Office of the County Clerk

Get a free SF City ID Card

Get an identification card to get City services and benefits if you live in San Francisco.

Get a birth certificate for someone over 3

Birth certificates are available online, in-person, and by mail.

Get a birth certificate for someone under 3

Birth certificates are available in-person, and by mail.

Get a San Francisco death certificate

You can get a copy of a death certificate record for someone who died in San Francisco more than 3 years ago and after 1906.

Register as Domestic Partners

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

Have a civil marriage or domestic partnership ceremony at City Hall

Make a reservation for an in-person ceremony with 6 or fewer guests. Walk-ins are not allowed.

Request a commissioner for a wedding outside of City Hall

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

Become a deputy marriage commissioner for a day

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

Get a copy of a confidential marriage certificate

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

Renew, change, or refile a Fictitious Business Name (FBN)

Tell the City if you want to change your registered trade name, address, or ownership information.

Publish your FBN

Have you completed and filed your FBN Statement form? Next step is to publish your FBN.

Notary Services

Notary Publics are commissioned by the California Secretary of State but file the oaths of office with the San Francisco County Clerk.

Professional Registrations

Process Server, Professional Photocopier, Legal Document Assistant, and Unlawful Detainer Assistant Registrations

Environmental Filings

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents, agendas, and notices are filed with the Office of the County Clerk and are posted for public view for thirty (30) days. All notices will be posted within 24 hours of receipt (business days) in the Office.