Who can request a certified marriage certificate copy?

The form lists eligible people for public and confidential records. Applicants who are not eligible for a public certified copy may receive an informational copy; confidential records have separate restrictions.

How do I submit the marriage certificate application?

Mail the application, payment, and a self-addressed stamped return envelope to the Merced County Clerk-Recorder at 2222 M Street, Merced, CA 95430. The form also describes in-person and VitalChek requests.

Do I need a notary for this application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant contact details, the spouses’ names, marriage date and location, the requested copy type and number, and the applicant’s relationship or eligibility.

Merced County, CA · Merced County

No notary required

Certified Marriage Certificate Copy Application

This application lets eligible people request a certified marriage certificate copy from the Merced County Clerk-Recorder.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Merced County · Merced County, Merced County, California
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: countyofmerced.com
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this application to request a certified copy of a marriage record. The form asks for applicant and couple information, marriage details, eligibility, the number of copies, and the reason for the request. A separate application is required for each record. The instructions distinguish public and confidential records and explain that eligibility determines the type of copy available.

Who needs it

People requesting a certified marriage certificate copy from Merced County should complete this application and meet the eligibility requirements for the record.

How to submit it

Mail the application, payment, and a self-addressed stamped return envelope to Merced County Clerk-Recorder, 2222 M Street, Merced, CA 95430. The instructions also allow in-person requests and credit-card orders through VitalChek.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the marriage certificate copy application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant and marriage details, select the requested copy type, and sign and date the form.
3
Gather Required Items
Include the required payment and a self-addressed stamped return envelope; include a certified court order or power of attorney copy if applicable.
4
Submit to the County
Mail the application to the Merced County Clerk-Recorder, submit it in person, or follow the form’s VitalChek instructions for credit-card orders.

Frequently asked questions

Who can request a certified marriage certificate copy?: The form lists eligible people for public and confidential records. Applicants who are not eligible for a public certified copy may receive an informational copy; confidential records have separate restrictions.
How do I submit the marriage certificate application?: Mail the application, payment, and a self-addressed stamped return envelope to the Merced County Clerk-Recorder at 2222 M Street, Merced, CA 95430. The form also describes in-person and VitalChek requests.
Do I need a notary for this application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant contact details, the spouses’ names, marriage date and location, the requested copy type and number, and the applicant’s relationship or eligibility.

Need something notarized?

This Certified Marriage Certificate Copy Application doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Merced County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.