A Marriage License must be purchased prior to your ceremony.

Application for license to marry

Applicants must be 18 years and older

• Both parties must be present
• Documentation required:
• Valid photo ID, such as a driver's license, is required to verify age and identity.
• If either party was previously married, or had a registered domestic partnership with someone other than the other party, a certified copy of the final dissolution papers is required if the dissolution was granted within last 90 days, otherwise the date of the dissolution is sufficient.
• As of January 1, 1995, blood tests are no longer required .
• Fee is $80.00.
• Licenses are issued in both offices and no appointment is necessary.
• In the Atascadero office, both parties must be present by 3:30 P.M. and in San Luis Obispo both parties must be present in the office by 4:30 P.M.
• It takes about 30 minutes for the license to be issued. The license can be used immediately, and is valid for 90 days from the date issued and the ceremony can take place anywhere in the State of California.

Applicants under the age of 18:

If either party is under 18, you must contact the Clerk of Superior Court at 781-5243 prior to coming to this office.

After the license is issued, you may be married by a priest, rabbi, minister or other authorized person of your choice.  You must be married within 90 days of the date the license was issued and you may be married anywhere in the state of California.