California Marriage License Information
for Prospective Brides and Grooms

How to apply for a marriage license:

• Both bride and groom (18yrs.+) must appear
• Photo ID with proof of age
• Fee is $50

Divorce decree if it has been within the last 90 days:

• (No blood test required)
• The license is valid immediately and may be used for 90 days, anywhere in the state of California.
  
  

Where to apply for a marriage license:

• San Diego - 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 273
• North County - 141 E. Carmel St., San Marcos 92078 (760) 630-1219
• South Bay - 314 F St., Suite 200, Chula Vista
• East County - 198 W. Main St., Suite 101, El Cajon
• Kearny Mesa - 9225 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, (619) 237-0502
  
  Note: All San Diego locations are open Mon-Fri 8-5.
  Kearny Mesa is also open Sat. 9-3.
  
  
• Sacramento - Call for appointment 916-874-6131 600 8th St., Sacramento
• Nevada County
• Placer County
  
  Note: Sacramento locations are open Mon-Fri 8-5.
  

Short on money?

• You can have a civil ceremony at any of the above sites. The county will provide witnesses.  The fee is $50.

Short on time?

• You can download a marriage license application for San Diego County at: www.co.san-diego.ca.us (From their Table of Contents choose County Departments. From the Alphabetical List, click on Assessor/Recorder/Clerk)