California ends marriage and domestic partnership for anyone under 18
People under 18 can no longer get a marriage license or register a domestic partnership in California, even with a parent's consent and a court order, which the old law allowed. The state's annual report on minors' marriages also ends.
Who it affects
People under 18, their parents and county clerks
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1267: Marriage: prohibition on minors.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.