types of licenses


Standard / Public License:

  • Blood Test not required
  • Fee is $50
  • Valid for 90 days. May be married anywhere in the State of California.
  • No residency requirement in California.
  • If under 18 years of age, must contact Juvenile Court.
  • Witness required for ceremony.
  • Certified copies available in 2 - 4 weeks.
  • Certified copies may only be obtained, for a $14 fee, by only specific authorized individuals with proper identification. Written requests must have the signature of either party notarized. 
    ** Change as of January 1, 2010, per SD County Clerk website **
  • A public record.

Confidential License:

  • Blood Test not required
  • Fee is $55
  • Valid for 90 days. Ceremony must take place in San Diego County.
  • No residency requirement in California.
  • Parties must be at least 18 years of age and living together as a married couple.
  • No witness required for ceremony.
  • Certified copies available in 2 - 4 weeks.
  • Certified copies may only be obtained, for a $14 fee, by either spouse with proper identification. Written requests must have the signature of either party notarized.
  • Not a public record. Clerk can only verify existence of marriage.