Monterey County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in Monterey County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in Monterey County
| Office | Monterey County Clerk-Recorder (Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder) |
|---|---|
| Address | 168 West Alisal Street, 1st Floor Salinas 93901 |
| Phone | (831) 755-5450 |
| Office hours | Mon–Fri 8:00am–12:00pm and 1:00pm–5:00pm (closed noon–1pm); marriage license issuance 8:00am–4:30pm |
| Website | https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/assessor/assessor-county-clerk-recorder/clerk/marriage-licenses |
| Public license fee | $95 |
| Confidential license fee | $100 |
| Appointment | Civil ceremonies are offered as express (walk-in) or by appointment; a $25 non-refundable reservation fee applies to by-appointment ceremonies. |
Good to know
Both parties must appear together in person at the Government Center Administration Building with proof of age and identification. The license is effective immediately and valid for 90 days, and the ceremony may be performed anywhere in California. Card payments incur a $2.50 transaction 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 Monterey County Clerk-Recorder (Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder) before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in Monterey County?
In person at the Monterey County Clerk-Recorder (Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder), 168 West Alisal Street, 1st Floor (Salinas, CA 93901).
How much is a marriage license in Monterey County?
The public marriage license fee is $95, and a confidential license is $100. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the Monterey County Clerk-Recorder (Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder) hours?
Mon–Fri 8:00am–12:00pm and 1:00pm–5:00pm (closed noon–1pm); marriage license issuance 8:00am–4:30pm
Do we need an appointment in Monterey County?
Civil ceremonies are offered as express (walk-in) or by appointment; a $25 non-refundable reservation fee applies to by-appointment ceremonies.