Alameda County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in Alameda County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in Alameda County
| Office | Alameda County Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 1106 Madison Street Oakland 94607 |
| Phone | (510) 272-6362 |
| Office hours | Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm (excluding holidays); marriage license issuance cut-off 4:00pm |
| Website | https://auditor.alamedacountyca.gov/clerk-recorder-marriage-services/ |
| Public license fee | $81 |
| Confidential license fee | $90 |
| Appointment | Marriage ceremonies are by appointment only; couples may complete the license application online and must then appear in person together within 30 days to pay and receive the license. |
Good to know
A second select-service office operates at 7600 Dublin Blvd., Suite 160, Dublin, CA 94568 (same 4:00pm license cut-off; no mail transactions there, and express ceremonies may be walk-in). In-person card payments add a 2.3% transaction fee while mail orders accept only checks, money orders, or traveler's checks. Both parties must present valid government-issued photo ID.
How the process works
Both people appear together in person with valid government photo ID. California has no waiting period and a marriage license is valid for 90 days anywhere in the state. Confirm anything time-sensitive with Alameda County Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in Alameda County?
In person at the Alameda County Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder, 1106 Madison Street (Oakland, CA 94607).
How much is a marriage license in Alameda County?
The public marriage license fee is $81, and a confidential license is $90. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the Alameda County Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder hours?
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm (excluding holidays); marriage license issuance cut-off 4:00pm
Do we need an appointment in Alameda County?
Marriage ceremonies are by appointment only; couples may complete the license application online and must then appear in person together within 30 days to pay and receive the license.