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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 ​​
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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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