Instant certificate. Valid for life. Legally recognized in California.
Get Ordained NowBest months for an outdoor ceremony here: June, August & September (avg 70°F) · golden hour in August: ~6:53 PM–7:53 PM
Scenic settings for a ceremony: Baywood Park Beach, Islay Falls & Beck Lake
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2023 Population Estimates, ACS 5-year estimates & 2020 Census. Wedding estimate: population × California's 2023 CDC marriage rate. Ceremony months: NOAA county climate normals, 1995–2024. Places: USGS Geographic Names Information System. Golden hour: computed for the county seat, mid-month.
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Online ordination accepted
No registration required
Documents typically requested:
California generally accepts online ordinations. The county clerk may ask to see your ordination certificate. Verify with the local county clerk.
California authorizes 'priests, ministers, rabbis, or authorized persons of any religious denomination' to solemnize marriages. Courts have consistently upheld online ordinations under this statute.
California Family Code § 400–402San Luis Obispo County Clerk's Office
1055 Monterey Street, Suite D120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
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Get ordained online through the Church of Pride for $20. Your ordination is instant, valid for life, and recognized under First Amendment protections. Confirm local requirements with the San Luis Obispo County County clerk before officiating.
Confirm Requirements
Call (805) 781-5080 and confirm that San Luis Obispo County accepts your online ordination. Ask about any documents you’ll need to present.
Prepare Your Documents
Have your ordination certificate, photo id ready for the ceremony and to present to the clerk if asked.
Perform the Ceremony
Officiate the wedding ceremony. Make sure both parties and any required witnesses sign the marriage license. Keep the tone personal and celebratory — this is their day.
Return the License
Return the signed marriage license to the San Luis Obispo County clerk within 10 days. This is a critical step — the marriage isn’t official until the license is filed.
Yes — San Luis Obispo County accepts online ordination for wedding officiants. California generally accepts online ordinations. The county clerk may ask to see your ordination certificate. Verify with the local county clerk.
No — San Luis Obispo County does not require officiants to register before performing a wedding.
None — no witnesses are required to sign the marriage license in San Luis Obispo County, California.
The completed marriage license must be returned within 10 days. As the officiant, returning it is usually your job — don't leave it in a glovebox.
San Luis Obispo County Clerk's Office — 1055 Monterey Street, Suite D120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 — phone (805) 781-5080.
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Get Ordained — $20Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Marriage laws change frequently and can vary by county. Always verify current requirements with the local county clerk's office before officiating any ceremony. Information was last reviewed 2026-02-20.