{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"350","citation":"Fam. Code, § 350","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. MARRIAGE [300. - 560.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-3"},{"name":"PART 2. MARRIAGE LICENSE [350. - 360.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-3/part-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 476, Sec. 1.   Effective September 10, 2004.","effective":"2004-09-10","html":"<p>(a) Before entering a marriage, or declaring a marriage pursuant to Section <a href=\"/fam/425\">425</a>, the parties shall first obtain a marriage license from a county clerk.</p><p>(b) If a marriage is to be entered into pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section <a href=\"/fam/420\">420</a>, the attorney-in-fact shall appear before the county clerk on behalf of the party who is overseas, as prescribed in subdivision (a).</p>","text":"(a) Before entering a marriage, or declaring a marriage pursuant to Section 425, the parties shall first obtain a marriage license from a county clerk. (b) If a marriage is to be entered into pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 420, the attorney-in-fact shall appear before the county clerk on behalf of the party who is overseas, as prescribed in subdivision (a).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/marriage-license-350","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}