Assessor - County Clerk - Recorder Riverside County, CA

Public Marriage License

The Riverside County Clerk’s Office is issuing marriage licenses online and in-person by appointment only. You will find the requirements to obtain a license and the steps to book your appointment.

To obtain a marriage license you must meet the following requirements:

  • For Online Marriage Licenses and Ceremonies, one of the parties must reside in Riverside County. There is no residency requirement for in-person appointments.
  • Both parties MUST be 18 years of age or older. (We are not issuing licenses to minors at this time.)
  • 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; Passport.
  • 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.

In-Person Marriage Licenses

To obtain your marriage license in person:

1. Click Here to complete your application

  • Keep your order number (SST#)

2. Click Here to book your appointment. 

  • Bring your valid government-issued ID
  • Bring payment; we accept credit/debit card, cash, check, and money order

Once issued, licenses are valid for 90 days. During this time, your ceremony must be performed in the State of California by an authorized officiant. 

Online Videoconference Marriage Licenses and Ceremonies

Due to the Coronavirus, the County Clerk’s office is offering marriage licenses and civil ceremonies for Riverside County residents only by online videoconference (Skype, Zoom, or similar service). 

Due to the high demand for this service, appointments fill quickly. We book appointments 30 days out, and new appointments are added daily. Please check regularly for new openings. 

To obtain your marriage license online:

  1. Click Here to book your appointment. 
  2. Click Here to apply.
  3. Pay the fee (payment options offered at the end of the application process).
  4. We will contact you a few days before your appointment to confirm the details and obtain copies of your government-issued ID's and divorce decree, if applicable. 

Requirements to obtain your marriage licenses by videoconference:

  • You must have access to Skype, Zoom, or similar videoconferencing software.
  • You must conduct the video conference call within the State of California.
  • You must appear together during the video conference (all in the same room and on the same screen).
  • You must have the ability to access and sign a PDF with an e-signature.
  • We will verify information on your application, issue your oath, and email you your license to e-sign. 
  • If you are doing a civil ceremony, we will perform your ceremony online.

Once issued, licenses are valid for 90 days. During this time, your ceremony must be performed in the State of California by an authorized officiant. 

For additional information, open a chat with one of our agents on our website or call us at 951-955-6200.