Madera County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in Madera County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in Madera County
| Office | Madera County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 West 4th Street Madera 93637 |
| Phone | (559) 675-7724 |
| Office hours | Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm (recordings accepted 8:00am–4:00pm) |
| Website | https://www.maderacounty.com/government/county-clerk-recorder-elections/marriage-license |
| Public license fee | $50 |
| Confidential license fee | $55 |
| Appointment | Appointments are required for the license and are booked separately from the ceremony; complete the application and submit it in person, with both parties present to purchase the license. |
Good to know
Separate appointments are needed for the license and the ceremony. Marriage licenses are issued 8:00am–4:00pm Monday–Friday, and the license is valid for 90 days and usable in any California county. If neither party speaks English or Spanish, a fluent third-party translator must be present when the license is purchased.
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 Madera County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in Madera County?
In person at the Madera County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters, 200 West 4th Street (Madera, CA 93637).
How much is a marriage license in Madera County?
The public marriage license fee is $50, and a confidential license is $55. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the Madera County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters hours?
Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm (recordings accepted 8:00am–4:00pm)
Do we need an appointment in Madera County?
Appointments are required for the license and are booked separately from the ceremony; complete the application and submit it in person, with both parties present to purchase the license.