Victorville Marriage License Access

Marriage licenses in Victorville come from the San Bernardino County Assessor Recorder County Clerk. Victorville sits in San Bernardino County with more than 140,000 people in the Victor Valley. All Victorville residents use San Bernardino County for marriage licenses. The county has two offices plus a mobile unit. The main office is in San Bernardino at 222 West Hospitality Lane. You can apply for a public marriage license or a confidential marriage license. Victorville does not have its own city office for marriage licenses, so everyone uses the San Bernardino County system for getting a license or searching for marriage records.

Where Victorville Residents Get Marriage Licenses

Victorville residents get marriage licenses from San Bernardino County. San Bernardino County operates the Assessor Recorder County Clerk office that issues all marriage licenses. The main office is at 222 West Hospitality Lane in San Bernardino. Victorville does not have its own city office for marriage licenses. All cities in San Bernardino County use the county system.

You can apply online at arcselfservice.sbcounty.gov to start your application. Both people must appear together at a county office to pick up the license. San Bernardino County has two offices and a mobile unit. Many Victorville residents use the main San Bernardino office or check if the mobile unit will be in their area.

Both people must bring valid photo ID. You do not need an appointment but you can check hours online. The county offers online services that make it easier for Victorville residents to start the application process from home.

The image shows the California Department of Public Health page at cdph.ca.gov where Victorville residents can learn about getting certified copies of older marriage records from the state archive.

Public and Confidential Marriage Licenses

Victorville residents choose between a public marriage license or a confidential marriage license. Each type has different rules. A public license costs $89 and becomes a public record. A confidential marriage license has a different fee structure and stays private.

Under California Family Code Sections 350-360, a public license requires at least one witness at the ceremony. The witness must be 18 or older. Once filed, anyone can request a copy. Most Victorville weddings use this type.

A confidential license follows California Family Code Sections 500-511. You must live together as a couple to get this type in Victorville. No witness is needed. The record stays sealed and only the two people on the license can get copies. Victorville couples who want privacy use this option.

Both types expire 90 days after issue. You must have your ceremony within that time. The officiant must return the signed license to San Bernardino County within 10 days after the wedding. That is when your Victorville marriage becomes official on file.

The image displays the California CDPH vital records page at cdph.ca.gov with details on how Victorville residents access certified marriage certificates from the state system.

How to Find Victorville Marriage Records

You can search for Victorville marriage records through San Bernardino County or the California Department of Public Health. Recent records are at the county level. Older records may be with the state.

For public marriage records in Victorville, contact San Bernardino County at (909) 387-8306. The county can search by name and date. You can request certified copies by mail, online, or in person. Fees apply. Visit arc.sbcounty.gov for current fees and forms for Victorville marriage records.

Confidential marriage records in Victorville are not open to the public. Under California Family Code Section 511, only the two people on the license can get copies. You must show valid photo ID. If you need your confidential marriage record from Victorville, contact San Bernardino County with proof of identity.

The California Department of Public Health keeps older Victorville marriage records. The state has records for years before 2000 and after 2007. For marriages from 2000 to 2007, contact San Bernardino County Recorder. The state charges $19 per certified copy. You can mail form VS 113A or order through VitalChek.

Note: Confidential marriage records in Victorville remain sealed and are not part of public databases.

Victorville Marriage License Requirements

California law sets the rules for marriage licenses. Victorville residents follow the same requirements as anyone else in the state. Both people must appear together when picking up the license. You cannot get a marriage license by mail or with only one person present in Victorville.

You must provide valid photo ID when you apply. A driver license, passport, or state ID works. Birth certificates help if you need to show your age. Both people must be at least 18 years old. Minors under 18 need a court order to marry in Victorville.

No blood test is required in California. The state ended that rule in 1995. You do not need to be a California resident to get a marriage license in Victorville. People from other states or countries can marry here. There is no waiting period. You get the license the same day when you apply in person at San Bernardino County.

Under California Health and Safety Code Section 102100, the license expires 90 days after issue. You must have your ceremony within those 90 days or the license is no longer valid. Any person authorized to perform marriages in California can officiate. The officiant must return the completed license to San Bernardino County within 10 days after the ceremony.

Marriage License Fees in Victorville

San Bernardino County sets the fees for marriage licenses in Victorville. The cost depends on the type of license. Additional services cost extra. All fees are due when you apply or schedule the service.

• Public marriage license: $89
• Civil ceremony: $65
• Certified copy: Varies by request type

You can pay by cash, check, money order, or credit card at San Bernardino County offices. Online applications accept credit cards. The fee is non-refundable once you get the license. If your license expires, you must pay the full fee again for a new license in Victorville.

Under California Health and Safety Code Section 103625, counties can charge for vital records services. San Bernardino County posts its fee schedule online. Check for the most recent rates before you apply in Victorville.

The image shows the California CDPH online ordering page at cdph.ca.gov where Victorville residents can order certified copies of marriage records through authorized vendors.

Resources for Victorville Residents

Victorville residents can use several resources when planning a marriage or searching for marriage records. Local and state agencies provide information and services.

Inland Counties Legal Services serves low-income residents with free legal help. They can answer questions about marriage, name changes, and family law. Visit icls-law.org or call (888) 245-4257 to see if you qualify. The organization serves Victorville and can help with marriage-related legal issues.

The California Courts self-help center has forms and guides for marriage and family law topics. Go to courts.ca.gov/selfhelp to find information about changing your name after marriage, updating records, and other common questions. Victorville residents can download forms or order printed copies.

The image shows the California CDPH forms page at cdph.ca.gov where Victorville residents can find applications for certified copies and amendment forms for marriage records.

Nearby California Cities

Several large California cities are near Victorville. Each has a population over 100,000 and uses its county system for marriage licenses.

• Hesperia (San Bernardino County)
• San Bernardino (San Bernardino County)
• Fontana (San Bernardino County)
• Rancho Cucamonga (San Bernardino County)