Los Angeles County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in Los Angeles County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in Los Angeles County
| Office | Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 12400 Imperial Highway Norwalk 90650 |
| Phone | (800) 201-8999 |
| Office hours | Norwalk headquarters Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm; appointments can be booked up to three weeks ahead |
| Website | https://www.lavote.gov/home/county-clerk/marriage-licenses-ceremonies/general-info |
| Public license fee | $91 |
| Confidential license fee | $85 |
| Appointment | In-person marriage license purchases require an appointment (booked after submitting the online application); express marriage ceremonies are also by appointment only. |
Good to know
The main office is at 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, on the corner of Imperial Highway and Volunteer Ave., with additional branch offices countywide offering same-day licenses to 4:00pm. A civil ceremony costs $35 and a county-provided witness is $20 (confidential licenses need no witness). Only marriage certificates issued in Los Angeles County can be recorded by the RR/CC.
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 Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in Los Angeles County?
In person at the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC), 12400 Imperial Highway (Norwalk, CA 90650).
How much is a marriage license in Los Angeles County?
The public marriage license fee is $91, and a confidential license is $85. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) hours?
Norwalk headquarters Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm; appointments can be booked up to three weeks ahead
Do we need an appointment in Los Angeles County?
In-person marriage license purchases require an appointment (booked after submitting the online application); express marriage ceremonies are also by appointment only.