Victorville Marriage Records

Victorville marriage records are maintained by San Bernardino County offices. Cities in California do not issue marriage licenses independently. All marriage licensing and vital records services for Victorville residents are handled at the county level. San Bernardino County operates clerk-recorder offices where couples apply for marriage licenses and obtain certified copies of marriage certificates. Victorville residents use these county facilities along with other residents throughout San Bernardino County for all marriage-related services and document requests. The main office is located at 222 West Hospitality Lane in San Bernardino. This office serves all cities within the county including Victorville and provides full marriage services.

San Bernardino County Recorder-County Clerk

The San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk handles all marriage services for Victorville residents. The office is at 222 West Hospitality Lane, 1st Floor, San Bernardino. Phone is (909) 387-8306. Visit the county website for current hours and services. Appointments are strongly encouraged and prioritized. The county offers online applications that provide an order number for booking appointments.

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.

San Bernardino County charges approximately $92 for a marriage license. Your 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 San Bernardino County or California to get married here. No waiting period applies under California law. You can marry the same day you obtain your license.

Public and Confidential Marriage Licenses

California offers two types of marriage licenses. Public marriage licenses become part of the public record once registered with San Bernardino 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.

Confidential marriage licenses stay private under California Family Code sections 500 through 511. Only the parties to the marriage may be provided a certified copy of a confidential marriage record. No witnesses are required at the ceremony for confidential marriages. These records are not open to public inspection. Employers, family members, and the general public cannot request copies.

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

Obtaining Marriage Certificates

After your wedding, the officiant returns the completed license to San Bernardino County within 10 days. This is required under California law. The county registers your marriage and creates the certificate. San Bernardino County only has records of marriage licenses that were purchased in San Bernardino County. You must request certified copies separately.

Copies of marriage certificates may be purchased approximately two weeks after the original marriage license is received and recorded in the Recorder-County Clerk's office. Certified copies cost $19 each as of 2026. This fee increased by $2 under Assembly Bill 64 effective January 2026. If requesting a certified copy, you must appear before a notary public and get your application notarized. Informational copies do not require a notary acknowledgment.

Contact San Bernardino County to order copies by mail or in person. VitalChek is available for online ordering though additional service fees apply and processing takes 3 to 4 weeks. In-person orders at the county office are typically faster. 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. San Bernardino County provides faster service.

Victorville 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

Victorville is in the Victor Valley region of San Bernardino County. Hesperia sits to the west. Fontana is south. Rancho Cucamonga and San Bernardino are further south. All use the same San Bernardino County office for marriage services.