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A San Francisco marriage license is a marriage license issued by the San Francisco Office of the County Clerk, located at City Hall, Suite 168, One Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place.

The marriage license cost is $89.

Legal

• The bride and groom must apply together, in person.
• The license is valid immediately, for up to 90 days.
• The license cannot be used out-of-state.
• There is no residence or citizenship status requirement.
• An applicant who has been previously married must know the exact date of the dissolution of the last marriage by divorce, annulment, or death. If the last marriage ended less than 90 days from the date of the appointment, the applicant must bring a certified copy of the divorce decree issued by the Court or death record issued by the Department of Public Health.
• A blood test is not required.
• Parental consent is not needed if both applicants are 18-years-old or older. Applicants under 18-years-old must provide written consent of at least one parent or legal guardian and permission from a Juvenile Court Judge.
• A Priest, Minister, Rabbi, active or retired Judge or Magistrate, Legislator or Constitutional Officer of the State or a member of Congress who currently represents a district within the State, active or retired Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner of a Court of Record or Justice Court in California, or active or retired Commissioner of Civil Marriages may serve as officiant the wedding ceremony.

Tips

• Marriage licenses are issued by appointment only. Reservations may be made in person or online, but not by telephone.

• The fee for the license may be paid in cash, check, money order, or debit card, if booking an appointment in person.
• If booking an appointment online, only a credit card will be accepted for payment, and a $5 convenience fee will be assessed.

• Marriage license appointments are available Monday-Friday at 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and every half hour from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. There are three appointment slots available during each time period.
• If applicants are more than 10 minutes late for their appointment, they will not be seen and will have to make a new reservation and pay the fee again.
• Both applicants must present a valid government agency-issued picture ID, containing first and last name and date of birth. If the name on the ID is different from the name on the application, then a certified copy of the applicant's birth certificate, social security card, or passport showing the correct first and last name must also be presented.
• Camcorders and cameras are permitted in City Hall.
• No form of litter (i.e. rice or confetti) is permitted to be thrown anywhere in the building or on the outside steps. Helium balloons, alcohol, and knives are not allowed in the building.

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