Marriage and partnerships

Overview of what you need to do to get married, record your marriage, and get your marriage certificate.

Before you get married in California, you must have a marriage license issued in the past 90 days.

Reserve your in-person marriage or domestic partnership ceremony at City Hall, for ceremonies with 6 guests or fewer.

Members of the United States armed forces may be eligible for priority wedding services.

You can register at City Hall for a San Francisco Domestic Partnership, with the option of a commitment ceremony.

For a ceremony for 10 to 1,000 people, or on an evening or weekend, reserve space through City Hall Events.

Book a civil marriage or domestic partnership ceremony in the County Clerk's office in City Hall, for up to 6 guests.

You can book your wedding ceremony at other venues in San Francisco or California, like at a City park.

Anyone over 18 can get authorized to perform a civil marriage ceremony for a specific couple.

Get married by a County Clerk commissioner at a San Francisco location of your own choosing.

If you got a public marriage license in San Francisco, your officiant must return the marriage certificate to the Assessor-Recorder within 10 days of the ceremony.

Most marriage certificates for public marriages are issued by the Office of the Assessor-Recorder.

If you had a confidential marriage in San Francisco, get a copy of your marriage certificate from the County Clerk.

Fees for domestic partnerships, marriage services and confidential marriage records.