An application for a certified copy of a marriage certificate is available online for a fee of $17. Mail your application and fees to:

Calaveras County Recorder
891 Mountain Ranch Road
San Andreas, CA 95249

State law requires this office to issue two types of certified copies to requesters: authorized and informational. Both types are certified copies of the original document and are on file with our office.

Effective January 1, 2010, only specific individuals can receive an authorized certified copy of a birth, death, or marriage record. Those unable to meet the criteria for an authorized certified copy may receive an informational copy with the words “INFORMATIONAL. NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY” imprinted across the face of the copy.

An authorized copy establishes the registrant's identity (child named on the certificate). Persons requesting an authorized copy must sign a statement, under penalty of perjury, that they are an “authorized person” as defined by Section 103526(c) of the Health and Safety Code:

•  The registrant or a parent or legal guardian of the registrant.

•  A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order, or an attorney or a licensed adoption agency seeking the birth record to comply with the requirements of Section 3140 or 7603 of the Family Code.

•  A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business.

•  A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner of the registrant.

•  An attorney representing the registrant or the registrant’s estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the registrant or the registrant’s estate.

An informational copy is invalid for identity purposes. The certificate bears an inscription across the face of the document that states, “INFORMATIONAL. NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY.” Informational copies are available to all requesters.

In Person

1. Visit our office at 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249.
2. You will be asked to complete an application. To obtain authorized copies, you must present a valid government-issued photo ID. You may also complete the application online on our self-service portal before coming in.
3. Pay fees and allow 20 minutes from receipt of completed application and payment to receive your certificate(s).

By Mail

1. Complete and print the application form.
2. If you are ordering one or more authorized copies, complete page 2 of the application. Have your sworn statement notarized by a Notary Public.
3. Mail your application, including the notarized sworn statement (if applicable), and payment to the address at the bottom of the page.
4. Allow 5-7 business days from receipt of the application and payment to receive your certificate(s).

Online

1. Place your order here. An additional processing fee applies to all online orders. The following information is required to request certified copies online.

• Person’s full name listed on the marriage license
• Date of marriage
• Requestor’s full name, address, and phone number
• Requestor’s relationship to the certificate holder
• Number of copies requested

2. If you are ordering one or more authorized copies, complete page 2 of the application. Have your sworn statement notarized by a Notary Public. 

3. For “regular mail” orders, allow 5-7 business days from submitting the online order and paying for fulfillment.