Sacramento County, CA courthouse wedding cost

License, ceremony and 1 copy: $165 to $166. A marriage license costs $97 for a public license or $98 for a confidential license. A courthouse ceremony costs $49. A certified copy of the marriage certificate costs $19.

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Government fees

Where you'll get the license

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License

One witness is required. The fee is higher for Thursday evening appointments.

Ceremony

Weekdays at every clerk office, by appointment online or by phone. Guest limits: 25 at the main office (large room), 10 at the main office (small room), 20 at the South office, counting children.

The clerk provides our witness (+$27)

Certified copies

$19 each. Confidential marriage records can only go to one of the two spouses or by court order. You'll need one for each name change.

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Courthouse wedding cost

$165Sacramento County, CA

Courthouse wedding cost by line
Cost	Amount
Marriage licensePublic marriage license	$97
Courthouse ceremonyCivil ceremony at the clerk's office	$49
Certified copies1 × $19	$19

Witnesses: A public license needs one witness. A confidential license needs none.

How long the license lasts: 90 days from the date it's issued.

Fees from the Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder, checked November 4, 2026. Fees change, so confirm before you go.

Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder

Sacramento County, CA courthouse wedding fees

From the clerk's own pages · checked November 4, 2026
Fee	Price	What the clerk says
Marriage licensePublic marriage license	$97	“Public Marriage License: $97” SourceOne witness is required. The fee is higher for Thursday evening appointments.
Marriage licenseConfidential marriage license	$98	“Issued during regular hours - $98.00” SourceYou must be living together as spouses and both be at least 18. No witness is required.
Courthouse ceremonyCivil ceremony at the clerk's office	$49	“Our office conducts civil marriage ceremonies for a fee of $49.” SourceWeekdays at every clerk office, by appointment online or by phone. Guest limits: 25 at the main office (large room), 10 at the main office (small room), 20 at the South office, counting children.
Witness from the clerkWitness from the clerk's office	$27	“If you do not have a witness, our office can provide one for $27.” SourceOnly needed with a public license. A confidential license needs no witness.
Certified copy	$19 each	“The fee is $19.00 per copy.” SourceConfidential marriage records can only go to one of the two spouses or by court order.

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 Commissioner of Civil Marriages on the clerk's staff performs the ceremony. You need your marriage license first.
Witnesses: A public license needs one witness. A confidential license needs none.
How long the license lasts: 90 days from the date it's issued.

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"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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Sacramento County courthouse wedding questions

How much is a courthouse wedding in Sacramento County?

License, ceremony and 1 copy: $165 to $166. A marriage license costs $97 for a public license or $98 for a confidential license. A courthouse ceremony costs $49. A certified copy of the marriage certificate costs $19. These are the official prices of the Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder, checked November 4, 2026. Photos, outfits, rings or a meal afterwards are extra.

How much is a marriage license in Sacramento County?

A marriage license costs $97 for a public license or $98 for a confidential license. Public marriage license: One witness is required. The fee is higher for Thursday evening appointments. Confidential marriage license: You must be living together as spouses and both be at least 18. No witness is required.

Who performs courthouse weddings in Sacramento County?

A Deputy Commissioner of Civil Marriages on the clerk's staff performs the ceremony. You need your marriage license first.

How long does the marriage license last?

How long it lasts: 90 days from the date it's issued.

Do we need a witness?

A public license needs one witness. A confidential license needs none.

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