The El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk issues marriage licenses. Marriage Licenses - A Marriage License issued in El Dorado County must be registered in El Dorado County. However, the ceremony for a public marriage license may be performed anywhere in the State of California. Confidential Marriages MUST be performed in the County of issuance.
Registration is the responsibility of the person who officiates the marriage.
Certified Copies of Confidential Marriage Licenses require either the original tear off request issued with the license or a notarized certificate of identity along with a fee and request information. These copies may take three to four weeks to obtain. Copies of Confidential Marriage Licenses cannot be ordered by a FAX request. Include a note telling us the bride's maiden name, the groom's name and the date of the marriage. If you send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your request, we will mail the license within two to three days.