The San Bernardino County Clerk’s office is preparing for one of the busiest days of the year for marriages.
“Valentine’s Day is very popular for marriage ceremonies. The San Bernardino County Clerk’s office stands ready to help deliver great customer service,” said San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk Bob Dutton. “Marriage ceremonies will be conducted all day and I strongly encourage couples to call ahead of time to schedule an appointment.”
The fee for the Public Marriage License is $89 and a Confidential Marriage License is $90. The fee for a Marriage Ceremony is $65. To be better prepared for the big day, couples are advised to visit the Assessor-Recorder-Clerk’s website for marriage license requirements: http://bit.ly/sbcountymarriage
According the National Center for Health Statistics, in 2014, 2.1 million marriages took place in the United States on Valentine’s Day. Last year in San Bernardino County, 86 couples were married by the County Clerk on this special day, and numbers are expected to be as high this year.
Ceremonies will be conducted throughout the day on Wednesday, February 14th during regular business hours. Walk-ins are welcome at the San Bernardino and Hesperia locations, however appointments are encouraged. Appointments are required for Joshua Tree.
Branch locations are at:
— San Bernardino, 222 W. Hospitality Lane, 1st Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415
— Hesperia, 15900 Smoke Tree Street, 1st Floor Hesperia, CA 92345
— Joshua Tree (Appointments Only), 63665 29 Palms Highway-1st Floor, Joshua Tree, CA 92252