Marriage License Info
It’s easy to obtain a California Marriage License in any County Clerk’s office in California.
- Blood tests are no longer required.
- Both parties must be at least 18 years old, or otherwise have a guardian’s consent.
- Both parties must have a valid photo I. D. such as a driver’s license, military I. D. or passport.
- It is necessary to bring a certified copy of your birth certificate if your full name doesn’t appear on your identification.
- If you have been married before, you must know the exact date your previous marriage ended. If your last marriage ended within the past 90 days, you must provide a certified copy of the divorce decree.
- You must have your ceremony within 90 days of issuance of a California marriage license.
- You do not have to be a resident of California to get a marriage license here.
- You’ll receive the marriage license on the spot. It takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- A confidential license is another option for a license, but the fee for a confidential license is often higher than for a regular license. and is valid only in the county in which it is purchased.
- You will not receive anything from the County Clerk’s office automatically after your certificate is mailed in by the officiant. You must request and pay for a Certified Copy from the County Clerk’s office you received your license.
Alameda County:
1106 Madison St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 272-6363
Monday – Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
California Marriage License Fee $84 |
San Francisco County:
Make Appointment Online
City Hall, Room 168
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlet Place
(415) 554-4950
Monday – Friday 8 am-4 pm
License Fee $83 |
Santa Clara County:
Look for the Self Service portal link to submit your application online.
70 West Hedding St.
San Jose, CA
(408) 299-5669
Monday – Friday 8 am- 4:30 pm
California Marriage License Fee $80 |
San Mateo County:
Look for “ONLINE” application link.
555 County Center
Redwood City
(650) 363-4712
Monday – Friday 8 am-4 pm
License Fee $78 |