Jail weddings made clear and doable

Getting married while your person is in custody — one clear path forward.

We handle the paperwork order, the notary step, and the officiant coordination, so you’re not guessing your way through Kern County’s process on your own.

Call 844-657-3239

When you Think you are Ready to get married, call ThinkReady at 844-657-3239.

$150 notary only

$450 officiant only

full service — quoted by phone

Paperwork, in order

We walk you through the Kern County in-custody marriage sequence — including the Inability to Appear step — in the order the Clerk’s Office expects it.

Notary & officiant, coordinated

We provide notary services and line up the right officiant role, keeping the two people separate when the county requires it.

Facility scheduling, handled

Once your license is ready, we help you prepare for the facility’s availability, attendance limits, and ceremony-day rules.

How the process works

Every case depends on the person’s housing status, facility rules, Clerk’s Office requirements, and appointment availability. This is the practical path we help you work through.

1.

Call JailWedding.com

We begin with a phone call. We will ask where your loved one is housed, what paperwork has already been started, and whether there are any urgent timing concerns.

2.

Get clear on the paperwork

We help you understand the in-custody marriage paperwork sequence, including the inability-to-appear process and the custody notice step.

3.

Complete the notary step

We provide notary services for the required jail wedding paperwork and coordinate the appropriate role structure when the same person cannot notarize and solemnize.

4.

Move through the license step

Once the required paperwork is ready, we help coordinate the officiant side of the marriage license process, so you are not managing it alone.

5.

Prepare for facility scheduling

After the marriage license is issued, the ceremony must be scheduled according to the facility’s rules, availability, and required notice.

6.

Get married and finish the paperwork

The ceremony is simple, non-contact, and facility directed. Afterward, the marriage paperwork must be completed correctly so it can be properly recorded.

Facilities we work with

Facility status and ceremony location are always set by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office — not by us.

Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility

Lerdo Justice Facility

Lerdo Minimum Security / Minimum Facility matters

Lerdo Max/Med Security Facility, when applicable

Central Receiving Facility

What we help with

Initial phone consultation

Inability to Appear paperwork coordination

Kern County in-custody marriage process guidance

Notary services for required documents

Notice of Incarcerated Individual process guidance

Scheduling preparation after the license is issued

Officiant coordination for the license and ceremony

Interpreter coordination for other languages when needed and allowed

English ceremony service

Post-ceremony paperwork guidance

What to expect on the day

Facility status and ceremony location are always set by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office — not by us.

A non-contact ceremony
Facility approval before the ceremony can occur
Security screening for approved participants
Strict limits on who may attend
No rings, flowers, decorations, cameras, audio recording, video recording, or media coverage
Ceremony timing based on facility visiting schedules and availability
Possible interpreter requirements when translation is needed

If you feel like you’re figuring this out alone right now — that’s a normal place to be standing.

Our job is to make the next step obvious, explain it in plain language, and stop you from losing time to a requirement you didn’t know was coming.

Call 844-657-3239

Simple where we can make it simple.

Pricing

Notary only

$150

Document notarization on its own. Doesn’t include officiant work, ceremony coordination, county fees, or extra visits.

Officiant only

$450

For cases where the notary step, paperwork, and license path are already handled or being managed elsewhere.

Full service

Quoted

Depends on the facility, where your paperwork stands, interpreter needs, and how many appointments it takes.

Frequently asked questions

In many cases, yes, once the Clerk’s Office and facility requirements are met. Call and we’ll walk you through what applies to your situation.

Yes. We assist with jail wedding matters involving the Kern County Sheriff’s Lerdo Detention Complex. Final approval, timing, and ceremony location are controlled by the facility.

Yes. We assist with jail wedding matters involving the Central Receiving Facility, subject to current facility procedures and approval.

Yes. JailWedding.com provides notary services. Some cases require the person notarizing a required document and the person solemnizing the marriage to be different people. We help coordinate the proper roles before the ceremony.

The timeline depends on paperwork, custody status, facility approval, visiting schedules, marriage license timing, and ceremony availability. The best first step is to call as early as possible.

No. This is a call-only service. Call 844-657-3239.

Plan on not bringing rings, flowers, decorations, cameras, audio equipment, or video equipment. Jail wedding ceremonies are controlled by facility security rules.

Contact us directly to discuss language accommodation options. We’ll work with you to find a solution.

No. JailWedding.com is an independent service that helps navigate Kern County jail wedding requirements. We work with both offices to make the process smoother.

The earlier you call, the more delays we can help you avoid.

Call 844-657-3239

$150 notary only

$450 officiant only

Private service — not a government agency

Jail Wedding is a private wedding, notary, and coordination service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or employed by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, the Kern County Clerk, or any government agency.

We don’t provide legal advice. All in-custody marriages are subject to current law, Kern County Clerk requirements, facility approval, and Kern County Sheriff’s Office policy. Services and pricing are subject to confirmation.