Confidential Marriage Licenses for Notaries

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Questions and Answers

A notary public wants to obtain authorization to issue confidential marriage licenses. To whom should they apply?

The county clerk in the county where the notary public resides (correct)
The State Bar Association
Any superior court judge
The Secretary of State

What is a requirement for a notary public to be authorized to issue confidential marriage licenses?

Holding a law degree from an accredited institution
Having performed at least 50 weddings previously
Submitting a letter of recommendation from a local judge
Completing a course of instruction offered by the county clerk (correct)

Besides being an approved notary public, what additional qualification must someone have to perform a marriage in California?

A degree in family studies
Certification as a marriage counselor
Ordination as a priest, minister, or rabbi (correct)
A license from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Which of the following scenarios would prevent a notary public from issuing a confidential marriage license?

The county clerk has not approved the notary public's authorization to issue confidential marriage licenses. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the county clerk's role in the authorization process for notaries public to issue confidential marriage licenses?

The county clerk offers a course of instruction and may or may not approve the authorization. (B) Signup and view all the answers

A notary public is authorized to issue confidential marriage licenses in one county. Can they issue a license in a different county?

No, authorization is only valid in the county where the notary public resides and was approved. (B) Signup and view all the answers

A notary public completes the course of instruction offered by the county clerk. What is the next step to be authorized?

The notary public must still be approved by the county clerk. (D) Signup and view all the answers

If a notary public's application to issue confidential marriage licenses is denied, can they reapply?

Yes, they can reapply, but should consult with the county clerk regarding the reason for denial and potential steps to take before reapplying. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A notary public, who is also a priest, gets approved to issue confidential marriage licenses. What actions can they now perform?

They can issue confidential marriage licenses and perform marriage ceremonies for couples with such licenses. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should a notary public do first to determine the requirements for becoming authorized to issue confidential marriage licenses?

Consult the county clerk in the county where they reside (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Confidential Marriage License Authorization

A notary public needs approval from the county clerk in their county of residence to issue confidential marriage licenses.

Course of Instruction

The county clerk provides this for notaries public before granting authorization to issue confidential marriage licenses.

Who can perform the marriage?

Besides being an approved notary, to perform the marriage, one must be authorized under California law (e.g., priest, minister, rabbi).

Authorization Approval

The county clerk in the notary public's county of residence has the discretion to grant or deny the authorization.

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Study Notes

Notary publics interested in issuing confidential marriage licenses can apply to the county clerk for approval in their county of residence.
A notary public must be approved by the county clerk to issue confidential marriage licenses.
The county clerk provides a course of instruction that notaries public must complete for authorization.
To perform the marriage, a notary public must be authorized under California law (e.g., priest, minister, or rabbi).
The county clerk in the notary public's county of residence has the discretion to approve or deny the authorization to issue confidential marriage licenses.
Interested notary publics should consult the county clerk for more information on obtaining approval.

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