San Mateo County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in San Mateo County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in San Mateo County
| Office | San Mateo County Clerk-Recorder (Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder-Elections) |
|---|---|
| Address | 555 County Center, 1st Floor Redwood City 94063 |
| Phone | (650) 363-4500 |
| Office hours | Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding Holidays |
| Website | https://smcacre.gov/county-clerk-recorder/marriage-licenses-ceremonies |
| Public license fee | $79.00 |
| Confidential license fee | $80.00 |
| Appointment | In-person services are available by appointment or walk-in; walk-ins are subject to time and space availability. |
Good to know
Marriage services are provided by the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder-Elections (ACRE) office at 555 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City. Fees are public license $79, confidential $80, standard civil ceremony $65, and a $50 internet wedding-cam supplement. Both parties must appear together with valid photo ID; applications may be started online through the Self-Service portal.
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 Mateo County Clerk-Recorder (Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder-Elections) before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in San Mateo County?
In person at the San Mateo County Clerk-Recorder (Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder-Elections), 555 County Center, 1st Floor (Redwood City, CA 94063).
How much is a marriage license in San Mateo County?
The public marriage license fee is $79.00, and a confidential license is $80.00. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the San Mateo County Clerk-Recorder (Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder-Elections) hours?
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding Holidays
Do we need an appointment in San Mateo County?
In-person services are available by appointment or walk-in; walk-ins are subject to time and space availability.