California · Family Code
FAM §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 issu
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A marriage license may be issued when one or both parties cannot physically appear before the county clerk, if sufficient reason exists as defined in the statute.
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