Ventura County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in Ventura County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in Ventura County
| Office | Ventura County Clerk-Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 South Victoria Avenue, Hall of Administration, Main Plaza Ventura 93009 |
| Phone | (805) 654-2263 |
| Office hours | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday |
| Website | https://clerkrecorder.venturacounty.gov/county-clerk/marriage-information/marriage-license/ |
| Public license fee | $123.00 |
| Confidential license fee | $140.00 |
| Appointment | Appointment only — schedule online or call (805) 654-2263. |
Good to know
Marriage licenses are issued by appointment only at the County Clerk's Office, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura (Hall of Administration, Main Plaza), and at the Thousand Oaks office, 2100 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite A (Civic Arts Plaza). A public license is $123 and a confidential license is $140; payment is by cash, check, debit or credit card (a $2.50 credit card fee applies). There is no waiting period and the license is valid 90 days, but the office will not perform a ceremony if the license was purchased in another county.
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 Ventura County Clerk-Recorder before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in Ventura County?
In person at the Ventura County Clerk-Recorder, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Hall of Administration, Main Plaza (Ventura, CA 93009).
How much is a marriage license in Ventura County?
The public marriage license fee is $123.00, and a confidential license is $140.00. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the Ventura County Clerk-Recorder hours?
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Do we need an appointment in Ventura County?
Appointment only — schedule online or call (805) 654-2263.