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Marriage License Application - Web

  • Description
  • Select a Public or Confidential application based on the descriptions provided.

    Complete the form ensuring all of your information is accurate. Both parties must appear in-person at either our Santa Barbara or Santa Maria office to obtain the license.

Public Marriage Application - Web

Regular (Public) License - $100

  • This is a public record and anyone may obtain a copy
  • At least one witness is required for the ceremony and they must sign the license

Confidential Marriage Application - Web

Confidential License - $111

  • Parties must be living together as spouses
  • Both parties must be at least 18 years old
  • No witness is required for the wedding ceremony or to sign the license
  • Copies of the record are not available to the public, however, the Clerk-Recorder's Office may confirm the existence of a record to anyone that requests a search
  • Certified copies may only be issued to one of the parties to the marriage or upon court order

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