California · Family Code
FAM §558: A county clerk may provide guidance relating to marriage license applications, marriage license issuance, and the witnessing or solemnizing of the marriage ceremony when the guidance relates to the us
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County clerks may provide guidance to people about marriage license applications, issuance, and marriage ceremony witnessing or solemnizing.
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A county clerk may provide guidance relating to marriage license applications, marriage license issuance, and the witnessing or solemnizing of the marriage ceremony when the guidance relates to the use of their remote technology pursuant to this part.
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