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Madera County, California · Personal and public records

Get a marriage license in Madera County

County clerk information and appointments

1 provider · 1 official link · 3 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 14, 2026

In Madera County, 1 county department publishes 1 official link for this service. Reviewed requirements cover appointments (1), documents (1) and languages (1). 1 provider publishes reviewed fee items and 1 provider lists forms on its guide.

These are the Madera 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

County 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 · 3 requirements & conditions
Appointments · New marriage license — standard in-person application
Separate appointments are required for the license and the ceremony.
Source & saved evidence

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

Official marriage licensing information — Separate appointments are required for the license and the ceremony.

Separate appointments are required for the license and the ceremony.

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Information & documents · New marriage license — standard in-person application
If divorced within the last 6 months, a certified copy of dissolution/decree will be required.
Source & saved evidence

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

Official marriage licensing information — If divorced within the last 6 months, a certified copy of dissolution/decree will be required.

If divorced within the last 6 months, a certified copy of dissolution/decree will be required.

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Languages · New marriage license — standard in-person application
If both or either party does not speak English or Spanish, a third-party translator that is fluent in both English and the couple's native language must be present when the license is purchased.
Source & saved evidence

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

Official marriage licensing information — If both or either party does not speak English or Spanish, a third-party translator that is fluent i

If both or either party does not speak English or Spanish, a third-party translator that is fluent in both English and the couple's native language must be present when the license is purchased.

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Source & saved evidence

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

Official marriage licensing information — Marriage License View Bid Opportunities View the County Code View County Master Contracts View the B

Marriage License View Bid Opportunities View the County Code View County Master Contracts View the B

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