San Diego County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in San Diego County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in San Diego County
| Office | San Diego County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (Recorder/County Clerk) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 260 (County Administration Center) San Diego 92101 |
| Phone | (619) 237-0502 |
| Website | https://www.sdarcc.gov/content/arcc/home/divisions/recorder-clerk/marriage-license-civil-ceremony.html |
| Public license fee | $129 |
| Confidential license fee | $144 |
| Appointment | Marriage licenses and civil ceremonies are by appointment only; complete the online application after scheduling to make the appointment more efficient. |
Good to know
Services are also offered at branch offices in Santee, Chula Vista, San Marcos, and San Diego (Clairemont Mesa Blvd.). A civil ceremony is $107 and a county-provided witness is $58; card payments add a $2.50 surcharge. Licenses expire after 90 calendar days with no extensions.
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 San Diego County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (Recorder/County Clerk) before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in San Diego County?
In person at the San Diego County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (Recorder/County Clerk), 1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 260 (County Administration Center) (San Diego, CA 92101).
How much is a marriage license in San Diego County?
The public marriage license fee is $129, and a confidential license is $144. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
Do we need an appointment in San Diego County?
Marriage licenses and civil ceremonies are by appointment only; complete the online application after scheduling to make the appointment more efficient.