The Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana is a beautiful, historic venue for a simple and intimate wedding. Here’s everything you need to know about getting married there:
If you are looking to have a small, intimate wedding in Southern CA, the Santa Ana Courthouse, also known as the Old Orange County Courthouse is truly an awesome spot to tie the knot. Here is a quick guide on everything you need to know for the Old Orange County courthouse wedding requirements.
1) BOOK THE CEREMONY:
You can call the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office to schedule your wedding ceremony with the courthouse. These appointments fill up fast, so reach out as soon as they are available!
2) THE MARRIAGE LICENSE:
You and your fiancé will need to receive a marriage license from the Orange County Clerk-Recorder before your special day. When you go in to do this, you both will need to be present. What will you need?- You will need the following:
*A valid ID from both of you
*A payment method as the license itself costs around $100
Keep in mind the license is valid for 90 days
3) WHO WILL THE WEDDING OFFICIANT BE:
You can have one of the deputy commissioners of civil marriages officiate your wedding or if you prefer your own, you can bring them also. They will need to be licensed to officiate weddings.
4) WITNESS:
You will want to have at least one witness present with you on the day of. This can be a family member or friend. Also, if you are planning to keep this day extra intimate with just the two of you, my studio can also stand in as your witness if you decide to book photography for your special day.
5) THE MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE:
Once you have completed the ceremony, you are then able to order an official marriage certificate from the Clerk-Recorders office. This cost a small fee to do so.
You can reach out to the Old Orange County Courthouse for various questions as well, here is their website with details on the contact info!
The Old Orange County Courthouse wedding requirements are pretty straightforward and simple. You will absolutely love your special day here. These types of wedding days always make for the most beautiful, stress free experience. If you are interested in booking photography for your special day, we are here to help! Inquire below for details about your wedding photography.
Here is another beautiful wedding at another beautiful courthouse located in Orange County!