What are the requirements to obtain a marriage license?

• NO BLOOD TEST IS REQUIRED.
• The Bride and Groom-to-be must be at least 18 years old and must appear together - no exceptions.
• Both the Bride and Groom-to-be must have valid identification.
• All marriage licenses are valid for only 90 days before the wedding.
• License cost varies by county to county you should contact your County Clerk’s administrative office for current pricing.
• Know your parents names, mothers' maiden name and places Of their birth.
• Bring a copy of final divorce decree if you have divorced within the past 6 months.
  

For Confidential Licenses:

• Must have lived together as husband and wife.
• License cost varies by county to county you should contact your County Clerk’s administrative office for current pricing.
• Can be issued only in county where wedding is to be performed.
• Since there is no public record, if your file is lost or accidentally destroyed, there will be NO PUBLIC RECORD of your license. If you should need a copy both of you must appear in person. If you should move, you cannot obtain a copy by mail.
• Domestic Partnership Certificates are available in San Francisco and Marin Counties only. One partner must live or work in that county and both must have photo ID.
  

Under 18

If either party is under 18, at least one of the minor’s parents, or his or her legal guardian, must appear with the couple. An appointment with a counselor and appearance before a superior court judge must be scheduled. Ask the clerk for more information.

Where to Obtain Your Marriage License:

• ALAMEDA COUNTY/HAYWARD
  24405 Amador Street
  $67/77
  8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  (510) 670-5060
  
  
• ALAMEDA COUNTY/FREMONT
  39439 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
  $67/NA
  8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  (510) 795-2328
  
  
• ALAMEDA COUNTY/OAKLAND
  1225 Fallon Street, Room 100.
  $79
  8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  (510)272-6363
  
  
• CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
  822 Main Street Martinez
  $64
  8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  (925)-646-2956
  
  
• MARIN COUNTY
  3501 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael
  $70/82
  9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
  (415) 499-6563
  
  
• MONTEREY COUNTY
  240 Church St., Salinas
  $54/64
  8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  (408) 755-5450
  
  
• NAPA COUNTY
  $65/67
  8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  (707) 253-4246
  
  
• SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
  701 Ocean Street Rm. 208
  $55/60
  8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  (408) 454-2470
  
  
• SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY
  875 Stevenson St., Rm. 100
  San Francisco, CA
  $69
  8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
  (415) 554-4950
  
  
• SAN MATEO COUNTY
  401 Marshall St., Redwood City
  $49/$71
  8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  (415) 363-4712
  
  
• SANTA CLARA COUNTY
  170 Park Center Plaza, San Jose
  $73/78
  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  (408) 288-9143
  
  
• SONOMA COUNTY
  2300 County Center Dr., Suite B- 177
  $60/70
  (707) 527-3700
  
  
• SOLANO COUNTY
  600 Texas Street, Fairfield
  $60
  8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  (707)421-6319