California § 422 - The person solemnizing a marriage shall sign and print or type upon the marriage
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§ 422. The person solemnizing a marriage shall sign and print or type upon the marriage
The person solemnizing a marriage shall sign and print or type upon the marriage license a statement, in the form prescribed by the State Department of Public Health, showing all of the following: (a) The fact, date (month, day, year), and place (city and county) of solemnization. (b) The printed names, signatures, and mailing addresses of at least one, and no more than two, witnesses to the ceremony. (c) The official position of the person solemnizing the marriage, or of the denomination of which that person is a priest, minister, rabbi, or other authorized person of any religious denomination. (d) The person solemnizing the marriage shall also type or print their name and mailing address.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 422
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 422 cover?
Section 422 ("The person solemnizing a marriage shall sign and print or type upon the marriage") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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