What is the process for obtaining a marriage license if my partner is incarcerated at The County Jail or State Prison?
If your fianc is incarcerated, you must obtain a marriage license application through the Prison or Jail officials. They will provide the marriage license application to be filled out and brought to our office along with other necessary paperwork. As of January 1st, 2008, it is now required that an Affidavit for Physical Inability to Appear must be filled out and signed by both applicants and the person who is solemnizing their marriage. The inmates signature MUST also be authenticated by a notary or a court. The person who is not incarcerated must come to the County Clerks office WITH the person who is solemnizing the marriage and will bring the marriage license application filled out along with the completed Affidavit for Physical Inability to Appear, a Notary authentication or court authentication of the inmates signature, a photo ID for the person who is not incarcerated, a copy of dissolution papers (if necessary), and the marriage license fee. See schedule of fees.
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