SERVICE

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.

What to know

Eligibility

You must have a marriage license issued by San Francisco County before requesting a commissioner.

What to do

1. Plan your ceremony

You are responsible for making your own wedding arrangements, including reserving a venue and getting permits.

Once you have your wedding planned, you may request a Commissioner to perform the ceremony as long as the wedding will take place in San Francisco.

You must submit your request no more than 60 days prior to the ceremony date, but no less than 30 days prior.

2. Complete and submit an offsite ceremony request form

To make arrangements, complete and submit an offsite ceremony request form.

Upon receiving the request form and payment, you will be provided with your assigned deputy marriage commissioner's name, phone number, and email address (if available).

3. Pay your commissioner

Get help

Address
Office of the County ClerkCity Hall, Room 160
1 Dr. Carlton B Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
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