Fresno County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in Fresno County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in Fresno County
| Office | Fresno County Clerk-Recorder (County Clerk, Registrar of Voters) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2220 Tulare Street, 1st Floor Fresno 93721 |
| Phone | (559) 600-2575 |
| Office hours | Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm; marriage licenses accepted until 4:00pm |
| Website | https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/Departments/County-ClerkRegistrar-of-Voters/County-Clerk/Marriage-License |
| Public license fee | $58 |
| Confidential license fee | $69 |
| Appointment | All services are appointment-only, and appointments must be scheduled online; both parties must appear together with valid government-issued photo ID. |
Good to know
Payment is by cash or credit/debit card only (checks and $100 bills are not accepted). Arrive 15 minutes early unless your appointment is at 8:30am, since incomplete online applications are finished on office computers. Civil ceremonies cost $21, and certificate copies are handled by the separate Recorder's Office at (559) 600-3476.
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 Fresno County Clerk-Recorder (County Clerk, Registrar of Voters) before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in Fresno County?
In person at the Fresno County Clerk-Recorder (County Clerk, Registrar of Voters), 2220 Tulare Street, 1st Floor (Fresno, CA 93721).
How much is a marriage license in Fresno County?
The public marriage license fee is $58, and a confidential license is $69. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the Fresno County Clerk-Recorder (County Clerk, Registrar of Voters) hours?
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm; marriage licenses accepted until 4:00pm
Do we need an appointment in Fresno County?
All services are appointment-only, and appointments must be scheduled online; both parties must appear together with valid government-issued photo ID.