To order a marriage certificate you will need: The first and last names of both parties to the marriage; Date of marriage. Both parties must appear in person and bring valid picture identification to the County Clerk's Office to apply for a marriage license in California.Marriage Services of Alameda County. Civil Marriage Ceremonies. The Historic Alameda City Hall offers civil ceremonies Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. Change Your Name on Your Marriage License. After the ceremony is over, don't forget to complete the final task: filling out the marriage license. After the ceremony is over, don't forget to complete the final task: filling out the marriage license. Marriage licenses are issued at: Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office, 1106 Madison Street, Oakland Ca 94607 or 7600 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin, CA 94568. If you plan to get married in Alameda County, CA, or elsewhere within California, you must complete a marriage license application.