Humboldt County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in Humboldt County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in Humboldt County
| Office | Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 825 5th Street, 5th Floor Eureka 95501 |
| Phone | (707) 445-7593 |
| Office hours | Office open Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm (except county holidays); in-person license issuance 10:30am–4:00pm |
| Website | https://humboldtgov.org/2898/Apply-for-a-Marriage-License |
| Public license fee | $78 |
| Confidential license fee | $80 |
| Appointment | Both applicants must appear together in person to complete the license; call (707) 445-7593 to schedule the in-person license issuance and any marriage ceremony appointment. |
Good to know
An additional $100 fee applies if the Clerk-Recorder also performs the ceremony. The application begins in the county's Self-Service Web portal, and payment can be cash, money order, or credit card (no checks); card payments add a 2.95% vendor fee (minimum $2). Credit and debit cards are otherwise not accepted at the counter, so plan payment accordingly.
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 Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in Humboldt County?
In person at the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder, 825 5th Street, 5th Floor (Eureka, CA 95501).
How much is a marriage license in Humboldt County?
The public marriage license fee is $78, and a confidential license is $80. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder hours?
Office open Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm (except county holidays); in-person license issuance 10:30am–4:00pm
Do we need an appointment in Humboldt County?
Both applicants must appear together in person to complete the license; call (707) 445-7593 to schedule the in-person license issuance and any marriage ceremony appointment.