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Below is information on obtaining your marriage license

County of San Diego

This office issues marriage licenses ONLY if both parties are at least 18 years of age. To obtain a marriage license, both the prospective bride and groom must appear together at one of the office locations:

County Administration Center
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 273
San Diego, CA 92101-2480
Kearny Mesa Branch Office
9225 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92123-1160
Chula Vista Branch Office
590 Third Avenue,
Chula Vista, CA 91910-5617
San Marcos Branch Office
334 Via Vera Cruz, Suite 150
San Marcos, CA 92069-2638
El Cajon Branch Office
200 S. Magnolia Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020-3316
 

Business hours:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, Kearny Mesa office only.

A blood test is not required.

Each person must present one form of valid photo identification with proof of age. To expedite the identification process, it is recommended that both the bride and groom bring a certified copy of their birth certificate.

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. 

The fee for a regular marriage license is $50.00. Click here for an application.