We are planning our wedding in San Mateo. Where do we go to apply for our marriage license?
You can go to the San Mateo County Clerk’s office to apply for your marriage license. The San Mateo County Clerk’s office is located on the first floor at 555 County Center, Redwood City, California. At the County Clerk’s office, you will fill out the marriage license application and pay a fee. If you would like to contact the County Clerk’s office, you can call (650) 363-4500.
The San Mateo County Clerk’s office provides marriage license services from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Can we submit the marriage license application online?
Yes, but even if you submit your marriage license application online you still need to appear in person at the San Mateo County Clerk’s office within 60 days in order to receive your license. You can complete the marriage license application online on the San Mateo County Clerk’s office website at San Mateo Marriage License.
What are the requirements to receive a marriage license in San Mateo, California?
You must both be 18 years old or older at the time that you apply. You must present a form of photo I.D. such as a driver’s license.
You must be unmarried to receive a marriage license. If either one of you has been divorced in the last 90 days, that person must present the court document of final dissolution.
Are blood tests required when we apply for a marriage license in San Mateo, California?
Blood tests are not required to apply for a marriage license anywhere in the state of California.
Do we need to be residents of San Mateo when we apply for a marriage license?
There are no residency or citizenship requirements for you to apply for a marriage license anywhere in the state of California.
How much will we need to pay for our marriage license in San Mateo, California?
You will need to pay $78.00 if you apply for a public marriage license or $80.00 if you apply for a confidential marriage license. You need to pay this fee in cash or with a credit or debit card.
When does our marriage license expire?
Your marriage license expires after 90 days.
Where can we have our wedding with a San Mateo County marriage license?
You can have your wedding anywhere in the state of California if you have a public marriage license. If you have a confidential marriage license, you must be married within San Mateo County.
Who can we invite to perform our wedding ceremony in San Mateo, California?
You can invite any priest, minister, or rabbi from any religious denomination, judge, commissioner or assistant commissioner from the California judicial system, current mayor, or any other authorized person to perform your wedding ceremony in San Mateo, California.
You can even invite a family member or a friend to be deputized as a Deputy Commissioner of Marriages for the day. You can learn more about becoming a Deputy Commissioner of Marriages on the San Mateo County Clerk’s office website at San Mateo Marriage License.
After our wedding ceremony in San Mateo, California, where do we go to order our marriage certificate?
You can go to the San Mateo County Clerk’s office to order your marriage certificate. You will need to pay a $14.00 fee.
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