Clerk-Recorder

In-Person Marriage Services

Requirements

  • Both parties must appear together in person and be 18 years of age and older.
  • Parties must present valid government-issued photo identification as proof of name and date of birth. Examples of acceptable forms of Identification include, Driver’s license or State Identification, Passport, Military I.D., Consulate Card. A certified copy of a birth certificate or court ordered name change will also need to be provided if photo identification does not contain full name.
  • Applicants must be unmarried. You may not be currently married to each other or to other individuals.
  • If either party was previously married or in a State Registered Domestic Partnership (SRDP), you must provide the exact date the previous marriage or SRDP ended and how it ended (death, dissolution, divorce, or annulment).
  • If the previous marriage or SRDP ended by dissolution, divorce, or annulment within the last 30 days, you must present a certified copy of the final judgment issued by the court.
  • The license may be used only in the State of California and is valid for 90 days from the date it was issued.
  • For information and forms regarding Power of Attorney for military marriages pursuant to SB7, view SB7 Military Power of Attorney and Instructions.

person In-Person Marriage Services

1. Complete and Submit Marriage License Application

Please note: After submitting your application online and within 30 days, both parties to the marriage must come into the office to make a payment, complete the process and receive the marriage license. The couple must appear together in-person and present valid identification.

Apply for a Marriage License

2. Book Marriage Ceremony Appointment

Please note: A valid California marriage license is required before a ceremony can be performed. We encourage customers to complete the marriage license application online.

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Due to occupancy limitations, only the couple and 25 guests total will be permitted into the building.

Book an Appointment

Marriage Services Fees

$81.00 Public Marriage License
$90.00 Confidential Marriage License

$75.00

Marriage Ceremony
$19.00 Each certified copy of the marriage record

Acceptable Forms of Payment

  • Cash
  • Debit/ATM card 
  • Master Card, Visa, Discover, and American Express † 
  • Personal, Company or Bank Check, preprinted with account holder's name and address - payable to: Alameda County Clerk Recorder. Out of country payments must be in U.S. dollars.
  • Money Order, Cashier's or Traveler's Check - payable to: Alameda County Clerk Recorder.

† A 2.3% transaction fee of the purchase amount applies to all in-person credit-card transactions.

Need Assistance?

For additional information contact Customer Service at 1-888-280-7708.