Have a civil marriage or domestic partnership ceremony at City Hall

You are allowed up to 6 guests total. The guest count includes any photographers, videographers, children, witnesses, etc.

For a Public Marriage Ceremony, you must have 1 witness present during your ceremony. 

For a Confidential Marriage Ceremony, no witnesses are required. 

*County Clerk staff cannot serve as a witness for marriage ceremonies. You are responsible for providing your own witness.

Bring your original government-issued marriage license on the day of your ceremony. They will not be available for purchase on the same day as your ceremony.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.

Be prepared for your civil ceremony appointment with the following:

• Valid, authentic, legal government-issued photo identification for each person
• A valid, unexpired, marriage license issued by a California County. Photocopies are not acceptable.
• 1 witness if you are presenting a public marriage license.
• No witness is required if presenting a confidential marriage license.