Mariposa County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in Mariposa County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in Mariposa County
| Office | Mariposa County Clerk-Recorder (Hall of Records) |
|---|---|
| Address | 4982 10th Street (Hall of Records) Mariposa 95338 |
| Phone | (209) 966-2007 |
| Office hours | Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm (recording hours 8:00am–3:30pm); marriage license by appointment |
| Website | http://www.mariposacounty.gov/253/Marriage-Licenses-and-Civil-Ceremonies |
| Public license fee | $60 |
| Confidential license fee | $65 |
| Appointment | Appointments are required for marriage licenses and civil ceremonies; call (209) 966-2007 ahead of time. |
Good to know
Licenses are issued at 10th and Bullion Streets in the Hall of Records, and both applicants must appear together in person with photo ID that shows their date of birth. The $60 public and $65 confidential fees are payable by cash. Licenses are valid for 90 days; a public license must be returned to the Recorder within 10 days after the ceremony.
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 Mariposa County Clerk-Recorder (Hall of Records) before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in Mariposa County?
In person at the Mariposa County Clerk-Recorder (Hall of Records), 4982 10th Street (Hall of Records) (Mariposa, CA 95338).
How much is a marriage license in Mariposa County?
The public marriage license fee is $60, and a confidential license is $65. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the Mariposa County Clerk-Recorder (Hall of Records) hours?
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm (recording hours 8:00am–3:30pm); marriage license by appointment
Do we need an appointment in Mariposa County?
Appointments are required for marriage licenses and civil ceremonies; call (209) 966-2007 ahead of time.