El Dorado County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in El Dorado County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in El Dorado County
| Office | El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 360 Fair Lane Placerville 95667 |
| Phone | (530) 621-5490 |
| Office hours | Office Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm (except holidays); marriage licenses issued 8:00am–12:00pm and 2:00pm–4:00pm |
| Website | https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/County-Government/County-Departments/Recorder-Clerk/Marriage-License-Ceremonies |
| Public license fee | $80 |
| Confidential license fee | $85 |
| Appointment | Marriage licenses and ceremonies are strictly by appointment only; complete the application online before your appointment. |
Good to know
Remote-issued marriage licenses are available for couples located in California who cannot appear in person, with a $2.50 credit-card vendor fee if paying by card. An in-office solemnization by a deputy clerk (standard vows, or your own) costs $40. Both parties must be able to communicate independently in English or arrange a translator.
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 El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in El Dorado County?
In person at the El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk, 360 Fair Lane (Placerville, CA 95667).
How much is a marriage license in El Dorado County?
The public marriage license fee is $80, and a confidential license is $85. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk hours?
Office Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm (except holidays); marriage licenses issued 8:00am–12:00pm and 2:00pm–4:00pm
Do we need an appointment in El Dorado County?
Marriage licenses and ceremonies are strictly by appointment only; complete the application online before your appointment.