Los Angeles County Marriage Licenses and Civil Ceremonies

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk issues marriage licenses and performs civil ceremonies by appointment at RR/CC offices. Couples apply online, appear together with ID to purchase the license, then schedule a prepaid civil or express ceremony.

Published fees include a public license at $91, a confidential license at $85, a civil ceremony at $35, and an RR/CC-provided witness at $20. Express Marriage License and Express Ceremony appointments are available at all seven branch locations, which helps if Norwalk is not the easiest drive.

Treat the license purchase and the ceremony booking as two steps. Confirm appointment openings and ID rules on the RR/CC marriage site before you invite guests to a civil morning.