Find Pomona Marriage Records

Pomona marriage records are maintained by Los Angeles County. Cities in California do not issue marriage licenses independently. All marriage licensing and vital records services for Pomona residents are handled at the county level. Los Angeles County operates seven branch offices where couples can apply for marriage licenses and obtain certified copies of marriage certificates. Pomona residents have a dedicated branch office in Pomona itself. This office provides all marriage services along with the other six branch locations throughout Los Angeles County. You can visit any branch regardless of where you live within the county.

Los Angeles County Clerk Services

The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk manages all marriage services for Pomona residents. Pomona has its own branch office for convenient local access. Call (800) 201-8999 to reach the county system. Visit lavote.gov for branch hours and locations.

Los Angeles County requires an online application before your in-person visit. Complete the application at the county website. Your application stays on file for 90 days after submission. Then schedule a visit to any branch office. Both parties must appear together in person under California Family Code section 359. Bring valid photo identification when you visit. Acceptable forms of ID include a California driver license, state ID card, passport, or alien resident card as proof of age.

Los Angeles County charges $91 for a public marriage license. A confidential license costs $85. Your license is valid for 90 days from the date you complete your in-person visit and pick up the license. You can use it anywhere in California. No residency requirement exists. You do not need to live in Los Angeles County or even California. No waiting period applies. You can marry the same day you obtain your license.

License Types Available

California provides two types of marriage licenses. Public marriage licenses become part of the public record. Anyone can request copies after your marriage is registered with the county. Public licenses require at least one witness to sign at the ceremony. Los Angeles County will provide a witness for a $20 fee if you need one.

Confidential marriage licenses stay private under California Family Code sections 500 through 511. Only the married parties can obtain copies unless a court orders otherwise. No witnesses are required for confidential marriages. Both license types have the same legal effect. The only difference is privacy.

Confidential marriages have been available in California since 1971. Many couples select this option for privacy reasons. Your marriage record will not appear in public searches. Employers and family members cannot request copies. Only you and your spouse have access. This privacy protection is permanent under California law.

Express Marriage Ceremonies

Los Angeles County offers express marriage ceremonies at all seven branch locations including Pomona. You can get your license and marry in the same appointment. The county schedules 45 minutes for the license application plus the express ceremony. A civil ceremony costs $25. This is separate from the license fee. You pay both fees together at your appointment.

Call ahead to schedule your express ceremony appointment. Popular times fill up fast. Weekends and holidays book weeks in advance. If you want a specific date, plan ahead. You can bring guests to witness the occasion. The ceremony is brief but legally binding.

For same-day service without an appointment, arrive early. The Norwalk office serves walk-ins until 3:00 PM. District offices including Pomona serve until 3:30 PM. Applications submitted after these times get processed the next business day. Processing at the window takes about one hour during regular hours.

Getting Certified Copies

After your wedding, the officiant returns the completed license to Los Angeles County within 10 days. This is required under California law. The county registers your marriage and creates the certificate. You must request certified copies separately. The county does not mail copies automatically.

Certified copies cost $19 each as of January 2026. This fee increased by $2 under Assembly Bill 64 effective at the start of 2026. Los Angeles County residents directly impacted by fires can request vital records at no cost to support recovery efforts. Contact the county to see if you qualify.

Order copies from any branch office. Visit in person for faster service. Mail requests take longer. Only the Norwalk office has marriage records available for viewing in person. Other branches can process orders but cannot provide access to view records on file.

State Records

The California Department of Public Health keeps marriage records for select years. The state has public marriage records from 1905 to 2001 and from 2010 to present. CDPH does not maintain confidential marriage records at all.

State processing takes 5 to 7 weeks. Los Angeles County is much faster. Pomona residents typically use the county office for quicker results. The county processes requests in days or weeks instead of months. Use the state office only if you cannot visit the county or need records from specific years when county records are not easily accessible.

Nearby Cities

Pomona is in eastern Los Angeles County. West Covina sits northwest. Downey is to the west. All cities in Los Angeles County use the same Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk office system for marriage services.