photo permit at the Beverly Hills Courthouse?: You do need a photo permit to photograph at all the pretty building you see online at the Beverly Hills Courthouse. Technically, it is for the Beverly Hills Civic Center but this is where we capture photos after the ceremony. For the ceremony at the Beverly Hills Courthouse, you do not need a photo permit. Need not worry about the photo permit as I will organize this piece for you. It cost $83 and worth every penny so we can capture all the beautiful spots around the Beverly Hills Civic Center.
For another amazing civil ceremony in Southern California, check out this beautiful San Diego civil ceremony!
