Fam. Code, § 303 · Part 1. VALIDITY OF MARRIAGE
Fam. Code, § 303
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
If it appears to the satisfaction of the court by application of a minor that the minor requires a written consent to marry and that the minor has no parent or has no parent capable of consenting, the court may make an order consenting to the issuance of a marriage license and granting permission to the minor to marry, in accordance with the requirements described in Section 304. The order shall be filed with the clerk of the court and a certified copy of the order shall be presented to the county clerk at the time the marriage license is issued.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 660, Sec. 4. (SB 273) Effective January 1, 2019.
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