Hello I Was Wondering If Any Of You Have Information On Marriage In The County Jail? Who Can I Contact And How Long Is The Process? Any Info Please

what county??? I can help if your in Orange county. I got married there.

Heavenly Wedding Chapel {323} 581-3861 ask for Ivan

They do all kinds of weddings even in the Los Angeles County Jails. Good luck.

Ivy House In Inglewood, Ca.

I suggest the ivy house. I know this place is legit because my parents and grandparents were married there way back when. So its been around for a while. They also can do them last minute. You have to have cash too.

Ivy House
(310) 673-4000
705 S Inglewood Ave
Inglewood, CA 90301

1-714-997-5800 i got married at wayside.they will go anywhere\

Hi Was It Easy To Do. Did Cost Alot Do You Get To Hold Him Or Get Akiss Please Give Me Advice On How To Go About It Asap Thanks Alot

Ivy House i recomend it i would give you the info but someone already gave you the # you can either do it by phone or they can schedule it in county behind glass by phone it about $200 and behind glass its about 500 if Im not wrong call its a very nice place with very nice people GOOD LUCK and Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!:)

hey you can call this number (323) 581-3861 they will do everything for you... its about $450 they will meet you there and do all the paper work... if you call asap you might be able to do it by next visit...

:thumbsup: I had no idea that people could still get married while in the COUNTY jail system. I've been assuming they had to wait until they got transfered to the state prison system.

Any info on getting married in San Bernardino County Jail and how much it would cost?

how about getting married in riverside county jail?? my fiancee's at robert presley and we wanna get married before he gets sent upstate...does anyone know how the process goes??

help!:confused:

Quick question has anyone ever had a problem with the CA prison system recognizing a marriage license issued by the Ivy House. My fiance and I are going to do it through them this month and I don't want to run into any problems when he goes to state as far as them recognizing it as a real marriage. Any help would be appreciated.

Tessa

Not sure if it is accepted, but I thought of doing it through Ivy house also before I checked their better business breau profile. It is not too great.

http://www.labbb.org/BBBWeb/Forms/Business/CompanyReportPage_Expository.aspx?CompanyID=130171 45

Quick question has anyone ever had a problem with the CA prison system recognizing a marriage license issued by the Ivy House. My fiance and I are going to do it through them this month and I don't want to run into any problems when he goes to state as far as them recognizing it as a real marriage. Any help would be appreciated.

Tessa

I've checked on the better business bureau's website and saw that they have an F rating, but it doesn't specifically say that it has anything to do with inmate weddings. It could mean anything from not handling a customer complaint promptly to refund issues. I also spoke with my fiance's lawyer and he said that there shouldn't be a problem because these people are dealing with the courts and that they wouldn't be in business for as long as they have if they were handing out fake licenses. I just wanted to know if anyone has actually experienced problems with it. I guess I just want some additional reassurance.

Thanks,
Tessa

Wow I did it a few weeks ago and Now you have me scared, I should of looked into that. What do I do now? I hope they didn't jack me for my $$ because it did cost a lot- Please any one have any problems? I wonder if I should go to the Hall of Records?

I've checked on the better business bureau's website and saw that they have an F rating, but it doesn't specifically say that it has anything to do with inmate weddings. It could mean anything from not handling a customer complaint promptly to refund issues. I also spoke with my fiance's lawyer and he said that there shouldn't be a problem because these people are dealing with the courts and that they wouldn't be in business for as long as they have if they were handing out fake licenses. I just wanted to know if anyone has actually experienced problems with it. I guess I just want some additional reassurance.

Thanks,
Tessa


I got married at Ivy House two and a half years ago. We did it over the phone and he signed the license at Wayside visiting the next weekend. He is now at CTF-Soledad and we are up for our third family visit. It cost us about $350 - $400 back then, but it was still slightly cheaper than getting married at the facility. It is legit!!!

TS

P.S. - Good luck and congrats in advance

Also, as a side note, I believe that both parties can be on the phone...neither has to be physically present at that moment, so any county could probably use Ivy House!:thumbsup:

Ok, so I went to the Ivy House last Saturday and paid $545 for the wedding and minister to come out to Wayside to marry us. They sent me home with a Power of Attorney form for my fiance to fill out authorizing me to sign the license for him (they said that would be easier then sending me to the jail with the license cause then we risk making a mistake on it which would make it invalid, I guess a few years ago it was alot easier to get married at Wayside and from what I've heard it's only been within the last few months that they've made it a little more difficult).. anyways.., I'm supposed to take that back to the Ivy House this Saturday and from there we'll schedule our date.

I've already gotten feedback from a few people that have gotten married with the Ivy House and then had family visits.. that's good enough for me!! ;)

You'll be okay! Congrats to you!

I called Ivy House today after reading these posts and they stillhave not Filed my License with the Hall of Records as of 7/12/07- They said they are barly working on Junes Marriages, the point is they told me 30-60 days
I went to the Hall of records today and they said it takes about 4-6 wks for a certificate, so if it hasn't even been filed then the time frame is way off! I did this marriage while he was in county so I would not have to wait for the Prison because they may take long, I am so mad I told thek this is urgent they need to expedite this! I don't know I did check the Better Business Beaur and they do have an F on handling clients issues and not resolving them, I asked if I can just go get the License myself and file it and he said no, I think its just a bunch of BS I probly could of did this confidential Marriage thing by myself with a P.O.A with a "phone ceremony and it would still be a valid marriage" I would look into that yourself for any one who is short on cash.

Thanks myhusbandswifey!

Your welcome Tessa.

FYI.... This is California Law
(e) The marriage license shall be returned by the person
solemnizing the marriage to the county recorder of the county in
which the license was issued within 10 days after the ceremony.
(f) As used in this division, "returned" means presented to the
appropriate person in person, or postmarked, before the expiration of
the specified time period.

FYI- This is also California Law... Marriage by proxy(i.e. by phone) is not legal in california....

420. (a) No particular form for the ceremony of marriage is
required for solemnization of the marriage, but the parties shall
declare, in the physical presence of the person solemnizing the
marriage and necessary witnesses, that they take each other as
husband and wife.

Don't get taken by anybody trying to charge you a grip of money to marry you behind glass or over the phone. Anybody who is legally able to perform a marriage can obtain a confidential marriage license from the County Clerk by filling out a simple affidavit.
426. If for sufficient reason, as described in subdivision (d),
either or both of the parties to be married are physically unable to
appear in person before the county clerk, a marriage license may be
issued by the county clerk to the person solemnizing the marriage if
the following requirements are met:
(a) The person solemnizing the marriage physically presents an
affidavit to the county clerk explaining the reason for the inability
to appear.
(b) The affidavit is signed under penalty of perjury by the person
solemnizing the marriage and by both parties.
(c) The signature of any party to be married who is unable to
appear in person before the county clerk is authenticated by a notary
public or a court prior to the county clerk issuing the marriage
license.
(d) Sufficient reason includes proof of hospitalization,
incarceration, or any other reason proved to the satisfaction of the
county clerk.

Sorry duplicate post :) :)

does anyone know of somewhere else because ivy house does not sound so good? im also trying to get married before he goes to prison. ok another question im not sure if it should be here but i didnt know where else to ask what is the difference between a normal visit and family visit?????

Joseph Vanderhoff married me. look him up in yellowpages.com. He takes care of everything and does a Confidential Marrige Certificate. It's done during visiting hours all you do is pay him and show up. Good Luck

You can also do it thru court. You just need to ask his atty .or Public Defender to speak to the judge on your behalf. Other than the fees for the license itself, there is not additional cost.

Ivy House is okay and legal. You can pay for them to actually be present at court where you & your man are both there. Any marriage done at this point is a confidential marriage.

Reg. visits - You have to be aprrpvoed to visit. You get to sit with your man, hold his hand, kiss briefly at the beginning & end of a visit. Eat together , take photos. Visits are Sat. & Sun. some holidays & hours avry by prison.

Family Visit -You have to be legally married (proven by a cert. copy of your marriage license) or prove your relationship, such as a mother, father, brother, sister, child & so on, by a birth cert. The inmate has be eligible & approved for the family visit program. Visits are up to 72 hours. You stay in a apt. like facility, unsupervised. You get to cook your own food with grocieries you have chosen and apid for, but picked up by the prison. You stay there the entire time. Its like a little vacation

Ivyhouse is a pain! I would not reccomend anyone using them! They have 10 days by law to file your license and they don't do it! I leave messages and they do not return phone calls. Just an FYI

Just call Joseh vanderhoff. He marries people in Most Counties. It's every easy. way do you want to get all stressed out. Call Him, show up, pay him and your married. That's all.

so wher do u suggest or how do suggest about getting married? Ii wan marry my fiancee b4 he gets transfered...any help would be great

I don't know about that Ivy Hose ladies. I tried calling and their phone is disconnected. Hmmmmm...What city is that Joseph Vanderhoff in???

Ivy House went out of business!!! With tons of licenses that they have yet to file, including mine!!!!!:blah:

Hey ladies!! Just FYI....There is a class action lawsuit being filed against the Ivy House in Inglewood for fraud. It was in the newspaper this morning. San Gabriel Valley Tribune local news section.

I had a feeling this was going to happen to Ivy House, and from what I have heard it has a lot to do with them performing illegal marriage ceremonies... (AKA marriages over the phone) as I said in an earlier post, marriage by proxy is not legal in California. Hopefully this is not going to affect all the people who were actually married this way.

wheww... am i glad i didnt get married through them.. i was very very close to taking that drive to inglewood and meeting with the gentlemen, but something just seemed too fishy to me..
eventhough me and my honey are getting married through the prison.. and its a pain.. at least its gonna be legit :D

i'll be sure to keep everyone in my prayers.. god bless!

We just filled out our papers to get married...It wouldnt be such a hassle if they actually answered the phones.County clerk told me to call the jail..the jail NEVER answers...friends outside told me to call the chaplain...just rings and rings.Is there anyone else I should be calling or something else I should be doing?

This is who married us in Pitches it went great!

Heavenly Wedding Chapel **323} 581-3861 ask for Ivan

They do all kinds of weddings even in the Los Angeles County Jails. Good luck.

Finally!!! Can You Please Help Me. Im Trying To Get Married At Wayside And Am Having No Luck Getting Info On What I Need To Do. I Need To Get Married B4 Feb. If You Could Please Let Me Know The Process Id Really Appreciate It. Im Having No Luck Gettin In Contact With Anyone!

We got married in linn cty iowa. The fisrst step at Linn cty was he asked the chaplin for a request to marry packet. That had all the rules and what paper work needed to be done. Good luck!!

I'm Trying To Find That Out Too! They Said If He Hasn't Been Sentecned Then You Can Go Get Your Marriage License From The County Clerks Office If Hes Already Been Sentenced U Need To Contact The Chaplain Of The Jail.

Have you tried asking the atty.or Public Defender for help? It can be done in the court by the jugde. LA County Clerks officer has a marriage packet available for inmates but you need to let them know. Someone that is a member of his family needs to go with you to pick it up. Then you can find a service that will perform marriage. They can go with you to court and do it then or the judge can do it.

If he has not been sentenced you have to get an inability to appear packet from the County Clerks office. You have to fill it out and get it signed by your fiance and the judge hearing his case. The form the judge signs authorizes someone to stand in for your fiance to obtain the marriage license from the County Clerks office. It can be anyone. Then you need to find a minister who will go with you to a regular visit and perform the ceremony (behind glass of course). If he has been sentenced the County Clerks office WILL NOT issue a license. You have to wait until he is mainlined. Then he can request a marriage packet. Good luck:thumbsup:

Any one who wants to get married should go with Joseph vanderhoff his number is 1-714-997-5800. HE is great and it was very easy to get married. I know he is really buisy so I don't know how easy it is to get the date you really want. My situation was different because it was in 2005 and that is when that horrible riot happend and we did not know when they were going to get off of lockdown and my hubby was being thrown from jail to jail. Any who... i even got bubbles blown from the priest when we got to kiss the glass!

I spoke to Joseph Vanderhoff too!! :) But unfortunately you still have to get that paperwork done before he can marry you. Vanderhoff told me it used to be a lot easier.

When i got married last year by him it was soooooo simple!! all i did was call him drove to downtown filled out some paper gave him half the money as a deposit. Then he said the could do it that weekend so 3 days later we were married. The next week after we married there was a sign on the door saying that you have to contact i think it was the commander to discuss being allowed to marry. I was so happy that i didnt have to go through all that!!

i need to get marrie by 02-14-08

Anyone know anything about getting married in Alameda County Jail in the SF bay area? I'm pretty sure they don't allow it here but just wondering....

I have the same problem but I am in a different City all together. He is in Santa Rita County Jail and I am in another city and don't know what to do or where to start. We have two kids and have been trying to do this for 3years now. Please help!:cry:

That is the same jail my man is at currently although he should be transferred to prison any day now. As far as I know, you cannot get married in the Santa Rita Jail but if you go to visiting there, you should ask around. The girls that go up there usually have a lot of information, especially if he's in max or in the parole unit in medium. Good luck!

:D Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got married today February 19, 2008. :p

congrats!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

If anyone is looking for a minister to perform their wedding, I'll be happy to do it. I had such a hard time finding a minister when I married my husband in Jail, and have met so many couples who are getting quoted insane dollar amounts by ministers because they don't want to go into the jail, so I know how it is. I know it can be a hassle but I also understant - first hand - how much it means to you and your fiance.

After I was married, I decided to do what I can to help other couples get married in jail, so I was ordained as a minister and now perform weddings.

Please contact me if you need a minister for a very reasonable price. I'm in South Orange County but am willing to travel.

Love for all,

Minister Mrs. Larson
Phone number removed per PTO Policy - Please PM member.

WEll im trying to get married to my boyfriend who is incarcerated in L.A. Mens Central Jail how do go about this where do i even start? what are my options?

Hi,

I can help you figure out what to do. The first thing to do is call LA Mens Central Jail and ask if you are allowed to get married there. 213-473-6080


Then call the LA County Recorder's office and ask what the you need to bring them in order to obtain a license to marry your fiance who is incarcerated. (562) 462-2137

If you don't have a minister, I would be happy to do it for you. If you do want me to perform the ceremony, I can also find out for you exactly what you need to do and what you need to get.

In Orange County the procedure is as follows: you get an Inability to Appear form from the County Recorder. You get your fiance to sign it and have it notarized. The notary can take the form to the jail any time or day and take care of it through the attorney/bonds window so it doesn't count as a visit. Then you and your minister take the signed/notarized Inability to Appear Form along with your fiance's ID (driver's license or passport) to the County Recorder and the minister stands in for your fiance to obtain the license. Then you and your minister go to the jail and perform the ceremony, have your finace sign the license and then return it to the County Recorder and you're done.

That is the sequence of events for Orange County, and they could be different for LA County so call the number I gave you above for the LA County Recorder's office and make sure.

Please let me know if you need a minister or call me if you have any other questions 949.291.8762.

Congratulations!



WEll im trying to get married to my boyfriend who is incarcerated in L.A. Mens Central Jail how do go about this where do i even start? what are my options?

My name is marty ,she is in SanBernardino[CDC on Rialto]hope it is okay to leave my email and number topcat863@ya,951*234*1781 we want to get married before she goes to state

From personal experience..it is a major headache to call county first for permission. It is easier to have the minister go with you like it is a normal visit to perform the ceremony. Also if your fiance is still going to court you can ask his attorney if you can bring a notary to his next court date and have the form notarized that way. When I tried to get permission from county they told me to call the county recorder and vice versa. The county recorder does not check to see if you have permission from the jail. They only ask you when you get the license if they are aware...a quick yes at it's that simple. Feel free to pm me if you have any questions..I was just married last month. Good luck!!

I would like to know if anyone can tell me the steps I need to know in order to be married in wayside? before he is sentenced or sent to prison.

The first thing you need to do is get an inablity to appear form from the county recorders office. You need to have it signed and notarized by your fiance and will need to have a copy of your his id to get the paperwork processed. Good luck!!

I would not recommend foregoing finding out if you're allowed to be married in the jail. Reason being, after the ceremony, the incarcerated party needs to sign the marriage license. If the jail does not allow marriages to be perfomed in the jail, they will not allow the jailed party to sign the license - you must have the license signed for the marriage to be finalized. They don't need to know anything beforehand and you don't need to say anything to the county recorder about it, you just need to make sure that the jail's policy allows marriages.

Good Luck and Congratulations!

From personal experience..it is a major headache to call county first for permission. It is easier to have the minister go with you like it is a normal visit to perform the ceremony. Also if your fiance is still going to court you can ask his attorney if you can bring a notary to his next court date and have the form notarized that way. When I tried to get permission from county they told me to call the county recorder and vice versa. The county recorder does not check to see if you have permission from the jail. They only ask you when you get the license if they are aware...a quick yes at it's that simple. Feel free to pm me if you have any questions..I was just married last month. Good luck!!

I would not recommend foregoing finding out if you're allowed to be married in the jail. Reason being, after the ceremony, the incarcerated party needs to sign the marriage license. If the jail does not allow marriages to be perfomed in the jail, they will not allow the jailed party to sign the license - you must have the license signed for the marriage to be finalized. They don't need to know anything beforehand and you don't need to say anything to the county recorder about it, you just need to make sure that the jail's policy allows marriages.

Good Luck and Congratulations!

When getting married in county (behind glass) they don't sign after the ceremony! They sign before to receive the license and the notarized signature applies to the license and certificate. You do need to go through the county recorder or they will not issue you a license. I can assure you I checked with everyone before, during and after. If you call the chaplain or Seargent they will tell you to call the county recorder...trust!! But again good luck sweetie!! :thumbsup:

let me know how much u would charge to do this? cause hopefully the atty will take the form to him with the notary on his next court date so i can get the license.

1-714-997-5800 i got married at wayside.they will go anywhere\

Hi my name is natalie and i was trying to do the same getting married in wayside but they tell me that i cant even to my hubby....If yo dont mind how did you did it??? i will like to know please thank you....:)

Hey my luvs....
thank you but i just call that number and they will help and do everything...and how about the cash$$$$$$$:confused:

Hey my luvs....
I also have a quick question??????my hubby is in wayside and we want to get married but i dont know how to do it....Can someone recomend something or if someone knows how please tell me thank you...........


Hey sweetie!! First step is obtaining an inability to appear form from the county recorders office. You will need his ID to obtain a marriage license too. Congrats and good luck!! :p

Ok So My Understanding Is If Hes Been Sentenced You Have To Wait Until He Gets To Prison....right?!?

Ok So My Understanding Is If Hes Been Sentenced You Have To Wait Until He Gets To Prison....right?!?

Yes you are right:thumbsup:

Ok So My Understanding Is If Hes Been Sentenced You Have To Wait Until He Gets To Prison....right?!?


nope...... if he's still in county you can still get married BEFORE he leaves to prison.

nope...... if he's still in county you can still get married BEFORE he leaves to prison.


Cubana..please explain.:confused: From what I understood once they are sentenced the County recorders office would not issue a license since you have to have the forms notarized. Thanks babe! :p

Cubana..please explain.:confused: From what I understood once they are sentenced the County recorders office would not issue a license since you have to have the forms notarized. Thanks babe! :p
I used joseph vanderhoff and got married in Theo Lacy. Joe notarizes the forms gets the marrige liscense , basically everything. I just showed up and got married during visiting. You dont need to ""ask"" for anything from the county or city. We got married after he was sentenced. he charged m4 $00 but it was worth it. i was going crazy dealing with the people in the recorders office.

Hope this helps. you can always call him and he can explain it to you.:thumbsup:

I recently got married while he was in county. I don't know if all countys are the same. Im in sacramento county. I had to go to vital satistics (where u get ur birth certificates) ask for a inmate marrige packet and they'll tell u the rest of the process.

I used joseph vanderhoff and got married in Theo Lacy. Joe notarizes the forms gets the marrige liscense , basically everything. I just showed up and got married during visiting. You dont need to ""ask"" for anything from the county or city. We got married after he was sentenced. he charged m4 $00 but it was worth it. i was going crazy dealing with the people in the recorders office.

Hope this helps. you can always call him and he can explain it to you.:thumbsup:


It must vary from county to county because I did call Joseph Vanderhoff originally and he told me I had to go through the county recorder and get the inanbility to appear packet first in order for him to perform the ceremony in Los Angeles county. Vanderhoff told me they have made it a lot harder to get married. It would be so nice if they all followed the same guidelines. Good luck ladies! :D

Oh and thanks babe for the explanation. :thumbsup:

you can get married once they have been sentenced but its risky. me and my man started the process but he didnt stay in county long enough for us to actually get married.

you can get married once they have been sentenced but its risky. me and my man started the process but he didnt stay in county long enough for us to actually get married.

Yes you can have the ceremony after he is sentenced. I was married after he was sentenced but I had to get all the paperwork signed, notarized and to the county recorder to obtain my marriage license BEFORE he was sentenced or they said they would not issue the license. Like I said before obviously nothing is set in stone. Each situation is different depending on who you speak to. It's a battle but worth it....Good luck ladies!! :thumbsup:

You will get a different answer from almost everyone you speak to whether it's the county jail chaplain, the county recorders office, etc. This is what I know for sure because I just went through this process about 3 weeks ago.

you do need the inability to appear packet. all that is is a form that must be signed and notarized by your boyfriend. I went with the notary to the attorney's window at MCJ. We had no problem with the deputies, they went to get him he signed, notary signed done deal.
if you call religious services and actually get a person they will tell you that you must first get the license then request permission to marry through their office. Per the receptionist, that takes about two weeks. I skipped this step.:)
Once you have the form signed and notarized you and minister must appear together at recorders office to receive official license. You must take your marriage application, the affadavit of inability to appear, his id or passport, your id, and minister must have id as well.
Once they scrutinize the paperwork if all is in order, a license will be issued.
At this point, you are for all intents and purposes, married. the minister and you can go during visiting hours to have the marriage "solemnized".
one more thing, one recorder office told me they ask if he's been sentenced and if so, they will not issue license. Another never mentioned it to me. Since the whole point was to get married before he left for prison, I wasn't planning on telling them he was sentenced if they had asked. And they didn't.
Sorry for the long post, if you need more info, let me know. I know a minister who will do it for about $450.00.

good luck!

You will get a different answer from almost everyone you speak to whether it's the county jail chaplain, the county recorders office, etc. This is what I know for sure because I just went through this process about 3 weeks ago.

you do need the inability to appear packet. all that is is a form that must be signed and notarized by your boyfriend. I went with the notary to the attorney's window at MCJ. We had no problem with the deputies, they went to get him he signed, notary signed done deal.
if you call religious services and actually get a person they will tell you that you must first get the license then request permission to marry through their office. Per the receptionist, that takes about two weeks. I skipped this step.:)
Once you have the form signed and notarized you and minister must appear together at recorders office to receive official license. You must take your marriage application, the affadavit of inability to appear, his id or passport, your id, and minister must have id as well.
Once they scrutinize the paperwork if all is in order, a license will be issued.
At this point, you are for all intents and purposes, married. the minister and you can go during visiting hours to have the marriage "solemnized".
one more thing, one recorder office told me they ask if he's been sentenced and if so, they will not issue license. Another never mentioned it to me. Since the whole point was to get married before he left for prison, I wasn't planning on telling them he was sentenced if they had asked. And they didn't.
Sorry for the long post, if you need more info, let me know. I know a minister who will do it for about $450.00.

good luck!


Thanks for clarifying and congratulations sweetie! :D

Here are some commercial officiants (NFI) who will work with you to get married:



Heavenly Wedding Chapel
7208 Pacific Boulevard 202
Huntington Park, CA 90255
323-581-3861 ask for Ivan

Joe Vanderhoff
Jail Weddings & Legal Services
935 N. Vignes St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
1-714-997-5800



Terri Linzmeier
weddingsbyterri.com
949-697-2246
Matt Linzmeier
(949) 939-4239

Hi,

If anyone needs help getting married in county or even in state, I do weddings! Private Message me here and I will be more than happy to help! I was married in OC county jail and after that, I realized that we need help! So I became ordained and have been performing weddings ever since!

Good Luck to everyone!

Sydni
Because sometimes your soulmate is an inmate!

Fantastic info! One more note to add, you must have an ID for your incarcerated one. I perform ceremonies and was getting away with printing their booking record as an ID but the last time I was at the OC recorder's office, they said they would not take it any longer, LA or another county may, but I know Orange County requires a State issued ID.

I will perform your ceremony if you like and I only charge $350. I will also work with you if you cannot pay it all at once. Private Message me if you're interested!

Congratulations!

Sydni

You will get a different answer from almost everyone you speak to whether it's the county jail chaplain, the county recorders office, etc. This is what I know for sure because I just went through this process about 3 weeks ago.

you do need the inability to appear packet. all that is is a form that must be signed and notarized by your boyfriend. I went with the notary to the attorney's window at MCJ. We had no problem with the deputies, they went to get him he signed, notary signed done deal.
if you call religious services and actually get a person they will tell you that you must first get the license then request permission to marry through their office. Per the receptionist, that takes about two weeks. I skipped this step.:)
Once you have the form signed and notarized you and minister must appear together at recorders office to receive official license. You must take your marriage application, the affadavit of inability to appear, his id or passport, your id, and minister must have id as well.
Once they scrutinize the paperwork if all is in order, a license will be issued.
At this point, you are for all intents and purposes, married. the minister and you can go during visiting hours to have the marriage "solemnized".
one more thing, one recorder office told me they ask if he's been sentenced and if so, they will not issue license. Another never mentioned it to me. Since the whole point was to get married before he left for prison, I wasn't planning on telling them he was sentenced if they had asked. And they didn't.
Sorry for the long post, if you need more info, let me know. I know a minister who will do it for about $450.00.

good luck!

I read most of these post but they're all regarding Counties in So Cal but no information for Counties in Nor. Cal.... I have info for San Joaquin County, this is for a "CONFIDENTIAL marriage, requirements to qualify for a confidential marriage state that when an unmarried man and unmarried woman, not minors have been living together as husband and wife, they may be married pursuant to the confidential marriage laws."

Responsibilities of the out of custody parter:
1. pick up the confidential marriage paperwork at the County Recorder's Office
2. Contact the Inmate Case Worker to schedule an appointment to notarize the document - Notary Cost is $15 (cash only)
3. Fill out remaining paperwork.
4. Arrange for a minister/officiate to perform the confidential marriage (FYI they dont give referrals).
5. Go back to the County Recorder's Office to apply for the marriage license (minister must be with you).
6. After obtaining license, contact the Inmate caseworker to make appointment for the marriage.
7. Confidential marriages will only be performed on the last Sunday of the month (7pm-9pm).
8. Paperwork must be completed and marriage license obtained 5 days prior to the date.
9. Out of custody partner and officiate must arrive on time to the scheduled appointment.


Paper pass slot will be used for inmates signature on marriage license
No other items will be allowed through
Minister/officiate must file marriage license at the County Recorder’s Office
Only the minister/officiate and out of custody partner will be allowed in the paper pass room
No Kissing or Exchange of Rings

I am upset with the marriage laws in riverside county. mainly the ones for the incarcarated. if anyone knows a easy way to get married in a riverside county jail. please help me . this has been a battle for 2 months.

where do i go to get married in a riverside county jail. i already went to the county clerks office and they keep putting up all these different issues. especially with his DMV issued ID card. because his original was lost and i happened to have a photocopy of it. now they say they cant accept it. i dont know what else i can do...:mad::(

unfortunately you do need a state or government issued id to get married. they used to be a little more lax but now they want to see an actual id. You can go on dmv's website and submit a 'lost or stolen' form and get a copy mailed to you.


where do i go to get married in a riverside county jail. i already went to the county clerks office and they keep putting up all these different issues. especially with his DMV issued ID card. because his original was lost and i happened to have a photocopy of it. now they say they cant accept it. i dont know what else i can do...:mad::(

do you have his birth certificate, license, and booking papers and you have to have your birth certificate, license . im having problems because he lost his license and i cant find it.. my fiance is in banning..


how about getting married in riverside county jail?? my fiancee's at robert presley and we wanna get married before he gets sent upstate...does anyone know how the process goes??

help!:confused:

im in riverside county and that is my only problem is he lost his ID CARD at the mall before he was arrested and i dont know how i can get him a new one.

unfortunately you do need a state or government issued id to get married. they used to be a little more lax but now they want to see an actual id. You can go on dmv's website and submit a 'lost or stolen' form and get a copy mailed to you.

can i request his ID and have it sent to me or does he have to do it. because i called the jail and they wont let him request it..


unfortunately you do need a state or government issued id to get married. they used to be a little more lax but now they want to see an actual id. You can go on dmv's website and submit a 'lost or stolen' form and get a copy mailed to you.

According to the DMV web site he has to go in person to apply for a duplicate--it doesn't sound like they would mail one to you. That's probably so that they can take his picture.



can i request his ID and have it sent to me or does he have to do it. because i called the jail and they wont let him request it..

hey everyone! Sydni (socalcrrvs) married me and my husband. SHES AMAZING! so anyone who needs to get married in jail CALL HER! she knows this because ive told her before, but i could never thank her enough, and no price can be put on what she did for me and my husband.... *tear* lol.

Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm so glad I could help and it all worked out. You guys are such a sweet couple and your wedding was proof that an inside wedding can be beautiful. Your vows were so true and touching. May the two of you always be as happy and in love as you are today!

Sydni


hey everyone! Sydni (socalcrrvs) married me and my husband. SHES AMAZING! so anyone who needs to get married in jail CALL HER! she knows this because ive told her before, but i could never thank her enough, and no price can be put on what she did for me and my husband.... *tear* lol.

hhhow about getting married in riverside county jail?? my fiancee's at robert presley and we wanna get married before he gets sent upstate...does anyone know how the process goes??

help!:confused:

i finally got married yesterday to my love, i'm his mrs. Now... After all this time all these small obstacles i was finally able to marry him in wayside. I was depressed once i heard that the 5 fwy was closed i thought we wouldnt marry, but we did.... I just wanted to share with everyone because i'm soo happy....

congratulations girl!!!! me&myman will be getting marrierd soon too :]

congrats , i know when me and my hubby got married 18yrs ago he was released from jail to attend his bros funeral. So we decided to get married , at least we had that nite to be together.:D:D:D:D

we're still planning on doing it when he comes home, but for now this is good... I'm just happy to finally be his wife after too long of just being baby mamma.... I'm praying things go well for us through his incarceration...

congratulations girl!!!! Me&myman will be getting marrierd soon too :]


i wish you the best of luck...