Stanislaus County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in Stanislaus County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in Stanislaus County
| Office | Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 1021 I Street, Suite 101 Modesto 95354 |
| Phone | (209) 525-5250 |
| Office hours | Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm |
| Website | https://www.stancounty.com/clerkrecorder/clerk/marriage-license.shtm |
| Public license fee | $76.00 |
| Confidential license fee | $81.00 |
| Appointment | Appointment required — complete the application and schedule an appointment before visiting. |
Good to know
Both parties must appear together in person at the Clerk-Recorder's Office, 1021 I Street, Suite 101, Modesto, and must complete the application and make an appointment in advance. A public license is $76, a confidential license is $81, and a civil ceremony is $45; only cash, check, or money order is accepted (an ATM is in the lobby). The office is under construction and is serving the public from two temporary sites; the signed license must be returned within ten days of 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 Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in Stanislaus County?
In person at the Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder, 1021 I Street, Suite 101 (Modesto, CA 95354).
How much is a marriage license in Stanislaus County?
The public marriage license fee is $76.00, and a confidential license is $81.00. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder hours?
Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm
Do we need an appointment in Stanislaus County?
Appointment required — complete the application and schedule an appointment before visiting.