San Luis Obispo County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in San Luis Obispo County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in San Luis Obispo County
| Office | San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 1055 Monterey Street, Room D120 San Luis Obispo 93408 |
| Phone | (805) 781-5080 |
| Office hours | Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm (excluding holidays) |
| Website | https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/clerk-recorder/all-services/marriage/marriage-licenses |
| Public license fee | $105 |
| Confidential license fee | $106 |
| Appointment | A civil ceremony in the office is by appointment only; marriage licenses are handled on a walk-in basis during transaction hours. |
Good to know
Both parties must appear together, and arriving with a completed application at least one hour before closing helps ensure same-day issuance. The office does not close for lunch. Licenses are valid for 90 days and must be used in California; the public license requires a witness and may not have more than two witnesses sign.
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 Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in San Luis Obispo County?
In person at the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D120 (San Luis Obispo, CA 93408).
How much is a marriage license in San Luis Obispo County?
The public marriage license fee is $105, and a confidential license is $106. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder hours?
Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm (excluding holidays)
Do we need an appointment in San Luis Obispo County?
A civil ceremony in the office is by appointment only; marriage licenses are handled on a walk-in basis during transaction hours.