Marriage licenses can be obtained from the County Clerk at the County Government Administration Building in Salinas, on the first floor of 168 West Alisal Street. The bride and groom must appear together with appropriate identification. The cost is $85 (out-of-state checks and credit cards not accepted).
The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 am-4:30 pm, closed Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The license is valid in any California county for 90 days. If you are already a California resident, you can obtain the license in your home county in advance - just don't forget it!
Monterey County Clerk
Monterey County Courthouse
240 Church St, Rm 203
Salinas, CA
831-647-7906