California marriage license guide with city-by-city costs, waiting periods, validity rules, requirements, and official source links.
Decision guide
This comparison uses verified CivillyWed city data to show which covered cities fit common marriage-license planning needs.
Long Beach lists a $20 marriage license fee, Up to 3 Weeks, and a None validity window. Use the city guide and official source before applying.
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Fresno lists a $58 marriage license fee, no waiting period, and a 90 Days validity window. Use the city guide and official source before applying.
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Anaheim lists a $61 marriage license fee, no waiting period, and a 90 Days validity window. Use the city guide and official source before applying.
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Stockton lists a $65 marriage license fee, no waiting period, and a None validity window. Use the city guide and official source before applying.
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San Jose lists a $79 marriage license fee, no waiting period, and a 90 Days validity window. Use the city guide and official source before applying.
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Los Angeles lists a $91 marriage license fee, no waiting period, and a 90 Days validity window. Use the city guide and official source before applying.
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Oakland lists a $95 marriage license fee, no waiting period, and a 90 Days validity window. Use the city guide and official source before applying.
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Sacramento lists a $95 marriage license fee, no waiting period, and a 90 Days validity window. Use the city guide and official source before applying.
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Bakersfield lists a $101 marriage license fee, no waiting period, and a None validity window. Use the city guide and official source before applying.
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Riverside lists a $111 marriage license fee, no waiting period, and a 90 Days validity window. Use the city guide and official source before applying.
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San Francisco lists a $124 marriage license fee, no waiting period, and a 90 Days validity window. Use the city guide and official source before applying.
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San Diego lists a $129 marriage license fee, no waiting period, and a 90 Days validity window. Use the city guide and official source before applying.
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These city guides use the courthouse, city hall, licence and civil ceremony language couples naturally use when planning.
| City | Fee ↕ | Wait ↕ | Valid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | $20 | Up to 3 Weeks | None |
| Fresno | $58 | no waiting period | 90 Days |
| Anaheim | $61 | no waiting period | 90 Days |
| Stockton | $65 | no waiting period | None |
| San Jose | $79 | no waiting period | 90 Days |
| Los Angeles | $91 | no waiting period | 90 Days |
| Oakland | $95 | no waiting period | 90 Days |
| Sacramento | $95 | no waiting period | 90 Days |
| Bakersfield | $101 | no waiting period | None |
| Riverside | $111 | no waiting period | 90 Days |
| San Francisco | $124 | no waiting period | 90 Days |
| San Diego | $129 | no waiting period | 90 Days |