Plan Your Marriage License Visit
Southern California County Clerk Offices and Marriage License Fees
Looking for a County Clerk office to obtain your marriage license or request a marriage certificate? Use this guide to find county offices, published license fees, and official appointment information across Southern California.
Before heading out, confirm that your chosen office offers the service you need. Office hours, marriage appointment times, and certified-copy services are not always the same.
Directory reviewed October 19, 2026. Published fees and services can change. Ventura County’s current fee requires direct confirmation.
Marriage License Fees at a Glance
| County | Public License | Confidential License |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $91 | $85 |
| Orange | $61 | $66 |
| Riverside | $111 | $122 |
| San Bernardino | $120 | $135 |
| Ventura | Confirm with county | Confirm with county |
| Santa Barbara | $100 | $111 |
| San Diego | $129 | $144 |
These are county license fees. Ceremony fees, certified copies, payment-processing fees, and private delivery or notary services are separate. Confirm your complete total before paying.
Not sure which license you need? Compare public and confidential marriage licenses .
Los Angeles County
Public: $91 | Confidential: $85
County Clerk: 800-201-8999. Hours below are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Confirm marriage appointment availability separately.
Norwalk
12400 Imperial Highway
Norwalk, CA 90650
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Beverly Hills
9355 Burton Way, 4th Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
East Los Angeles
4716 E. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Building C
Los Angeles, CA 90022
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lancaster
44509 16th Street West, Suite 101
Lancaster, CA 93534
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LAX / Courthouse
11701 S. La Cienega Boulevard, 6th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Van Nuys
14340 W. Sylvan Street
Van Nuys, CA 91401
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Florence / Firestone
7807 Compton Avenue, 1st Floor, Room 102
Los Angeles, CA 90001
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Beverly Hills lists marriage licenses and ceremonies, but not marriage-record copy services. Check the county’s service list before choosing a branch.
Orange County
Public: $61 | Confidential: $66
Complete the county’s online marriage application before visiting. Appointments are strongly recommended and take priority over walk-ins.
Santa Ana
Old Orange County Courthouse
211 W. Santa Ana Boulevard
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Laguna Hills
Laguna Hills Civic Center
24031 El Toro Road, Suite 160
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Marriage services are in Suite 160. Vital-record services are in Suite 150.
Anaheim
North County Branch
222 S. Harbor Boulevard, Suite 110A
Anaheim, CA 92805
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The current North County branch is in Anaheim. Do not use the former Fullerton address. For Santa Ana certified-copy services, check the county’s separate vital-record instructions and office listing.
Riverside County
Public: $111 | Confidential: $122
County Clerk-Recorder: 951-486-7000. Complete the online application and schedule an appointment when possible. Confirm the selected branch’s service hours and marriage-license availability.
Riverside Gateway
2724 Gateway Drive
Riverside, CA 92507
Downtown Riverside
4080 Lemon Street, 1st Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
Hemet
880 N. State Street, Suite B-6
Hemet, CA 92543
Blythe
270 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
Palm Desert
38-686 El Cerrito Road
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Temecula
41002 County Center Drive, Suite 230
Temecula, CA 92591
Palm Desert is the desert-area office listed in the current county directory. Use it instead of the old Indio address. Confirm ceremony services separately from license and record services.
San Bernardino County
Public: $120 | Confidential: $135
Recorder-Clerk: 909-387-8306 or 855-732-2575. Complete the marriage application first, then book an appointment through the county website.
San Bernardino Hall of Records
222 W. Hospitality Lane, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Published office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
High Desert Government Center
15900 Smoke Tree Street, 1st Floor
Hesperia, CA 92345
Published office hours: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and noon to 5 p.m.
Marriage appointments may occupy a narrower time window than general office hours. The current marriage-service page lists these two offices. Check directly for mobile events or any service availability in Joshua Tree. Card payments carry a 3.5% surcharge.
Ventura County
Public and confidential license fees: Confirm directly with county
County Clerk: 805-654-2263. Confirm current pricing, appointment availability, and office hours before traveling.
Ventura Government Center
Hall of Administration
800 S. Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA 93009
Thousand Oaks
Civic Arts Plaza
2100 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Suite A
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
East County office: 805-449-2157
Confirm the Thousand Oaks Friday schedule before visiting. The county has listed alternate-Friday closures. Current fees and hours were not independently confirmed during this directory review.
Santa Barbara County
Public: $100 | Confidential: $111
Clerk-Recorder: 805-568-2250. Published office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The county asks customers to arrive by 4 p.m.; same-day service is not guaranteed.
Santa Barbara
Hall of Records
1100 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Santa Maria
511 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 115
Santa Maria, CA 93455
San Diego County
Public: $129 | Confidential: $144
Recorder/County Clerk: 619-237-0502. Marriage licenses and county ceremonies require appointments. General office hours below are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Downtown San Diego
County Administration Center
1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 260
San Diego, CA 92101
San Marcos
141 E. Carmel Street
San Marcos, CA 92078
Chula Vista
590 Third Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Santee
East County Office
10144 Mission Gorge Road
Santee, CA 92071
The current directory lists Santee rather than the former El Cajon office. Kearny Mesa does not currently offer Recorder/Clerk services. Limited Saturday marriage appointments follow the county’s published schedule. Card payments carry a $2.50 surcharge.
Need a Copy of an Existing Marriage Certificate?
Start with the county that issued your marriage license, which may be different from the county where your ceremony took place. Confirm the record is available, which copy you qualify to receive, and whether you need an appointment, online request, or mailed application.
Do not assume every license office prints certified copies. Record services, processing times, and identification requirements vary by location.
Preparing for a new marriage license appointment? Review our document checklist .
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