Marriage Ceremonies

In California, persons authorized to perform marriages include:

Priest
Minister
Rabbi
Commissioners of Civil Marriages
Judges or retired judges (see California Family Code 400 for specifics [1])
A person that holds or formerly held an elected office of a city or county
A member of Legislature or constitutional officer of this state or Member of Congress of the United States who represents a district within this state, or a former Member of Legislature or constitutional officer of this state or a former Member of Congress of the United States who represented a district within this state.
Out-of-state or Out-of-county priests, ministers, or clergy persons may perform marriages in California.
Ships' captains do not have authority to solemnize California marriages unless they fall into one of the categories above.

Ceremonies are by appointment only
Fee: $158.00
English and Spanish civil ceremonies are offered
Ceremonies are performed by Deputy Marriage Commissioners who are also employees of the County Clerk-Recorder Office
Ceremonies are performed in our lobby
Witnesses
Guest limit is 6 people including children and photographers (8 people total including the couple)
- Couples getting married with a standard/public license must bring at least one witness. If you are unable to bring a witness, inform us at the time of scheduling your appointment and we will arrange to provide a witness.
- Couples with a confidential license do not need to bring a witness
Other locations available weather and staff availability permitting

Call us at (760)932-5530 or email us at clerkrecorder@mono.ca.gov [2] to schedule an appointment.