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Alameda County (Oakland) issues marriage licenses without an appointment at two office locations, though you must return within 30 days of starting an online application to finalize it.
| License fee | Public marriage license: $81. Confidential marriage license: $90. Marriage certificate copies: $21 each. |
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| Waiting period | None — California has no statewide waiting period. |
| Documents / ID required | Valid government-issued photo ID for both applicants. |
| License validity | 90 days from the date of issuance (California statewide rule). |
| Where & how to apply | Apply online, then both applicants must appear together in person within 30 days at either the Oakland (1106 Madison Street) or Dublin (7600 Dublin Boulevard) office to complete payment and receive the license. No appointment required, but issuance cuts off at 4:00 p.m. |
| Office hours | Standard business hours; arrive before the 4:00 p.m. issuance cutoff. |
Special notes
Marriage ceremonies performed by the Clerk-Recorder in the Oakland wedding room are by appointment only, separate from the license application itself.
Official source: Alameda County Clerk-Recorder — https://auditor.alamedacountyca.gov/clerk-recorder-marriage-services/
Last verified: August 2026
Last verified: August 2026