San Francisco County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in San Francisco County, California: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in San Francisco County
| Office | San Francisco Office of the County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 168 (City Hall) San Francisco 94102 |
| Phone | (415) 554-4950 |
| Office hours | Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm |
| Website | https://www.sf.gov/get-marriage-license |
| Public license fee | $129 |
| Confidential license fee | $129 |
| Appointment | An appointment is required; you must submit a marriage license application when you book the appointment, and appointments cannot be rescheduled (call to cancel — no refunds). |
Good to know
Public and confidential marriage licenses cost the same and are issued by the Office of the County Clerk at San Francisco City Hall. A civil ceremony performed by a County Clerk commissioner costs $113 during office hours. Both parties must be at least 18 and unmarried; California residency and U.S. citizenship are not required.
How the process works
Both people appear together in person with valid government photo ID. California has no waiting period and a marriage license is valid for 90 days anywhere in the state. Confirm anything time-sensitive with San Francisco Office of the County Clerk before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in San Francisco County?
In person at the San Francisco Office of the County Clerk, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 168 (City Hall) (San Francisco, CA 94102).
How much is a marriage license in San Francisco County?
The public marriage license fee is $129, and a confidential license is $129. County fees change, so confirm the current amount when you book.
What are the San Francisco Office of the County Clerk hours?
Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm
Do we need an appointment in San Francisco County?
An appointment is required; you must submit a marriage license application when you book the appointment, and appointments cannot be rescheduled (call to cancel — no refunds).