California County Clerk-Recorder Offices

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💍 California marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk (part of the combined County Clerk-Recorder in most counties). Fees are set by county ordinance (Gov. Code § 26840) and vary across all 58 counties — typically $35–$115 — with no waiting period, no blood test, and no residency requirement. California offers both a standard public license and a unique confidential license. DBAs are Fictitious Business Name (FBN) statements filed with the County Clerk — and require newspaper publication after filing.