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People think getting a marriage license is a daunting task. Not anymore. All you need is 15-20 minutes, the filing of an application and, for San Diego County, $50.00. You'll need to show a valid photo ID or passport. The ID must show your full legal name and birth date. Foreign passports must have a valid Visa. You no longer need to take blood tests. The license is good for 90 days.
Couples must appear in person together at one of the following Recorder/County Clerk's offices. There are five locations around the county that process marriage licenses. They are open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. The Kearny Mesa branch is also open Saturdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
County Administration Center
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 273, San Diego, 92101
619-237-0502, ext 30
Kearny Mesa Branch Office
5473 Kearny Villa Road, 3rd Floor, San Diego, 92123
858-505-6226
Chula Vista Branch Office
344 F Street, #200, Chula Vista, 91910
619-498-2277
El Cajon Branch Office
198 W. Main Street, Suite 101, El Cajon, 92020
619-401-5750
San Marcos Branch Office
334 Via Vera Cruz, Suite 150, San Marcos, 92069
760-940-6858
Miscellaneous info
Deputy Marriage Commissioners can perform civil ceremonies for an additional $50.00.
A Public license allows you to be married anywhere in the State of California. This requires a witness and the marriage will become public record.
A Confidential license allows you to be married only within the county that issued the license. No witness is needed and only the bride and groom may obtain a certified copy of the license.
If you have experienced within 90 days prior to applying for a new license one of the following: divorce, death or annulment, you must provide proof. The divorce decree must be final prior to application for a new license.
Both the bride and groom must be 18 years of age in order to apply for a license. If under 18, please contact the Recorder/County Clerk's office for further instruction.
Your minister or officiant performing the ceremony is responsible for filing the license within 10 days of the ceremony with the Recorder/County Clerk's office. Certified copies of the license are available two weeks after the filing for a nominal fee.
For current hours of operation or updated info revolving around obtaining a marriage license, please contact the Recorder/County Clerk's office.
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