Marriage License & Ceremony
The San Bernardino County Recorder-Clerk’s office issues marriage licenses and performs marriage ceremonies.
How to obtain this service…
Please read all 4 steps carefully before applying for a marriage license. Both parties must physically appear at our office to purchase the license, if this can not occur contact us. Also review the “Marriage Services Menu” on this page for additional information.
Step 2: Book your appointment online
Once you have completed your marriage license application (see step 1), click on the link below to book your in-person appointment.
Step 3: Review Marriage Ceremony Options
In order to be officially married, a marriage ceremony will have to be performed up to 90 days of the date of issuance of the license. You have 3 options in this step:
Option 1: San Bernardino County Clerk
Your marriage ceremony can be performed at the time of the issuance of a marriage license by our County Clerk staff. Please review our ceremony services guidelines.
Option 2: Authorized Person
You can have an authorized person perform your marriage ceremony at a later date of up to 90 days of issuing the license.
Option 3: Friend or Family Member Through Commissioner for One Day
A family member or friend can apply to be a commissioner for a day and marry you up to 90 days of the issuance of the marriage license. Please review guidelines.
Step 4: Receive Marriage License and/or Ceremony
By appointment, our office will issue the license to you in-person at our Hall of Records or High Desert Government Center office locations.
If so, please proceed to begin the marriage license application. Please note, your Marriage Application must be completed prior to entering the office.
Public Marriage License: $89
Marriage Ceremony: $65
Renewal of Marriage Vows: $36
Marriage Services Menu
Authorized Notaries to Issue Confidential Marriage Licenses
Authorized Persons to Perform Marriage Ceremonies
Commissioner for One Day Program
Services by appointment only!
In-Person Visit: (855) 732-2575