Vallejo Marriage Records

Vallejo 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 Vallejo 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. Vallejo residents use this county office along with other residents throughout Solano County for all marriage-related services and document requests. As the most populous city in Solano County, Vallejo shares the same county facilities with residents from Vacaville, Fairfield, and other cities in the county.

Solano County Clerk-Recorder Office

The Solano County Clerk-Recorder handles all marriage services for Vallejo 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. The Fairfield office is approximately 20 miles northeast of Vallejo.

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. You need 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 counties 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 blood test is required in California. This requirement was eliminated many years ago. No waiting period applies under California law. You can marry the same day you receive your license.

Marriage License Types

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 after your marriage is registered. 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 but not required by law.

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 at all. Employers, family members, ex-spouses, and the general public cannot request copies of confidential marriage records.

The choice between public and confidential affects who can access your record later. Public records are searchable by anyone with an interest in your marriage. Confidential records stay private forever under California law. This privacy protection is permanent and cannot be changed later. Both license types have the same legal effect on your marriage. The only difference is privacy and public accessibility. Many couples choose confidential licenses for this privacy reason.

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 officiant fills in ceremony details and obtains required signatures. For public marriages, at least one witness must sign. 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. Mail orders typically take one to two weeks. In-person requests often result in same-day or next-day service. For public marriage records, anyone can request copies. For confidential marriage records, only the married parties can request copies. Bring photo identification that matches the name on the marriage record when requesting copies in person.

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 under state policy. State processing takes 5 to 7 weeks on average according to CDPH. Solano County provides much faster service.

Vallejo 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 specific years when county records are not easily accessible. The state recommends requesting records from counties when possible for faster turnaround.

Nearby Cities

Vallejo is in southern Solano County along the bay. Fairfield sits to the northeast. Vacaville is farther northeast. All cities in Solano County use the same County Clerk-Recorder office in Fairfield for marriage services. Vallejo is the most populous city in the county.