Section 354 Of Part 2. Marriage License From California Family Law Code >> Division 3. >> Part 2.
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. (a) Each applicant for a marriage license shall be required to
present authentic photo identification acceptable to the county
clerk as to name and date of birth. A credible witness affidavit or
affidavits may be used in lieu of authentic photo identification.
(b) For the purpose of ascertaining the facts mentioned or
required in this part, if the clerk deems it necessary, the clerk may
examine the applicants for a marriage license on oath at the time of
the application. The clerk shall reduce the examination to writing
and the applicants shall sign it.
(c) If necessary, the clerk may request additional documentary
proof as to the accuracy of the facts stated.
(d) Applicants for a marriage license shall not be required to
state, for any purpose, their race or color.
(e) If a marriage is to be entered into pursuant to subdivision
(b) of Section 420, the attorney in fact shall comply with the
requirements of this section on behalf of the applicant who is
overseas, if necessary.