Marriage License Information

Monterey County Court House
168 West Alisal Street, 1st Floor
Salinas, CA  93901

Phone: (831) 755- 5450
Marriage License information recording (831) 755-5032
Monterey callers (831) 647- 7850

Marriage License hours: 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.,
Monday through Friday, except holidays

Marriage license fee is $69.00 (fee may not be accurate and is subject to change)
Out of state checks or credit cards are not accepted. 

Both bride and groom must appear together, in person, with proof of age and identification. A valid state driver’s license, state identification, or passport is acceptable. Other acceptable forms of identification combined with a copy of the birth certificate are military ID, temporary driver's license, immigration card, school or employment ID. A blood test is not required.

Your marriage license is effective immediately, valid for 90 days anywhere within the state of California, the ceremony can be performed at any location of your choice,