Santa Cruz County Clerk

Marriage Licenses & Ceremonies

 

Marriage Licenses

To obtain a marriage license, both people must appear together at the County Clerk's office located at:
701 Ocean St., Room 210
Santa Cruz, CA 95060.

  • The fee for a regular marriage license is $90.00. 

  • A blood test is not required.

  • Each person must present one form of valid photo identification with proof of age. If either party has been granted a divorce within 90 days of applying for a new marriage license, a copy of the final divorce decree must be presented at the time of issue.

Your marriage license is effective immediately and valid for 90 days anywhere within the state of California ONLY. Once you have your wedding license the ceremony can be performed at the church of your choice, a wedding chapel, or a Civil Ceremony may be performed.

For information on a Civil Marriage Ceremony, click Civil Ceremony.

For information on a confidential license, click Confidential License. This office issues marriage licenses ONLY if both parties are at least 18 years of age. If either party is under 18, click Licensing Under 18.

 

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