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MARRIAGE LICENSE

 

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It is the couples responsibility to acquire a valid marriage license. Both parties must appear in person and bring valid picture identification. 

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Two types of Marriage Licenses

Public Marriage License at least one witness must be present at the Event.

Confidential Marriage License no witnesses are required to be at the Event.

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Officiant will complete and sign the marriage license on the day of the Event and will return the completed marriage license to the county recorder of the county in which the license was issued. (California Family Code Section 422-423) Couple will not automatically receive a certified copy of their marriage license unless they request and pay for a certified copy from the County Clerk or County Recorder.

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Marriage licenses are issued to applicants on the spot. A marriage license is valid for 90 days

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If you were previously married and the dissolution is not yet final, even if it will be final before the wedding date, you will not be issued a marriage license.

COUNTY BRANCH OFFICE LOCATIONS
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*Marriage License cost and office times are subject to change.

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY

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Public Marriage License - $91

Confidential Marriage License -$85

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Branch Office Locations for Marriage Licenses

Contact number for all offices: (800) 201-8999

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Beverly Hills

9355 Burton Way, 3rd Floor

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Lancaster

44509 16th St. West, Suite 101

Lancaster, CA 93534

M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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LAX Courthouse

11701 S. La Cienega Blvd., 6th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90045

M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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East Los Angeles

4716 East Cesar Chavez Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90022

M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Florence/Firestone 

(West Los Angeles)

7807 S. Compton Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90001

M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Norwalk

12400 Imperial Hwy.

Norwalk, California 90650

M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Van Nuys

14340 W. Sylvan St.

Van Nuys, CA 91401

M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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ORANGE COUNTY

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Public license Fee: $61

Confidential License Fee: $66

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Old Orange County Courthouse - Santa Ana
211 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Ph: 714.973.6605
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / M, Tu, Th, F
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. / W

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North County Branch Office

222 S. Harbor Blvd., Ste. 110
Anaheim, CA 92805
Ph: 714.834.2500
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / M – F

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South County Branch Office
Laguna Hills Civic Center
24031 El Toro Road, Suite 150
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Ph: 714.834.2500
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / M – F

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County Community Service CTR - Westminster
15460 Magnolia Street
(Magnolia and McFadden)
Westminster, CA 92683
Ph: 714.834.2500
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / M – F​

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY

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Public license Fee: $100

Confidential License Fee: $110

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The County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the following locations: CAC Downtown Riverside, Gateway East Riverside (extended hours on Thursdays only from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm), Hemet, Temecula, and Palm Desert. Licenses are valid for 90 days and may be used in any county in the State of California.

Riverside (Downtown)

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Phone: (951)486-7000 or,  1-800-696-9144 if dialed from within Riverside County  

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County Administrative Center - Riverside 

4080 Lemon St, 1st Floor Riverside, CA 92501

Marriage License: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm 

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Riverside Gateway 

2720 & 2724 Gateway Dr. Riverside, CA 92507   

Marriage Licenses: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm 

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Palm Desert  

38-686 El Cerrito Road, Palm Desert, CA 92211  

County Clerk-Recorder (760)863-8732  

Marriage Licenses: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm 

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Temecula

41002 County Center Drive, #230 

Temecula, CA 92591-6027

Marriage License: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm

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Hemet

County Administrative Center 

880 N. State Street, Suite B-6 

Hemet, CA 92543-1496

Marriage License: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am-12:00 pm & 1:00 pm-4:00 pm â€‹â€‹

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

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Public license Fee: $89

Confidential License Fee: $90

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Marriage Licenses and Ceremonies are by appointment only on Monday and Friday; walk-ins welcome Tuesday thru Thursday from 8:00 am - 11:00 am and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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San Bernardino County Hall 

Records Building - First Floor 

222 W. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022 

Toll Free No. (855) 732-2575​

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY

 

Public license Fee: $70

Confidential License Fee: $89

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An appointment is required to obtain a marriage license.

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To schedule an appointment for our Downtown, San Marcos, Chula Vista, El Cajon and Kearny Mesa offices, please call (619) 237-0502.

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County Administration Center  - San Diego

Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm 

1600 Pacific Highway, Ste 273

San Diego, CA 92101

(619) 237-0502

Appointments only

8:00am - 4:30pm

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San Marcos 

Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

141 E. Carmel St.

San Marcos, CA 92078

(619) 237-0502

Appointments Only

8:00am - 4:30pm

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Chula Vista  

Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

590 3rd Ave.

Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 237-0502

Appointments Only

8:00am - 4:30pm

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El Cajon  

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00

200 S. Magnolia Ave.

El Cajon, CA 92020

(619) 237-0502

Appointments Only

8:00 - 4:30

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Kearny Mesa - San Diego 

Every 3rd Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm*

9225 Clairemont Mesa Blvd

San Diego, CA 92123

(619) 237-0502

Appointments Only

9:00am - 2:30pm

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

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Public license Fee: $100

Confidential License Fee: $110

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Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Ph: 805.568.2250

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / M – F

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Santa Maria

511 E. Lakeside Parkway

Suite 115

Santa Maria, CA 93455-1341

Ph: 805.346.8370

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / M – F

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Lompoc

401 E. Cypress St.

Room 102

Lompoc, CA 93436

Ph: 805.737.7705

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; closed 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. / M, W, F

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VENTURA COUNTY 

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Public license Fee: $98 

Confidential License Fee: $109

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GOVERNMENT CENTER - Ventura

County Clerk Division

Hall of Administration, Main Plaza

800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009-1260

Phone: (805) 654-2263

Office Hours*: Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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EAST COUNTY OFFICE - Thousand Oaks

County Clerk and Recorder

2100 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Suite A, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

Phone: (805) 449-2157

Office Hours*: Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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