{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"401","citation":"Fam. Code, § 401","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. MARRIAGE [300. - 560.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-3"},{"name":"PART 3. SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGE [400. - 426.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-3/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Persons Authorized to Solemnize Marriage [400. - 402.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-3/part-3/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) For each county, the county clerk is designated as a commissioner of civil marriages.</p><p>(b) The commissioner of civil marriages may appoint deputy commissioners of civil marriages who may solemnize marriages under the direction of the commissioner of civil marriages and shall perform other duties directed by the commissioner.</p>","text":"(a) For each county, the county clerk is designated as a commissioner of civil marriages. (b) The commissioner of civil marriages may appoint deputy commissioners of civil marriages who may solemnize marriages under the direction of the commissioner of civil marriages and shall perform other duties directed by the commissioner.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/persons-authorized-to-solemnize-marriage-401","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}