Sacramento County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in Sacramento County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in Sacramento County
| Office | Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 3636 American River Drive, Suite 110 Sacramento 95864 |
| Phone | (916) 874-6334 |
| Office hours | Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm; Thursday extended hours 5:00–8:00pm for by-appointment licenses and ceremonies |
| Website | https://ccr.saccounty.gov/us/en/marriage.html |
| Public license fee | $97 |
| Confidential license fee | $98 |
| Appointment | Same-day walk-in service is available during regular hours; marriage licenses and wedding ceremonies during Thursday evening extended hours are by appointment only. |
Good to know
A South satellite office operates at 8239 E. Stockton Blvd. (Mon–Fri 9:00am–4:00pm). The public license is $97 and the confidential license is $98 (each $106 after regular hours on Thursday evenings), a civil marriage ceremony is $49, and a witness can be provided for $27.
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 Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in Sacramento County?
In person at the Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder, 3636 American River Drive, Suite 110 (Sacramento, CA 95864).
How much is a marriage license in Sacramento County?
The public marriage license fee is $97, and a confidential license is $98. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder hours?
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm; Thursday extended hours 5:00–8:00pm for by-appointment licenses and ceremonies
Do we need an appointment in Sacramento County?
Same-day walk-in service is available during regular hours; marriage licenses and wedding ceremonies during Thursday evening extended hours are by appointment only.