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You Can Now Get Married Online in SF Starting Today

Starting May 4th, you can get a marriage licences via videoconference thanks to new order by the Governor
By - posted 5/4/2020 No Comment

Thanks to The San Francisco Examiner for letting us about a new executive order that allows for filing marriage licenses remotely.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a 60-day executive order so that adults can obtain marriage licenses via videoconferencing rather than in-person amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learn More: San Francisco Videoconference Marriage License Issuance and Ceremonies

Under the executive order, starting May 4th adults will be able to obtain a marriage license, at the discretion of their local county clerk, through videoconferencing, as long as both adults are located within the State of California, are present, and can present identification during the video conference. The license can then be issued via email.

Read the full text of the Governor’s executive order.

Additionally, adults who wish to be married can conduct a ceremony to solemnize the marriage via videoconference, as long as both parties are present, and have at least one witness who can join the live video conference.

The provisions will be in place for the next 60 days for those who wish to be married during that time.