San Joaquin County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in San Joaquin County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in San Joaquin County
| Office | San Joaquin County Recorder-County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 44 North San Joaquin Street, Second Floor, Suite 260 Stockton 95202 |
| Phone | (209) 468-3939 |
| Office hours | Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm (marriage licenses issued 8:00am–4:00pm); excludes holidays |
| Website | https://www.sjgov.org/department/assessor/recorder-county-clerk-information/county-clerk/marriage-licenses |
| Public license fee | $65 |
| Confidential license fee | $73 |
Good to know
Marriage licenses are issued from 8am–4pm on weekdays, and a public license requires at least one witness. A confidential license requires the couple to declare under penalty of perjury that they are living together as spouses, and only the spouses may obtain copies.
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 Joaquin County 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 Joaquin County?
In person at the San Joaquin County Recorder-County Clerk, 44 North San Joaquin Street, Second Floor, Suite 260 (Stockton, CA 95202).
How much is a marriage license in San Joaquin County?
The public marriage license fee is $65, and a confidential license is $73. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the San Joaquin County Recorder-County Clerk hours?
Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm (marriage licenses issued 8:00am–4:00pm); excludes holidays