Apply For A Chico Marriage License
I would like to apply for a marriage license in Chico, California. Where should I go to apply?
You should go to the Butte County Clerk-Recorder's office at the Butte County Administration Building. The Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s office is located at 25 County Center Drive, Suite 105, Oroville, CA. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office is closed on holidays.
The Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s office has a website that explains more about what you need to do to apply for a marriage license: Butte County Marriage License
What requirements should I meet in order to be granted a marriage license in Chico, California?
You and your fiancé(e) need to go together to the Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s office to apply for your marriage license in person. To receive your marriage license, you both need to be at least 18 years old and you both need to present a valid government-issued photo I.D. You cannot be married at the time that you apply for a marriage license.
What other information is required on the marriage license application form?
You need to know the full names of your parents and the state or country where your parents were born. If either of you have been married before, you will also need the date that your previous marriage ended.
Should I have a blood test to be granted a marriage license in Chico, California?
No, you do not need to have a blood test in order to be granted a marriage license in Chico, California. Blood tests are not required.
After I receive my marriage license, when should I use the license?
You should use your marriage license within 90 days. After 90 days, your marriage license will expire. Your Butte County marriage license is valid everywhere in the state of California.
What fee will I need to pay for a marriage license in Butte County?
You will need to pay $83.00 for a regular marriage license, or $94.00 for a confidential marriage license. You can pay with cash, check, or money order.
Are there certain people who are authorized to perform weddings in Chico, California?
To be authorized to perform weddings in Chico, a person must be authorized to perform weddings in the state of California. Priests, ministers, and rabbis from all religious denominations; judges, commissioners, or assistant commissioners from the California judicial system; and current mayors are all authorized to perform weddings in the state of California.
I would like to order a marriage certificate in Chico, California. How can I order one?
There are three ways to order a marriage certificate in Chico:
- You can order in person at the Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s office at 25 County Center Drive, Suite 105, Oroville, CA 95965.
- You can mail the marriage certificate application and fee to the Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s office.
- You can order online.
- See the Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s website for more information: Chico Marriage License
What is the fee for a marriage certificate in Chico, California?
The fee for a marriage certificate is $14.00.
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