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Contra Costa County, California · Personal and public records

Get a marriage license in Contra Costa County

County clerk information and appointments

1 provider · 1 official link · 4 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 14, 2026

In Contra Costa County, 1 county department publishes 1 official link for this service. Reviewed requirements cover documents (2), payment methods (1) and appointments (1). 1 provider lists forms on its guide.

These are the Contra Costa County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
County government

Clerk-Recorder

Marriage license information and requirements (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official county instructions for obtaining a new marriage license. Online application entry alone does not issue a license or replace the required appearance; confirm the license type, documents and visit arrangements.

Before you start · 4 requirements & conditions
Information & documents · New marriage license — standard in-person application
Both parties must possess a valid government issued picture identification that includes the full legal name and date of birth.
Source & saved evidence

Contra Costa County — Clerk marriage services · Contra Costa — marriage licensing information (opens in a new tab)

Official marriage licensing information — Both parties must possess a valid government issued picture identification that includes the full le

Both parties must possess a valid government issued picture identification that includes the full legal name and date of birth.

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Information & documents · New marriage license — standard in-person application
If either party has been granted a marriage dissolution (divorce) within the last three (3) months, a copy of the final judgment is required.
Source & saved evidence

Contra Costa County — Clerk marriage services · Contra Costa — marriage licensing information (opens in a new tab)

Official marriage licensing information — If either party has been granted a marriage dissolution (divorce) within the last three (3) months,

If either party has been granted a marriage dissolution (divorce) within the last three (3) months, a copy of the final judgment is required.

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Payments · New marriage license — standard in-person application
Applicable fees – checks are not accepted.
Source & saved evidence

Contra Costa County — Clerk marriage services · Contra Costa — marriage licensing information (opens in a new tab)

Official marriage licensing information — Applicable fees – checks are not accepted.

Applicable fees – checks are not accepted.

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Appointments · County-provided civil ceremonies — walk-ins
Walk-ins are welcome from 8:00 am until 3:30 pm daily.
Source & saved evidence

Contra Costa County — Clerk marriage services · Contra Costa — marriage licensing information (opens in a new tab)

Official marriage licensing information — Walk-ins are welcome from 8:00 am until 3:30 pm daily.

Walk-ins are welcome from 8:00 am until 3:30 pm daily.

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Source & saved evidence

Contra Costa County — Clerk marriage services · Contra Costa — marriage licensing information (opens in a new tab)

Official marriage licensing information — Marriage License and Ceremony Information

Marriage License and Ceremony Information

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