TERMS & CONDITIONS & LEGAL DISCLOSURE

San Diego Same Day Marriage – California Marriage Services

Effective Date: December 19, 2025

These Terms & Conditions and Legal Disclosure (“Terms”) govern all services provided by San Diego Same Day Marriage (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By booking, scheduling, or receiving services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.

San Diego Same Day Marriage provides private, expedited marriage services in California, including scheduling, coordination, document workflow assistance, and lawful solemnization of marriages when all legal requirements are met.

Services may include:

• Verification of identity and eligibility
   
• Assistance with the confidential marriage license workflow, when eligible
   
• Performance of a lawful marriage ceremony by an authorized officiant
   
• Proper completion and routing of marriage documentation for county recording
   
• General informational guidance regarding proof of marriage and certified copies
   

San Diego Same Day Marriage is a private company and is not a government agency.

In California, a Notary Public does not automatically have authority to marry couples.

San Diego Same Day Marriage operates through:

• Commissioned California Notary Publics who may also be authorized by a County Clerk/Recorder as Deputy Commissioners of Civil Marriages (or similar county-delegated roles) where applicable, and/or
   
• Ordained ministers/officiants authorized under California law to solemnize marriages
   

Any county-delegated authority is:

• County-specific
   
• Scope-limited
   
• Governed by California law and applicable county procedures
   

All couples must meet California legal requirements in order to proceed.

Minimum requirements include:

• Valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID for both parties
   
• Both parties must be coherent enough to understand the marriage and freely consent
   
• Any prior marriages must be legally terminated
   
• Confidential marriage license eligibility applies if that license type is used
   

If eligibility cannot be confirmed, services may be refused, delayed, or rescheduled without liability.

Marriage requires informed and voluntary consent.

If, in the professional judgment of the officiant or notary:

• Either party cannot demonstrate understanding
   
• Appears impaired, coerced, or unable to consent
   
• Cannot meet identification or legal requirements
   

The marriage service will not proceed.

This policy exists to protect all parties and preserve legal validity.

San Diego Same Day Marriage may offer:

• In-office same-day marriage appointments
   
• Mobile marriage services at a private location
   

Mobile services are subject to:

• Location access and safety
   
• Facility or venue approval
   
• Legal and logistical feasibility
   

Hospitals, care facilities, private venues, and public locations may impose additional rules or restrictions.

Many couples complete the license and ceremony in one appointment; however:

• Same-day completion is not guaranteed
   
• County rules, eligibility issues, document accuracy, or consent concerns may delay or prevent completion
   

No guarantee is made regarding timelines outside the Company’s direct control.

All officiants and notaries providing services are independent contractors, not employees.

• Contractors operate under their own commissions or credentials
   
• Contractors do not own, manage, or control San Diego Same Day Marriage
   
• No partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship is created
   

Assignments may be accepted or declined based on availability, legality, and professional judgment.

Any office, chapel, or ceremony location used is independently owned and operated, unless expressly stated otherwise.

Venue rules may govern:

• Guest limits
   
• Photography or videography
   
• Access, parking, security, and timing
   
• Conduct, decor, and noise
   

Clients agree to comply with all applicable venue and location policies.

• Marriage records are filed with the appropriate county according to official procedures
   
• Certified copies are issued by the county, not by San Diego Same Day Marriage
   
• County processing timelines vary and are outside Company control
   

No guarantees are made regarding recording speed or certified copy issuance.

“Proof of marriage” may include:

• Completed marriage documentation
   
• County-issued certified copies once available
   

Acceptance of proof is determined by third parties such as employers, government agencies, or foreign authorities.

If a marriage certificate will be used outside the United States:

• Apostille or legalization may be required after certified copies are issued
   
• Processing timelines are controlled by government agencies
   

International acceptance of documents is not guaranteed.

• Information provided is for general informational purposes only
   
• No legal, immigration, tax, HR, or benefits advice is provided
   
• No attorney-client or consultant relationship is formed
   

Clients should consult licensed professionals for legal or immigration matters.

Clients are solely responsible for:

• Correct spelling of names
   
• Accurate personal information
   
• Truthful disclosures regarding marital status
   

San Diego Same Day Marriage is not liable for errors resulting from incorrect client-provided information.

Third-party services or links are provided for convenience only.

• No endorsement is implied
   
• Third parties control their own services, policies, and timelines
   

San Diego Same Day Marriage reserves the right to refuse, pause, or discontinue services if:

• Legal requirements are not met
   
• Consent cannot be confirmed
   
• Safety, compliance, or professional concerns arise
   

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• Liability is limited to the amount paid for services
   
• The Company is not responsible for government delays, venue restrictions, shipping delays, or third-party failures
   
• No indirect, incidental, or consequential damages are assumed
   

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.

By booking or receiving services from San Diego Same Day Marriage, you confirm that:

• You have read and understood these Terms
   
• You meet all eligibility requirements
   
• You voluntarily consent to the marriage process
   

For eligibility rules and service workflows, review:

• Requirements for Marriage
   
• Confidential Marriage License
   
• Same-Day Marriage in San Diego