- Applicants must be an unmarried male and an unmarried female.
- Blood tests are no longer required in the State of California.
- License is valid for 90 days. Ceremony must take place within
90 days of purchase.
- Minimum age requirement is 18 years.
- Valid photo I.D. required. (Drivers license, State issued
I.D., passport, etc.)
- If either applicant has been divorced or had an annulment within the last year, we will need a certified copy of the JUDGMENT OF ALLULMENT OR FINAL DECREE OF DISSOLUTION before issuing a license.
- Both applicants must apply together.
- All persons who are members of a religious society or denomination
not having clergy for the purpose of solemnizing marriages,
must let the clerk know they need a VS 115 form. (Family Code,
Section 425).
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF LICENSES IN SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY
| Regular License |
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Open to the public |
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Fee
$83.00 |
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May be used anywhere in the
State of California |
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One witness required. (Besides
person performing ceremony) |
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| Confidential
License |
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Not open to the public |
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Fee
$85.00 |
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Copies issued to couple only |
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Ceremony must take place in
San Bernardino County |
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No witnesses required |
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Applicants must be living together as husband and wife |
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Marriage Ceremonies: By appointment only.
Fee $50.00
Please call:
(909) 387-8314 (San Bernardino location)
(760) 240-7710 (Apple Valley location)
(909) 624-7247 (Montclair location)
Copies of Marriage Certificates: Fee
$13.00 ea.
REFUNDS MAY NOT BE GRANTED ONCE A LICENSE IS PURCHASED.
COMMISSIONER FOR ONE DAY PROGRAM
The San Bernardino County Clerk offers an opportunity to have a special friend or family member appointed to perform your marriage ceremony. This is a one time, one-event appointment.
The bride, the groom or the person performing the marriage ceremony must reside in San Bernardino County. The person wishing to be appointed as a commissioner of civil marriages must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Appear in person at the County Clerk's Office (by appointment)
- Present current government issued identification
- Complete an application
- Pay a fee of $75.00 (non-refundable)
The process is done by appointment only. Please submit the “ Deputy Commissioner of Marriages” application at least six weeks in advance of the date of the ceremony.
After approval is given, you will be given instructions for completion of the license, sample wedding vows and a copy of your appointment. For further information, please call (909) 386-8916.
AUTHORIZED NOTARIES TO ISSUE CONFIDENTIAL MARRIAGE LICENSES
A notary public who is interested in obtaining authorization to issue confidential marriages licenses may apply for approval to the county clerk in the county in which the notary public resides. A notary public shall not issue a confidential marriage license unless he or she is approved by the county clerk having jurisdiction. The county clerk offers a course of instruction, which a notary public must complete before authorization will be granted. Additionally, in order for a notary public to perform the marriage, he/she must be one of the persons authorized under Family Code sections 400-402, e.g., priest, minister, or rabbi.
Authorized notaries may not issue a “Regular” marriage license. Authorization to issue “Confidential” marriage licenses does not include the authorization to perform a ceremony (see above California Family Code sections).
The most common types of marriage licenses are a “Regular” marriage license and a “Confidential” license. The differences are described below:
Regular Marriage License ($83.00)
- Record is open to the public
- May be used anywhere in the State of California
- One witness required. (Besides person performing ceremony)
Confidential Marriage License ($85.00)
- Not open to the public. Copies issued to couple only.
- Applicants must be living together as husband and wife
- Ceremony must take place in San Bernardino County
- No witnesses required
* There are five types of marriage licenses depending on each person’s legal status or religious beliefs. Before you purchase a marriage license you may want to consult an attorney if you have questions concerning which type of license is appropriate for your needs. Any questions or concerns please call (909) 386-8916.
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