California Power of Attorney for a Marriage License (VS 124)
Official state formMarriage licenseForm VS 124Free downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
Power of attorney that lets a member of the US Armed Forces stationed overseas in a conflict or war name a person to apply for a marriage license and take part in the ceremony. The original is presented at the County Clerk's office, not mailed to the state vital records office.
Who can use this form
- A member of the US Armed Forces who is stationed overseas, is serving in a conflict or a war, and cannot appear at the County Clerk's office
- The person named as attorney-in-fact appears in person with the other party to the marriage
What to send with it
- The original power of attorney, signed by the service member
- It must be acknowledged by a notary or witnessed by two officers of the US Armed Forces
- The attorney-in-fact presents it in person at the County Clerk's office with the party who is not overseas
Where to send it
- Mail to
- See the form for where to file it.
- State fee
- Not provided
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Form revision
- Rev. 01/01/2015
- Source
- Official government page