Marriage Licenses - Butte County Clerk's Office

A Marriage License must be purchased prior to your ceremony.

Marriage licenses can be obtained at the County Clerk-Recorder's Office located at the County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Suite 105, Oroville, CA 95965-3375. Licenses are issued between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (legal holidays excluded).

Applicants 18 Years and Over
Both applicants must be present
Valid identification (i.e., driver's license, passport, Military identification etc.) must be presented to verify age and identity
Both applicants will need to know their parents' full names, including mothers' maiden names
Applicants will need the state or country where their parents were born.
If either applicant has been previously married, they will need the date the marriage ended
Fee is $83.00
No blood tests are required
No waiting period - The license may be used upon issuance
License is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance
Marriage ceremonies may be performed anywhere in the State of California