Santa Ana, CA – Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen is proud to highlight the success of the department’s Pre-Paid Marriage Certificate Program, a convenient service designed to save newlyweds time, travel, and stress after their wedding.
The Pre-Paid Marriage Certificate Program is available only to couples who obtain their marriage license and have their ceremony performed at the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. At that time, couples may choose to pre-order their certified marriage certificate for $17 per copy. By doing so, they automatically receive their official marriage certificate by mail without needing to return to the Clerk-Recorder’s Office, make a separate purchase after their ceremony, or call in to check if their certificate is ready — saving them valuable time and effort.
“This program has become one of our most popular services because it allows couples to focus on celebrating their special day instead of worrying about paperwork,” said Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen. “By streamlining the process, we’re helping newlyweds save valuable time, reduce phone calls and trips to our offices, and begin their new chapter with ease.”
In 2024, the Clerk-Recorder’s Office issued 25,688 marriage licenses and fulfilled 23,741 pre-paid marriage certificate orders, underscoring both the strong demand and the convenience this program offers to newlyweds. This successful program is ongoing and continues to provide the same convenience today. For couples wishing to marry in Orange County, the Clerk-Recorder’s Office is the sole authority for issuing marriage licenses, performing ceremonies, and providing certified marriage certificates, making this program an essential resource for newlyweds across the county.
The Clerk-Recorder’s Office remains committed to innovation, efficiency, and customer service. For more information about marriage services or to learn how to take advantage of the Pre-Paid Marriage Certificate Program, please visit OCRecorder.com or call (714) 834-2500.
English • Spanish • Vietnamese • Chinese • Korean
