OBTAINING A CALIFORNIA MARRIAGE LICENSE

Your wedding is a time of great rejoicing … time to think of love,
relationships and your future. It is also a time to give thought to the
requirements to obtain a Marriage License. Here is a summary of these requirements to help ensure that you have a valid Marriage License on your Wedding Day.

CALIFORNIA MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
. You must be at least 18 years old, and you and your fiancé must
  both be present
. No blood tests are required
. Picture I.D.s are required to verify name, age and identity
. Valid for 90 days from date issued (i.e., your marriage must
take place no later than 90 days from when you obtain your
Marriage License). The license is valid in any county in
California.
. If you were divorced within 90 days of your intent to
obtain a marriage license or certificate, you must provide
a certified copy of your divorce decree.

VENTURA COUNTY
CLERK/RECORDER'S OFFICE
Administration Building, Main Plaza, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura
Tel: (805) 654-2263 (please call for an appointment to
obtain your Marriage License)
Hours: M onday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $97.00 for Marriage License
Visit for updated
information.

You may also obtain a Marriage License at the City Clerk's office in
Fillmore: (805) 524-3701.
Call for information.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
CLERK/RECORDER'S OFFICE
Hall of Records, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara
Tel: (805) 568-2250
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fees: $77.00 for Marriage License
Requirements are similar to those in Ventura County. Please call for
more information or visit

Whether you are planning your wedding in Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Ojai, Montecito, Santa Barbara or anywhere in Ventura or Santa Barbara County, all the wedding professionals you need to plan your special day can be found here at Wedding Celebrations!

*As with any laws, marriage laws can change so we advise you to check with the county, city, or town clerk.