Marriage License Information
| -MARRIAGE
LICENSE TYPES- |
| PUBLIC LICENSE |
CONFIDENTIAL LICENSE |
NON-DENOMINATIONAL |
| Public record |
Not available for public inspection |
Public record |
| License valid for 90 days |
License valid for 90 days |
License valid for 90 days |
| License can be used throughout the state of California |
License can be used only in the county where purchased |
License can be used throughout the state of California |
| Current fee is $77.00 |
Current fee is $86.00 |
Current fee is $77.00 |
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Couple must have lived together. |
For religious societies that do not have identified clergy (an ordained person who performs
religious services, i.e., priest, rabbi or minister) designated to perform marriage ceremonies. |
How do we obtain a marriage license?
We recommend that you call our office and set up an appointment to obtain
your marriage license. This saves time and walk-ins may wait as long as
2 hours to obtain a license. We schedule appointments Monday through Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.
Thursday evening appointments are available between 5:20 - 7:20 p.m. at the downtown location only, excluding holidays
for a slightly higher fee. Walk-ins are not accepted during evening hours.
How do I make an appointment to get a marriage license?
To make your appointment, you may use our online marriage license appointment calendar system 24 hours a day, 7 days at week, at:
Online Marriage Appointment Calendar
Or, you may call our office between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, at (916) 874-6131. Marriage licenses are issued the day of your appointment and the process takes approximately 30 minutes.
What do I need to get a marriage license?
If you are obtaining a PUBLIC or NON-DENOMINATIONAL marriage license and you are over 18 years of age, you simply need to present valid, government-issued photo identification. Both parties must be present when obtaining a public marriage license. If either party is under 18 years of age, please contact our office at (916) 874-6131 for further information.
If you are obtaining a CONFIDENTIAL marriage license, you must be over 18 years of age and will need to present valid, government-issued photo identification. Both parties must be present when obtaining a confidential marriage license.
Application for a Marriage License
The marriage license application may be completed in our office or online at
Online Marriage License Application. The online application will take about 10 minutes to complete.
Be sure to click "Submit" on the final page of the application. A confirmation message will then
display to inform that "You have successfully completed your Online Marriage Application."
How long is a marriage license valid?
The marriage license is only valid for 90 days from the date issued. If
not used within 90 days, a new license must be obtained.
What happens to the license after the ceremony?
After the ceremony, the license is completed by the person performing
the ceremony and is returned to our office. It is required that the license
be returned within 10 days after the ceremony. Once we receive the license
and it is correct, we register the license. At that time, you may purchase
a copy of the license either by telephone, mail or in person. The cost
of the certified copy of the license is currently $13.00.
Can someone from your office come to our location and perform
our ceremony?
Yes, by calling (916) 874-6131, we can provide a Deputy Commissioner of
Civil Marriages to you to perform your ceremony, if the ceremony is held
in Sacramento County on weekends or holidays only.
Can we have our marriage ceremony performed in your office?
When you call our office or use the
Online Marriage Appointment Calendar to make an appointment for a marriage license
you may also make an appointment to have a marriage ceremony performed.
The cost of a marriage ceremony performed in our office is $31.00. If our
office provides the witness for the marriage ceremony, there is an
additional cost of $22.00. After The ceremony, you may purchase a
certified copy of the marriage license for $13.00.
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