Shasta County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in Shasta County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in Shasta County
| Office | Shasta County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1450 Court Street, Suite 108 Redding 96001 |
| Phone | (530) 225-5730 |
| Office hours | Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm |
| Website | https://www.shastacounty.gov/county-clerk/page/marriage-services |
| Public license fee | $135.00 |
| Confidential license fee | $137.00 |
| Appointment | No appointment is required for a marriage license (walk-in); civil wedding ceremony appointments are offered at set times. |
Good to know
Both parties must appear together in person with valid photo ID at the Clerk's Office, 1450 Court Street, Suite 108, Redding (the Recorder, Suite 208, records public licenses). Per the County Clerk fee schedule, a public license is $135 and a confidential license is $137, and a civil marriage ceremony is $58. The office can issue the license and perform the ceremony in one visit, and offers walk-in ceremonies during office hours, M-F 8am-5pm, as staffing allows.
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 Shasta County Clerk before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in Shasta County?
In person at the Shasta County Clerk, 1450 Court Street, Suite 108 (Redding, CA 96001).
How much is a marriage license in Shasta County?
The public marriage license fee is $135.00, and a confidential license is $137.00. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the Shasta County Clerk hours?
Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm
Do we need an appointment in Shasta County?
No appointment is required for a marriage license (walk-in); civil wedding ceremony appointments are offered at set times.