Which office handles Marriage Licenses?

• A. IRS
• B. County Clerk's/Recorder's Office
• C. Health Department
• D. Sheriff's Office

Answer: (B)

The key idea is which local office is responsible for issuing and recording marriage licenses. In most counties, that duty belongs to the County Clerk’s/Recorder’s Office. This office handles official records—like licenses, deeds, and marriage records—and processes the license application, checks eligibility, collects the fee, and issues the license. After the ceremony, the license is recorded with this office, preserving the legal record of the marriage.

The other offices don’t handle this function: the IRS deals with taxes; the Health Department focuses on public health and related certifications rather than licensing marriages; and the Sheriff’s Office is responsible for law enforcement and court/security duties, not issuing or recording marriage licenses.