Orange County, CA courthouse wedding cost
License, ceremony and 1 copy: $108 to $113. A marriage license costs $61 for a public license or $66 for a confidential license. A courthouse ceremony costs $28. A certified copy of the marriage certificate costs $19.
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$108Orange County, CA
| Cost | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marriage licensePublic marriage license | $61 |
| Courthouse ceremonyCivil ceremony | $28 |
| Certified copies1 × $19 | $19 |
Witnesses: 1 for a ceremony with a public license. Bring your own: the clerk doesn't provide witnesses.
How long the license lasts: 90 days.
Fees from the Orange County Clerk-Recorder, checked October 24, 2026. Fees change, so confirm before you go.
Orange County Clerk-Recorder
Orange County, CA courthouse wedding fees
| Fee | Price | What the clerk says |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage licensePublic marriage license | $61 | “The cost for a public marriage license is $61.” Source |
| Marriage licenseConfidential marriage license | $66 | “The cost for a confidential marriage license is $66.” SourceNot a public record. |
| Courthouse ceremonyCivil ceremony | $28 | “Civil non-sectarian wedding ceremonies are $28.” SourceIn Anaheim, Laguna Hills or the Old County Courthouse in Santa Ana. Book online; up to 20 guests. Only for licenses from the Orange County Clerk-Recorder. |
| Certified copy | $19 each | “Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate $ 19.00” Source |
You'll need a certified copy for each name change (Social Security, the DMV, a passport, the bank). With 3 copies instead of 1, add $38.
Before you go
What the clerk asks of you
- Ceremony: A deputy clerk performs the ceremony.
- Witnesses: 1 for a ceremony with a public license. Bring your own: the clerk doesn't provide witnesses.
- How long the license lasts: 90 days.
Ask the clerk
- "Do we need an appointment for the license or the ceremony?"
- "How many guests can come in?"
- "Which payment methods do you take, and is there a card fee?"
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Orange County courthouse wedding questions
How much is a courthouse wedding in Orange County?
License, ceremony and 1 copy: $108 to $113. A marriage license costs $61 for a public license or $66 for a confidential license. A courthouse ceremony costs $28. A certified copy of the marriage certificate costs $19. These are the official prices of the Orange County Clerk-Recorder, checked October 24, 2026. Photos, outfits, rings or a meal afterwards are extra.
How much is a marriage license in Orange County?
A marriage license costs $61 for a public license or $66 for a confidential license. Confidential marriage license: Not a public record.
Who performs courthouse weddings in Orange County?
A deputy clerk performs the ceremony.
How long does the marriage license last?
How long it lasts: 90 days.
Do we need a witness?
1 for a ceremony with a public license. Bring your own: the clerk doesn't provide witnesses.
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Fees checked October 24, 2026. Report a fee that changed.