Marriage and partnerships Planning a wedding, registering a domestic partnership, and documentation. Services Apply for military priority wedding services Members of the United States armed forces may be eligible for priority wedding services. Become a deputy marriage commissioner for a day Anyone over 18 can get authorized to perform a civil marriage ceremony for a specific couple. Book City Hall for your wedding Be it a wedding package or full Rotunda rental, your party of 10 to 1,000 will make magic in City Hall. 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. Get a marriage license Before you get married in California, you must have a marriage license issued in the past 90 days. 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. Register as Domestic Partners You can register at City Hall for a San Francisco Domestic Partnership, with the option of a commitment ceremony. 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. Departments Office of the County Clerk We issue marriage, birth and death certificates, fictitious business names, City IDs, notary services, environmental filings, and professional registrations. Office Hours: Monday to Friday Processing Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Information Only: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm San Francisco City Hall Events Office We manage private event rentals in City Hall, such as weddings, nonprofit galas, and corporate celebrations.