See more: Government Personal records Official documents for identification and research. Services Birth records Get a birth certificate for someone over 3 Birth certificates are available by mail and online during the coronavirus outbreak. Get a birth certificate for a child under 3 Birth certificates are now available by mail only because of the coronavirus outbreak. Death records Get a San Francisco death certificate You can apply for a copy of a death certificate for someone who died in San Francisco after 1906. Marriage and domestic partnership Get a marriage license Before you get married in California, you must have a marriage license issued in the past 90 days. Register as Domestic Partners You can register at City Hall for a San Francisco Domestic Partnership, with the option of a commitment ceremony. Get a copy of a confidential marriage certificate If you had a confidential marriage in San Francisco, get a copy of your marriage certificate. More services Get an SF City ID Card You can apply for a photo ID to prove who you are and that you live in San Francisco. The card can help you get access to City services. Related departments County Clerk We issue marriage, birth and death certificates, City IDs, and other documents. Department of Public Health DPH protects and promotes the health of all San Franciscans.