CIVIL MARRIAGE CEREMONIES

If you prefer a civil wedding ceremony, you may be married at our office. Ceremonies are performed in one of our conference rooms by a deputy commissioner of civil marriage. Our deputy commissioners are volunteers so we require appointments to ensure a deputy is available to perform the ceremony.

The ceremonies are performed Thursday and Friday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM and Wednesday (Reserved for Spanish Weddings) from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM in San Luis Obispo. Call 805 781-5080 for an appointment in the San Luis Obispo Office.

Contact the Atascadero office directly for appointment times - 805 461-6041.

The fee for the ceremony can be found on the Fee Schedule (pdf).

You need to bring at least one witness with you and you are limited to a total 5 guests in our Atascadero office and 10 guests, including the couple, in San Luis Obispo.

If you are unable to bring in a witness, one will be provided for you. The fee for a witness can be found on the Fee Schedule (pdf).

 

DEPUTY FOR A DAY PROGRAM

This allows a person of the couples choice to be appointed as a Deputy Commissioner of Civil Marriages for the purpose of performing the wedding ceremony.

The person requesting to become a Deputy Commissioner, prior to being issued the oath, must present payment for the fee and a letter that includes the following information: Full Name, address, and phone number. Full names of both parties to the marriage. Date of marriage ceremony The fee for appointing a Deputy for a Day is the same as the fee for a marriage ceremony and can be found on the Fee Schedule (pdf) Once this information has been obtained, the Clerk will prepare the Oath for a Deputy Commissioner. The oath will indicate that this person is being sworn soley for the purpose of performing the specific ceremony and cannot be used to perform any other ceremony. Once the oath is completed a copy will be given to the Deputy along with instructions on performing the ceremony and completing the license. If the Deputy is not able to come to the office prior to the ceremony, the procedure can be conducted via mail. Call the office at 805 781-5080 for further instructions.

Click here for Deputy for a Day request form