Vacaville Marriage Records

Vacaville marriage records are maintained by Solano County offices. Cities in California do not issue marriage licenses independently. All marriage licensing and vital records services for Vacaville residents are handled at the county level. Solano County operates the County Clerk-Recorder office at 675 Texas Street, Suite 2700 in Fairfield where couples apply for marriage licenses and obtain certified copies of marriage certificates. Vacaville residents use this county office along with other residents throughout Solano County for all marriage-related services and document requests. The Fairfield office serves all cities within Solano County including Vacaville and Vallejo.

Solano County Clerk-Recorder

The Solano County Clerk-Recorder handles all marriage services for Vacaville residents. The office is at 675 Texas Street, Suite 2700, Fairfield. Phone is (707) 784-6294. Visit solanocounty.com/depts/clerk/ for current hours and services.

Both parties must appear together in person to apply for a marriage license under California Family Code section 359. Bring valid photo identification when you visit. Acceptable forms of ID include a California driver license, state ID card, passport, or military ID. Your ID must show your photo, date of birth, and issue and expiration dates. Some offices may also request your birth certificate though this is not required statewide.

Your marriage license is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. You can use it anywhere in California. No residency requirement exists. You do not need to live in Solano County or California to get married here. No waiting period applies under California law. You can marry the same day you receive your license.

Public and Confidential Licenses

California offers two types of marriage licenses. Public marriage licenses become part of the public record once registered with the county. Anyone can request certified copies of public marriage certificates. These records are searchable by the general public. Public licenses require at least one witness to sign at the wedding ceremony. A second witness signature is optional.

Confidential marriage licenses stay private under California Family Code sections 500 through 511. Only the married parties can obtain copies of confidential marriage certificates unless a court orders otherwise. No witnesses are required at the ceremony for confidential marriages. These records are not open to public inspection. Employers, family members, and anyone else cannot request copies.

The choice between public and confidential affects who can access your record later. Public records are searchable by anyone with an interest. Confidential records stay private forever under California law. This privacy protection is permanent. Both license types have the same legal effect on your marriage. The only difference is privacy and public accessibility.

Obtaining Marriage Certificates

After your wedding, the person who performed your marriage ceremony must return the completed license to Solano County within 10 days. This is required under California Family Code section 359. The county registers your marriage and creates the official certificate. You must request certified copies separately. They are not provided automatically after the ceremony.

Certified copies cost approximately $19 each as of January 2026. This fee increased by $2 under Assembly Bill 64 which took effect at the start of 2026. Contact Solano County to order copies by mail or in person. For public marriage records, anyone can request copies. For confidential marriage records, only the married parties can request copies.

State Records Access

The California Department of Public Health keeps marriage records for select years. The state has public marriage records from 1905 to 2001 and from 2010 to the present. CDPH does not maintain confidential marriage records at all. State processing takes 5 to 7 weeks. Solano County provides much faster service.

Vacaville residents typically use the county office for quicker results. The county processes requests within days or weeks instead of months. Use the state office only if you cannot visit the county or need records from years when county records are not easily accessible.

Nearby Cities

Vacaville is in eastern Solano County. Fairfield sits to the south. Vallejo is southwest. All cities in Solano County use the same County Clerk-Recorder office in Fairfield for marriage services.