Office of The County Clerk

General Same Sex Marriage Information

subject to change

County Clerk Office Processing hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Posted November 6, 2008  

ATTENTION SAME SEX COUPLES

PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Under the California Constitution an amendment becomes effective the day after the election at which the voters adopt the amendment. Based on this provision and on the Secretary of State's report of the semi-official results of the November 4 election relating to Proposition 8, the County Clerk has ceased issuing licenses for or performing civil marriage ceremonies for same-sex couples.

The City and County of San Francisco and other parties have initiated litigation challenging the adoption of Proposition 8. The County Clerk will comply with any court orders or directives from state agencies with regulatory authority over the issuance of licenses for or the solemnizing of civil marriages  

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