Apply For A Pleasanton Marriage License
We’re engaged! Where do we go to get a marriage license in Pleasanton, California?
That’s wonderful! Planning a wedding can be a lot of work, but getting your marriage license is pretty simple. Marriage licenses for all cities in Alameda County, California are issued by the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s in Oakland. The complete address is 1106 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94607. You and your fiancé(e) need to go together to the Clerk-Recorder’s office to request your license. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but all requests for marriage licenses must be submitted before 4:00 p.m. The Clerk-Recorder’s office is closed on holidays.
The County Clerk-Recorder’s office can be reached by phone at 1-510-272-6362. You can also visit the County Clerk-Recorder’s website at Pleasanton Marriage License to learn more.
What requirements for marriage licenses in Oakland do we need to know about?
You and your fiancé(e) both need to be at least 18 years of age and you both need to be legally unmarried at the time you request your marriage license. Don’t forget to bring a valid form of government-issued photo ID—you will need to present your photo ID at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office.
Do we need to get blood tests?
Blood tests aren’t necessary—blood testing is not a requirement for marriage licenses in the state of California.
What if one of us doesn’t live in Pleasanton, California?
That is not a problem. Residency is not required for marriage licenses in Alameda County. You will still be able to apply for a marriage license in Pleasanton and be married there.
When will our marriage license expire?
Your marriage license will expire 90 days after the license is issued by the County ClerkRecorder’s office.
How much do we need to be prepared to pay for a marriage license in Pleasanton, California?
Be prepared to pay a fee of $96 when you request your marriage license. Just so you know, the $96 fee includes not only your Alameda County marriage license, but also one certified copy of your marriage certificate.
Can we choose the person that will perform the marriage ceremony?
You can choose the person who will perform the marriage ceremony as long as you choose someone who is legally authorized to perform marriages. Persons authorized to perform marriages in California include judges, retired judges, designated court officials, and most religious clergy members.
What if the person I want to perform the marriage ceremony is not authorized?
By being deputized as a Deputy Marriage Commissioner for a day, the person that you want to perform the marriage ceremony can be legally authorized to do so. That person needs to send the following information to Patrick O'Connell, Alameda County Clerk-Recorder, 1106 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94607: the names, addresses, and phone numbers of you and your fiancé(e); the date and place of the wedding; the county where the marriage license was issued; and his or her own name, address, and phone number. He or she will need to be prepared to pay a $75. The Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s office website explains more about this process at Pleasanton Marriage License.
I am also considering having a civil ceremony. How do I request a civil ceremony in Oakland, California?
You can request a civil ceremony at the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s office on any business day before 3:45 p.m. You can even request a civil ceremony the same day that you request your marriage license. If you decide to have a civil ceremony at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office, you will need to provide your own witnesses. You can invite up to 29 guests if you would like.
When will I be able to pick up the marriage certificate?
Before you receive your marriage certificate, you will need to return the signed marriage license to the County Clerk-Recorder’s office. Once the marriage license has been recorded, the office will order the marriage certificate, which should be ready in about two weeks.
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