Marriage Certificates
Once your marriage license is returned to our office for registration, you may then obtain a certified copy of your marriage certificate which is sufficient for proof of marriage.
Pursuant to Health & Safety Code 103526(c) only authorized individuals may receive a certified copy of a public marriage record. Those who do not qualify as authorized individuals may receive an Informational certified copy. Informational certified copies include the words "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" imprint across the face. Please note that Informational certified copies do not exist for a Confidential Marriage; only the bride or groom are authorized to order a certified copy.
Confidential Marriage Certificates can only be issued to the couple, identification required.
HOW TO OBTAIN A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE (AUTHORIZED CERTIFIED COPY OR INFORMATIONAL ONLY COPY):
IN-PERSON
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BY MAIL
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BY FAX
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FEES:
Item | Fee |
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Copy of Regular/Confidential Marriage Certificate | $17.00 |
Copy Marriage for a Government Agency | $12.00 |
Wildfire Vital Records Relief | No Fee |
In lieu of Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) | $1.00 |
Express Mail (Optional) | $28.75 |
Priority Mail (Optional) | $9.65 |
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MARRIAGE RECORDS:
Only marriage records that have been registered in Yolo County are available. Please contact the county where the marriage license is registered to obtain the record.
Marriage records held by the Yolo County Clerk/Recorder's Office begin in the year 1850.
The Yolo County Clerk/Recorder's office does not handle nor hold dissolution (divorce) papers. These documents are processed and held by the Civil Division of the Superior Courts.