Clerk-Recorder
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
- Information & documents · New marriage license — standard in-person application
- Parties must present valid government-issued photo identification as proof of name and date of birth (Digital ID or ID screenshots will not be accepted).
Source & saved evidence
Official marriage licensing information — Parties must present valid government-issued photo identification as proof of name and date of birth
Parties must present valid government-issued photo identification as proof of name and date of birth (Digital ID or ID screenshots will not be accepted).
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a1b384c575273c98 - Information & documents · New marriage license — standard in-person application
- 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.
Source & saved evidence
Official marriage licensing information — If the previous marriage or SRDP ended by dissolution, divorce, or annulment within the last 30 days
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.
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a1b384c575273c98 - Deadlines · New marriage license — standard in-person application
- 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.
Source & saved evidence
Official marriage licensing information — After submitting your application online and within 30 days, both parties to the marriage must come
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.
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Source & saved evidence
Official marriage licensing information — Clerk-Recorder
Clerk-Recorder
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Start the county-linked pre-application. Follow the county instructions to complete issuance; submitting information online alone does not make you married.
Source & saved evidence
Official marriage licensing information — Apply for a Marriage License
Apply for a Marriage License
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- Hours
- Monday – Friday (except holidays) 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM
- Phone
- (510) 272-6362
- Address
- 1106 Madison Street Oakland, CA 94607
Contacts & sources · 13 fees published by this office · 8 forms