Scheduling an appointment to get your marriage license will eliminate unnecessary wait time. Walk-in customers without appointments are accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis as time permits and could wait as long as 2 hours.
Appointments typically last 20-30 minutes. To save time, complete the application form online before visiting our office.
Call (916) 874-6131 between 8:15 am - 4:45 pm, Monday - Friday.
Use the online calendar to make an appointment up to 90 days in advance. Appointments may be scheduled Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) within the times shown. Thursday evening appointments are offered on a rotating basis at each location. Marriage services provided on Thursday evenings are subject to a slightly higher fee.
Downtown |
County Service Center - East |
County Service Center - South |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | ||
| 8:00 am - 4:20 pm | 9:00 am - 3:20 pm | 9:00 am - 3:20 pm |
| Thursday evenings | ||
4:40 pm - 7:20 pm 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays |
3:40 pm - 6:20 pm 4th Thursday of the month |
3:40 pm - 6:20 pm 2nd Thursday of the month |
Go to the online appointment calendar.