Santa Cruz County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in Santa Cruz County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in Santa Cruz County
| Office | Santa Cruz County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 Ocean Street, Room 310 Santa Cruz 95060 |
| Phone | 831-454-2060 |
| Office hours | Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm (open during the lunch hour) |
| Website | https://www.sccoclerk.us/CountyClerkHome/MarriageLicenses.aspx |
| Public license fee | $90.00 |
| Confidential license fee | $95.00 |
| Appointment | In-person services are provided by appointment at two locations; obtaining a marriage license requires a separate appointment. |
Good to know
In-person services are available by appointment at 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz (free parking for the first 1–2 hours; open through lunch). A regular (public) license is $90 and a confidential license is $95, payable by cash or check. A civil ceremony at the Clerk's Office is $120, with a county-provided witness available for $25; both parties must be at least 18 and present photo ID.
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 Cruz County Clerk before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in Santa Cruz County?
In person at the Santa Cruz County Clerk, 701 Ocean Street, Room 310 (Santa Cruz, CA 95060).
How much is a marriage license in Santa Cruz County?
The public marriage license fee is $90.00, and a confidential license is $95.00. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the Santa Cruz County Clerk hours?
Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm (open during the lunch hour)
Do we need an appointment in Santa Cruz County?
In-person services are provided by appointment at two locations; obtaining a marriage license requires a separate appointment.