I receive a number of inquiries from High Desert couples
about where to go to apply for a Marriage License.
High Desert residents may apply for their Marriage License
at the High Desert Government Center.
Their address is:
High Desert Government Center
15900 Smoketree Lane
Hesperia, CA 92345
Phone: 760-995-8065 or
Save yourself some aggravation and
call for an appointment.
Sometimes there is a long wait or they
will just tell you to make an
an appointment.
Monday through Friday
8 am to 3:30 pm
(by appointment only)
Tues, Wednesday & Thursday
8 am-11am / 2pm-3:30 pm (walk-ins)
Closed Holidays
Or you can go to the
San Bernardino's office.
Recorder's Office
222West Hospitality Lane
San Bernardino, CA 92415
909-387-830
Monday through Friday
8 am to 3:30 pm
(by appointment only)
Tues, Wednesday & Thursday
8 am-11am / 2pm-3:30 pm (walk-ins)
Closed Holidays
When you go:
Take Valid I.D. (not expired) Driver's License, Passport, or Military I.D.
Bride and Groom must apply together
License is good for 90 days
BLOOD TESTS ARE NOT REQUIRED
You can download the form at the link below.
http://www.sbcounty.gov/arc/marriage_license.htm
The Questions on the form include:
Bride and Groom's Full Name
Date of Birth
Location of Birth (State or Country)
Date of Divorce if previously married
Bride and Groom Address
Name of Parents (must know mother's maiden name)
Parents Location of Birth (State or Country)
New Last Name (usually the Bride changes her last name)
There are 2 types of Marriage Licenses
1. Regular Public License --$89
* Open to the public
* May be uses anywhere in State of California
* One witness required
2. Confidential License--$90
* Not open to the Public
* Copies issued to the couple only
* Ceremony must take place in San Bernardino County
* No witnesses required
* Couple must be living together as Husband and Wife
3-4 weeks after the Wedding Ceremony, you can obtain a copy
of your
High Desert Government Center
15900 Smoketree Lane
Hesperia, CA 92345
760-995-8065
Monday through Friday
8 am --4 pm
Closed Holidays
There is a fee of $14 to obtain a copy plus a $4 processing fee.
You will need a copy to take to the DMV to change your Driver's license and to update your Social Security Information.
Hope this helps! If not, give me a call or send me an e-mail.
Good luck!
Pastor Gina Wind
760-515-6075
760-900-5425
pastorginawind.com
facebook.com/pastorginawind
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