What must I do to receive a marriage license in Ontario, California?
Receiving a marriage license in Ontario, California is simple: all you have to do is appear together with your fiancé(e) at the San Bernardino County Recorder-Clerk’s office, submit the application for a marriage license and present a valid, government-issued photo I.D. that shows your full name and your birthdate. You must be at least 18 years old and unmarried in order to be issued a marriage license.
The San Bernardino County Recorder-Clerk’s office is located on the first floor of the Hall of Records Building at 222 W. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, California.
Information about marriage licenses is provided on the San Bernardino County Recorder-Clerk’s office website: http://www.sbcounty.gov/arc/marriage_license.htm.
When is the San Bernardino County Recorder-Clerk’s office open?
The San Bernardino Recorder-Clerk’s office accepts walk-ins Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can make an appointment to be attended at the office from Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
What number can I call to make an appointment?
You can call (855) 732-2575 to schedule an appointment before you go.
Must I have blood test results to receive a marriage license in Ontario, California?
No, because blood test results are no longer required to receive a marriage license in Ontario.
Must I use my San Bernardino County marriage license within a certain period of time?
Yes. You must use your San Bernardino County marriage license within 90 days after the day that you receive the license.
What fees must I pay to receive a marriage license in Ontario, California?
The fee that you must pay depends on what kind of marriage license that you need. For a regular marriage license, you must pay a fee of $83. For a confidential marriage license, you must pay a fee of $85.
Information about the different kinds of marriage licenses is provided on the San Bernardino County Recorder-Clerk’s office website: http://www.sbcounty.gov/arc/marriage_license.htm.
Must I invite a person with certain qualifications to perform my wedding in Ontario, California?
Yes, you must invite someone that is authorized to perform weddings in the state of California to perform your wedding in Ontario. Priests, rabbis, and ministers of any religious denomination (as long as they are 18 years old or older) are authorized to perform weddings, and so are many judges and magistrates.
If you want to invite someone else, the San Bernardino County Recorder-Clerk’s office has a Commissioner for One Day program that can authorize a friend or relative to perform your wedding in Ontario, California.
What must I do to receive a marriage certificate in Ontario, California?
There are two ways to order a marriage certificate after your wedding in Ontario, California. You may either order your certified copy of your marriage certificate in person at the San Bernardino County Recorder-Clerk’s office, or you may order your marriage certificate by mail.
Information on marriage certificates is provided on the San Bernardino County Recorder-Clerk’s office website: http://www.sbcounty.gov/arc/vitals.htm.
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