Please complete the below application and submit in-person to purchase your marriage license. Please note that both parties to the marriage must be present to purchase a marriage license. Please have all required information available and complete to ensure that we are able to issue your license.
Marriage License Application Matrimonio Licencia Solicitud
If your fiancée is incarcerated in Madera County, you must use the application provided below.
Inmate Marriage License Application: Complete the application and bring to the County Clerk's office at your scheduled appointment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Name Equality Act of 2007 (AB 102 Ch 567, Statues of 2007): All issued marriage licenses include the new middle and last names to be taken by either party after the marriage has occurred. It is the responsibility of the parties to be married to understand what changes may be made when applying for the marriage license. Please note that the new name fields may not be amended unless a clerical error has occurred; other corrections/amendments may require a court order.
The Name Equality Act