Public Marriage License
The Riverside County Clerk’s Office is issuing marriage licenses in-person at its public service offices. Appointments are recommended. You will find the requirements to obtain a license and the steps to book your appointment on this page.
To obtain a marriage license you must meet the following requirements:
- Both parties MUST be 18 years of age or older.
- Both parties MUST be present TOGETHER during their appointment to obtain the marriage license.
- Both parties MUST have valid, current picture identification. The identification must be government-issued. Some examples include State-issued Driver's License or identification card; Military identification; Green Card; Naturalization Certificate; Passports.
- If either party has been divorced or has had a dissolution of a State Registered Domestic Partnership within 90 days of the issuance of the marriage license, a copy of the FINAL Dissolution IS REQUIRED. We will take a copy of the register of actions showing the written final decree of dissolution has been entered. The divorce paperwork does not need to be certified. A copy of a Minute Order IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
- Payment of fee for a public marriage license: $100.00.
Obtain a Marriage License
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To obtain your marriage license in person:
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- Keep your order number (SST#)
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- Bring your valid government-issued ID.
- Bring payment; we accept credit/debit card, cash, check, and money order.