Tehama County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in Tehama County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in Tehama County
| Office | Tehama County Clerk & Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 633 Washington Street, Room 11 Red Bluff 96080 |
| Phone | (530) 527-3350 |
| Office hours | 8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday |
| Website | https://www.tehama.gov/government/departments/clerk-and-recorder/marriage-services/ |
| Public license fee | $70.00 |
| Confidential license fee | $72.00 |
| Appointment | No appointment needed for a marriage license; a civil ceremony by the Commissioner requires an appointment (call 530-527-3350). |
Good to know
Both parties must appear together at the County Clerk & Recorder's Office, 633 Washington Street, Room 11, Red Bluff, each with valid photo ID showing proof of age. A regular license is $70 and a confidential license is $72; a civil ceremony by the Commissioner is $53 and a county-provided witness is $30. If either party had a dissolution of marriage within 90 days, the final decree must be presented; County Clerk-Recorder Sean Houghtby also serves as Commissioner of Civil Marriages.
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 Tehama County Clerk & Recorder before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in Tehama County?
In person at the Tehama County Clerk & Recorder, 633 Washington Street, Room 11 (Red Bluff, CA 96080).
How much is a marriage license in Tehama County?
The public marriage license fee is $70.00, and a confidential license is $72.00. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the Tehama County Clerk & Recorder hours?
8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Do we need an appointment in Tehama County?
No appointment needed for a marriage license; a civil ceremony by the Commissioner requires an appointment (call 530-527-3350).