ALAMEDA COUNTY

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER AGENCY

MELISSA WILK AUDITOR-CONTROLLER/CLERK-RECORDER

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Office of the Auditor-Controller

1221 Oak St., Suite 249

Oakland, CA 94612 Tel: (510) 272-6565

Fax: (510) 272-6502

Central Collections Division

1221 Oak St., Suite 220

Oakland, CA 94612 Tel: (510) 208-9900

Fax: (510) 208-9932

Clerk-Recorder’s Office, Main

1106 Madison St., 1st Floor

Oakland, CA 94607 Tel: (510) 272-6362

Fax: (510) 208-9858

Clerk-Recorder’s Office, Tri-Valley

7600 Dublin Blvd.

Dublin, CA 94568 Tel: (510) 272-6362

Fax: (510) 208-9858

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Thank you for your interest in obtaining a marriage license and ceremony (or a marriage license only) from the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Office through video conferencing pursuant to Executive Order N-58-20 (as amended by N-71-20) issued by Governor Newsom. In order to complete this process, you will need reliable, high-speed internet access and the MS Teams software – including audio AND visual capabilities (i.e., microphone, speakers, and webcam). You must also be physically located within the State of California during the video conference. Our fees for the marriage license, ceremony, and certified copies are as follows: $81.00 – Public Marriage License $90.00 – Confidential Marriage License $75.00 – Marriage Ceremony $17.00 – Each certified copy of the marriage certificate In order to proceed, you MUST complete the following steps:

1.) Apply for the marriage license online: http://www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/change_ml.htm and note the confirmation number given after submission.

2.) Send an email to cromarriages@acgov.org SUBJECT LINE – confirmation number provided AND include the following information and completed forms in your email:

Copies of valid government-issued photo identification for both parties to be married

Number of marriage certificates requested

New name(s) each party will use after marriage. See more information regarding name changes: http://www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/change_ml.htm

Email addresses for both parties to be married. Each party to the marriage MUST have their own unique e-mail address.

Phone numbers for both parties to be married FORMS:

Completed Marriage Certificate Copy Request Form (attached)

Coversheet indicating service requested (attached)

***IMPORTANT***

Failure to follow the above instructions completely WILL result in delays.

Due to a high demand for this service, expect a response within a few weeks, from the time your completed online application and associated forms are received. Thank you for your patience.

ALAMEDA COUNTY

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER AGENCY

MELISSA WILK AUDITOR-CONTROLLER/CLERK-RECORDER

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Office of the Auditor-Controller

1221 Oak St., Suite 249

Oakland, CA 94612 Tel: (510) 272-6565

Fax: (510) 272-6502

Central Collections Division

1221 Oak St., Suite 220

Oakland, CA 94612 Tel: (510) 208-9900

Fax: (510) 208-9932

Clerk-Recorder’s Office, Main

1106 Madison St., 1st Floor

Oakland, CA 94607 Tel: (510) 272-6362

Fax: (510) 208-9858

Clerk-Recorder’s Office, Tri-Valley

7600 Dublin Blvd.

Dublin, CA 94568 Tel: (510) 272-6362

Fax: (510) 208-9858

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ALAMEDA COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER’S OFFICE

Video Conference Marriage Service(s) Requested

Name of Bride, Groom, or Party A: ________________________________________________

Name of Bride, Groom, or Party B: ________________________________________________

Please select the type of service you are requesting below:

____ Marriage License ONLY

____ Marriage License AND Virtual Wedding Ceremony to be performed by the Clerk-

Recorder’s Office

NOTE: In order to complete this process, you will need reliable, high-speed internet access and the MS Teams software – including audio AND visual capabilities (i.e., microphone, speakers, and webcam). You must also be physically located within the State of California during the video conference.

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Rev. 01/19/18

ALAMEDA COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE COPY REQUEST FORM

NUMBER OF COPIES REQUESTED: _____

TYPE OF MARRIAGE LICENSE BEING PURCHASED? (SELECT ONE) PUBLIC CONFIDENTIAL

CITY OF MARRIAGE (MUST BE WITHIN CALIFORNIA) _________________________________________________

NAME OF ‘PARTY A’: ____________________________________________________________________________

NAME OF ‘PARTY B’: ____________________________________________________________________________

STREET ADDRESS (REQUIRED): __________________________________________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP: _____________________________________________ TELEPHONE: ____________________

INITIAL BELOW: ______ _____ I/we have read the Changing Your Name on Your Marriage License (on the back of this form). I/we understand that the name(s) I/we indicated on the marriage license that I/we plan to use after marriage and cannot be changed or amended after the license has been issued.

I, ___________________________________________________________, SWEAR (OR AFFIRM) UNDER PENALTY (PRINT YOUR NAME HERE)

OF PERJURY THAT I AM AN “AUTHORIZED PERSON,” AS DEFINED IN HEALTH AND SAFETYCODE 103526(c). “AUTHORIZED PERSON” MEANS:

1. The person named on the record (The “Certificate Holder”).2. A parent or legal guardian of the certificate holder. (Legal guardian must provide documentation.)3. A person entitled to receive the record as the result of a court order.4. A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as

provided by law, who is conducting official business. (Photo identification or request on Agency’sletterhead)

5. A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse or domestic partner of the certificate holder.6. An attorney representing the certificate holder or the certificate holder’s estate, or any person or agency

empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the certificate holder or the certificateholder’s estate. (Include a copy of the power of attorney; documentation identifying you as the executoror supporting documentation)

________________________________________________________________________________________________ (SIGNATURE OF REQUESTER) (DATE)

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

ID PRESENTED-PARTY A____________________ ID PRESENTED-PARTY B_______________________

RECORDING CLERK’S INITIALS__________________ LOCAL REGISTRATION NUMBER____________________________

TOTAL COPIES REQUESTED____________________ BANKNOTE NUMBER(S) USED______________________________

RECEIPT NUMBER FOR COPIES_________________ ACCOUNTING USE ONLY__________________________________

DEPUTY MARRIAGE COMMISSIONER’S CHECKLIST

COMMISSIONER’S NAME: __________________________________________________________

TYPE OF LICENSE--CIRCLE ONE: PUBLIC CONFIDENTIAL

RECEIPT NUMBER FOR CEREMONY: ____________________________________

LICENSE ISSUED OUT OF COUNTY? Y N LICENSE NUMBER ____________________________________

Rev. 01/19/18

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IMPORTANT: Couples must read and initial on the other side of this application.

Disclaimer: CHANGING YOUR NAME ON YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE

The Name Equality Act of 2007 gives specific options to the parties to be married, at the time they apply for a California marriage license, to choose and list on the license the new name(s) each party will use after marriage. (The new law applies only to marriage licenses issued on or after January 1, 2009. It does not apply to any marriage license issued before that date.)

Parties are NOT required to have the same name; nor are they required to change their names at all.

If the parties to be married choose to have their new name(s) shown on the marriage license, then the new name must be entered on the marriage license application. The parties may choose any of the following middle or last names as the name(s) they wish to use after marriage {Family Code, Section 306.5(b)(1),(2), and (3)}.

The parties to the marriage may adopt any of the following last names:

Current last name of the other spouse or last name of either of the spousegive at birth

A name combining into a single last name all or a segment of the currentlast name or the last name of either spouse given at birth.

A combination of the last names.

The parties to the marriage may adopt any of the following middle names:

Current last name of either spouse or the last name of either spouse given atbirth.

A combination of the current middle name and the current last name of theperson or spouse.

A combination of the current middle name and the last name given at birthof the person or spouse.

Note: You may not change your first name using this process.

IMPORTANT! You may not amend the marriage license AFTER it has been issued in order to add or to change the name you wish to use after marriage. The name you indicate on the application will be the name that is put on the marriage license and certificate; it cannot be changed by the County Clerk.

A certified copy of the marriage certificate constitutes proof that the use of the new name, or retention of the former name, is lawful [Family Code Section 306.5(b)(3)(a)].

For purposes of establishing relationship and/or name, the marriage certificate is used by multiple local, state, federal and private agencies including, but not limited to, insurance companies, departments of motor vehicles, the Social Security Administration, the Passport Office, etc. These agencies have conflicting rules and regulations regarding what documents they will accept as proof of a name change due to marriage. You are strongly encouraged to contact these agencies directly to verify their requirements before applying for a marriage license.

It is unlawful for our employees to answer questions of a legal nature; County Clerk staff cannot advise you how to complete the marriage license application as it relates to your entry of a new name, or retention of your former name on the marriage license application. For your protection, if you have any questions as to whether you should or should not list your new name on the marriage license; or questions as to how the Name Equality Act of 2007 may affect you, please consult an attorney before applying for a marriage license.

New names (if any) after marriage: (optional)

Party A: First________________Middle___________________Last____________________________

Party B: First________________Middle___________________Last____________________________