Sonoma County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in Sonoma County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in Sonoma County
| Office | Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder (Clerk-Recorder-Assessor) |
|---|---|
| Address | 585 Fiscal Drive, Room 103 Santa Rosa 95403 |
| Phone | (707) 565-3700 |
| Office hours | Mon–Tue 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wed 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Thu–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (no fee transactions within 30 minutes of closing) |
| Website | https://sonomacounty.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/clerk-recorder-assessor/clerk-recorder/clerk-services/marriage-license |
| Public license fee | $82.00 |
| Confidential license fee | $98.00 |
| Appointment | No appointment mentioned; parties must appear together in person at the Clerk's Office during business hours. |
Good to know
Marriage licenses are obtained at 585 Fiscal Drive, Room 103, Santa Rosa; complete the online application first and follow the Checkout instructions. A public license is $82 and a confidential license is $98. Both parties must appear together with valid government photo ID, and if a divorce or State Registered Domestic Partnership termination was final within the past 90 days, a copy of the final judgment must be provided; licenses are valid 90 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 Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder (Clerk-Recorder-Assessor) before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in Sonoma County?
In person at the Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder (Clerk-Recorder-Assessor), 585 Fiscal Drive, Room 103 (Santa Rosa, CA 95403).
How much is a marriage license in Sonoma County?
The public marriage license fee is $82.00, and a confidential license is $98.00. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder (Clerk-Recorder-Assessor) hours?
Mon–Tue 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wed 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Thu–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (no fee transactions within 30 minutes of closing)
Do we need an appointment in Sonoma County?
No appointment mentioned; parties must appear together in person at the Clerk's Office during business hours.