Family Code section 550

Notwithstanding any other law, including, but not limited to, Section 420, a county clerk may issue a marriage license, including a confidential marriage license, or solemnize or witness a marriage ceremony under state law using remote technology pursuant to this part, except for a marriage of a minor, as set forth in Section 302 to 304, inclusive, or any successor provisions.

Source: Section 550, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=550. (updated Oct. 7, 2021; accessed Jul. 14, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/family_code_section_550

Original Source: Section 550, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=550. (last accessed May 12, 2025).