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Licenses are issued Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the County Clerk's Office located in the Kern County Administrative building. To purchase a marriage license, both the bride and groom must appear together. You only need to make an appointment if you plan to have the wedding performed in our office. To make an appointment, call the County Clerk's Office at the phone number listed below. Kern County Administrative Building ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Top Is a Blood test required to obtain a Marriage License? No. A blood test is no longer required. What do I need to get a marriage license? If you are 17 years of age or younger, you must call the Kern County Probation Department at (661) 868-4313 before you can purchase a marriage license. If you are 18 years of age or older and would like to purchase a PUBLIC license, you will need a driver's license or some form of government issued ID . Both the bride and groom must be present when obtaining a public marriage license. If you are 18 years of age or older and are obtaining a CONFIDENTIAL marriage license, you will need a driver's license or some form of government issued ID. Both the bride and groom must be present when obtaining a confidential marriage license. For further information, please call the County Clerk's Office at If your divorce was finalized within the last 90 days, you must provide proof of court order when applying for a license. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Top Public License » Public record
Confidential License » Not available for public inspection » License good for 90 days » License can be used throughout the state of California » Current fee is $80.00 » Couple must be living together as husband and wife and both must be at least 18 years of age. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Top Application for a Marriage License General Instructions - If you have already made an appointment with the Kern County Clerk's Office simply print the form, complete and bring with you to your appointment. All data must be completed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Top When does a marriage license expire? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Top What happens to the license after the ceremony? Public Marriage Licenses When the ceremony is performed at our office, we will send it to the Kern County Recorder's Office. Certified copies should be available within 5 to 7 business days at the Kern County Recorder's Office.
When the ceremony is performed outside of the County Clerk's Office, the license should be completed by the person performing the ceremony and returned to the Kern County Recorder's Office within 10 days from the ceremony. The license is recorded and a certified copy will be made available to you within approximately 5-7 business days after it is received. The fee for a certified copy of your Public Marriage License is $13.00. If you need a certified copy of your Public Marriage License, please stop by the address below or call: The Kern County Recorder's Office 1655 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 868-6400
Confidential Marriage Licenses If the ceremony is performed at the County Clerk's Office, a certified copy of the marriage license may be obtained that day.
When the marriage is performed outside of the County Clerk's Office, the license should be completed by the person performing the ceremony and returned to the Kern County Recorder's Office within 10 days from the ceremony. Certified copies will be available within 5-7 business days after it is received. The fee for a certified copy of your Confidential Marriage License is $13.00. Kern County Clerk 1115 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 868-3743 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Top Can the marriage ceremony be performed by the County Clerk's office? The Kern County Clerk's office performs civil wedding ceremonies by appointment. The ceremony room is decorated and provides seating for 15 guests. Cameras are allowed. Rings may be exchanged during the ceremony and those attending may dress casually or formally. The fee to perform the ceremony is $30.00 in addition to the cost of the marriage license. Please call (661) 868-3743 to schedule a ceremony. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Top
Please feel free to contact the Kern County Clerk's Office with any further questions you may have regarding your marriage license. Address: Kern County Clerk's Office 1115 Truxtun Ave, 1st Floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 Phone Number: (661) 868-3743
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