Santa Barbara County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in Santa Barbara County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in Santa Barbara County
| Office | Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 Anacapa Street, Hall of Records Santa Barbara 93101 |
| Phone | 805-568-2250 |
| Office hours | Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm (arrive no later than 4 pm) |
| Website | https://www.countyofsb.org/acr-clerk-recorder-apply-for-a-marriage-license |
| Public license fee | $100 |
| Confidential license fee | $111 |
| Appointment | No appointment required for a marriage license (issued in person first-come, first-served); ceremony reservations are by appointment. |
Good to know
Marriage licenses are issued in person on a first-come, first-served basis at the Santa Barbara office (1100 Anacapa St, Hall of Records) and the Santa Maria office (511 Lakeside Pkwy, Suite 115). Submit the online application first, then both parties must appear together with government photo ID; arrive by 4 pm as same-day service is not guaranteed. Payment is by cash, check, money order, or credit card (Visa/MasterCard/Discover; American Express not accepted). A public license requires one witness at the ceremony.
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 Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in Santa Barbara County?
In person at the Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder, 1100 Anacapa Street, Hall of Records (Santa Barbara, CA 93101).
How much is a marriage license in Santa Barbara County?
The public marriage license fee is $100, and a confidential license is $111. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder hours?
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm (arrive no later than 4 pm)
Do we need an appointment in Santa Barbara County?
No appointment required for a marriage license (issued in person first-come, first-served); ceremony reservations are by appointment.