Marriage ceremonies can be performed without an appointment between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and again between 2:00 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Marriage ceremonies can be performed by appointment only between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
No blood tests are required
You do not have to be a California resident to marry in California
There is no waiting period between receipt of a marriage license and the ceremony
Only an unmarried male and an unmarried female may purchase a license to marry in California
"Common-Law" marriage and marriage by "Proxy" is not allowed in California
FEE: Civil Marriage Ceremony - $40

Public Marriage License

Minimum Age: 18 years. Persons under 18 years of age require permission from a California Superior Court
The bride and groom must appear at the same time in the County Clerk's office located at 915 8th Street, Suite 107 in Marysville
The bride and groom must each have valid photo ID with proof of age (Acceptable forms of ID include a drivers license, passport, military ID, state issued ID)
A public marriage license is good anywhere in California
A public marriage license is valid for 90 days from the date of issue
If either party was divorced within 90 days of the date of application, a copy of the final judgment must be presented when applying for the license
One witness is required
FEE: Public Marriage License - $60
Application for Public Marriage License - Bride
Application for Public Marriage License - Groom

Confidential Marriage License

Minimum Age: 18 years. Minors may not purchase a confidential marriage license
The bride and groom must appear at the same time in the County Clerk's office located at 915 8th Street, Suite 107 in Marysville NOTE: Contact the County Clerk's office for information if one party is incarcerated in Yuba County Jail.
The bride and groom must each have valid photo ID with proof of age
A confidential marriage license is only valid in the county where it was issued
A Confidential marriage license is valid for 90 days from the date of issue
No witnesses are required
Only the parties to the marriage may purchase copies of the marriage certificate from the County Clerk in the county in which the license was issued
If either party was divorced within 90 days of the date of application, a copy of the final judgment must be presented when applying for the license
Applicants for a confidential marriage license must sign a statement attesting to the fact that they have been living together as husband and wife
FEE: Confidential Marriage License - $65
Application for Confidential Marriage License - Bride
Application for Confidential Marriage License - Groom

County Clerk/ Recorder • 915 8th St. Suite 107, Marysville, CA 95901 • (530)749-7850 • Fax: (530)749-7854