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Can you apply for a marriage license in person in San Diego County?

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Direct answer

Yes. The published process allows an in-person application in San Diego County. Licenses are issued at the County Administration Center and at the Chula Vista, San Marcos and Santee offices. Appointments open up to seven weeks ahead and fill quickly; marriage appointments are also offered one Saturday a month.

Published rule and conditions

In-person marriage license application
Yes

Licenses are issued at the County Administration Center and at the Chula Vista, San Marcos and Santee offices. Appointments open up to seven weeks ahead and fill quickly; marriage appointments are also offered one Saturday a month.

Official requirement

Our office issues marriage licenses and performs civil ceremonies by appointment only.

Issuing office

San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk, Office of the Recorder | County Clerk

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage License & Civil CeremonySan Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk - checked July 26, 2026

    Both parties must appear together at their appointment. There is no residency requirement. Parties can get married as soon as the marriage license is issued. Marriage licenses expire after 90 calendar days from the issue date. A ceremony must take place within 90 days of the license issuance and within the State of California. $129 Public Marriage License $144 Confidential Marriage License. For a Public Marriage License, you must have at least one witness present at your ceremony. No more than two witnesses sign the official marriage license. For a Confidential Marriage License, no witnesses are required to be at your ceremony. No witnesses sign on the marriage license.

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