Nevada County Marriage License Information

Nevada County Recorder’s Office
530-265-1221
950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City, CA 95959
Open 9 am to 4 pm
Monday through Friday

  • Regular license fee - $72
  • Ceremony in Recorder’s Office, during regular business hours - $40
  • Ceremony at other locations,
    after hours or week-ends - $90
  • Both parties must be at least 18 years old
  • Both bride and groom must appear in person with current photo I.D. (driver’s license, passport, military I.D.)
  • No blood test required
  • No divorce papers necessary, if divorce has been final for over 90 days
  • Certified copy “over-the-counter”  - $13
Information needed for certificate: bride’s maiden name, groom’s name and date of ceremony. Add $3. for shipping and handling if you want the certificate mailed to you.