Marin County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in Marin County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in Marin County
| Office | Marin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (County Clerk's Office) |
|---|---|
| Address | 3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 234 San Rafael 94903 |
| Phone | 415-473-6772 |
| Office hours | Mon–Fri 9:00am–4:00pm (license transactions must be completed by 3:30pm) |
| Website | https://arcc.marincounty.gov/services/marriage-birth-and-death/applying-marriage-license |
| Public license fee | $85 |
| Confidential license fee | $93 |
| Appointment | No appointment is needed to obtain a marriage license; an appointment is required for a marriage ceremony at the Marin County Civic Center. |
Good to know
Both parties must appear together in person with valid, unexpired photo ID (foreign or international driver's licenses are not accepted); the application can be started online. Licenses are valid for 90 days. Credit/debit card payments add a $2.50 processing fee.
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 Marin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (County Clerk's Office) before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in Marin County?
In person at the Marin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (County Clerk's Office), 3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 234 (San Rafael, CA 94903).
How much is a marriage license in Marin County?
The public marriage license fee is $85, and a confidential license is $93. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the Marin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (County Clerk's Office) hours?
Mon–Fri 9:00am–4:00pm (license transactions must be completed by 3:30pm)
Do we need an appointment in Marin County?
No appointment is needed to obtain a marriage license; an appointment is required for a marriage ceremony at the Marin County Civic Center.