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Santa Clara County marriage license — office, fees & hours

How to get a marriage license in Santa Clara County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.

Where to apply in Santa Clara County

Office	Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder
Address	110 West Tasman Drive, 1st Floor San Jose 95134
Phone	(408) 299-5688
Office hours	Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Website	https://clerkrecorder.santaclaracounty.gov/marriage-birth-and-death/apply-marriage-license
Public license fee	$80.00
Confidential license fee	$83.00
Appointment	No appointment is necessary for a marriage license.

Good to know

Both parties must appear in person with valid photo government-issued ID (no copies or digital images) at 110 West Tasman Drive, 1st Floor, San Jose; submit the application by 4:00 PM. Standard (public) license $80, confidential $83; if valid ID is lacking, two credible witnesses may sign an affidavit for a $20 fee. The county has a wedding chapel available to rent for the ceremony, and the signed license must be returned within 10 business days.

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 Clara 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 Clara County?

In person at the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder, 110 West Tasman Drive, 1st Floor (San Jose, CA 95134).

How much is a marriage license in Santa Clara County?

The public marriage license fee is $80.00, and a confidential license is $83.00. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.