Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk
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
- Appointments
- Both parties must appear together at their appointment. Both parties must present valid and current government-issued photo ID. Appointments are required. Schedule your appointment before submitting the Marriage License Online Application. Or fill out the Marriage License Printable Application and bring it with you. (Haga clic aquí para Español) Both parties must be 18 years old or older.
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Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.
Both parties must appear together at their appointment. Both parties must present valid and current government-issued photo ID. Appointments are required. Schedule your appointment before submitting the Marriage License Online Application. Or fill out the Marriage License Printable Application and bring it with you. (Haga clic aquí para Español) Both parties must be 18 years old or older. Couples requiring American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services must notify our office directly before booking an appointment. Please allow a minimum o
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5e01b3b80e47d6c0 - Deadlines
- A marriage license is valid for 90 days with NO extensions. A ceremony must take place within 90 days of the license issuance and within the State of California. License fees are non-refundable. After the ceremony, the marriage license must be signed by your officiant and returned to our office for registration. Registering the license may take up to 10 business days. After the license is registered, you may purchase a copy of your marriage certificate (proof of marriage). One will not automatically be sent to you. Our office only registers licenses issued in San Diego County. Appointments are available up to 7 weeks in advance and fill up quickly. Please plan accordingly. General Requirements: Both parties must appear together at their appointment.
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Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.
A marriage license is valid for 90 days with NO extensions. A ceremony must take place within 90 days of the license issuance and within the State of California. License fees are non-refundable. After the ceremony, the marriage license must be signed by your officiant and returned to our office for registration. Registering the license may take up to 10 business days. After the license is registered, you may purchase a copy of your marriage certificate (proof of marriage). One will not automatically be sent to you. Our office only registers licenses issued in San Diego County. Appointments are available up to 7 weeks in advance and fill up quickly. Please plan accordingly. General Requirements: Both parties must appear together at their appointment. Both parties must present valid and current govern
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5e01b3b80e47d6c0 - Accessibility
- Couples requiring American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services must notify our office directly before booking an appointment. Please allow a minimum of two weeks' advance notice for sign language services.
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Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.
Couples requiring American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services must notify our office directly before booking an appointment. Please allow a minimum of two weeks' advance notice for sign language services. Both parties must be unmarried at the time the license is issued. If either party was
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5e01b3b80e47d6c0 - Eligibility & access
- If either party is under 18 years of age, you must contact the San Diego County Juvenile Court at (858) 634-1600 for approval. You may also contact our office for additional information.
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Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.
If either party is under 18 years of age, you must contact the San Diego County Juvenile Court at (858) 634-1600 for approval. You may also contact our office for additional information. If either party has been divorced or filed
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Official marriage licensing information — Marriage Certificate Birth Certificate Request Marriage Certificate Request Death Certificate Reques
Marriage Certificate Birth Certificate Request Marriage Certificate Request Death Certificate Reques
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