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Press release from the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder’s Office:

For those looking for a special day to tie the knot, the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder’s Office is excited to announce extended hours and special marriage services available for couples wishing to say “I do” on Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14.

In person civil wedding ceremonies will be performed for extended hours from 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. to accommodate couples seeking to make their love official on this romantic holiday. 

Ceremonies will be held by appointment at the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder’s Office, located on the fifth floor of the Humboldt County Courthouse at 825 Fifth St. in Eureka, which will be specially decorated for the occasion.

Additionally, the Clerk-Recorder’s Office will be offering civil marriage ceremonies, by appointment, on location at Table Bluff County Park, located on South Jetty Rd. in Loleta, and Clam Beach County Park, located on Clam Beach Dr. in McKinleyville. Ceremonies scheduled at these locations will be held rain or shine.

How to Book a Valentine’s Day Wedding Ceremony

Civil wedding ceremony bookings must be done in person at the Humboldt County Clerk Recorder’s office. The fee to book a wedding ceremony is $100. Spanish language ceremonies are available upon request. 

Due to high demand, couples must book their Valentine’s Day ceremonies no later than Thursday, Feb. 13 and are reminded that a marriage license is required for a wedding to be performed. All couples must arrive to their ceremony with marriage license materials on hand. 

How to Obtain a Marriage License

A marriage license can be obtained up to 90 days before the ceremony date. A marriage license application may be completed in person in the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder’s office, or you may begin the application process online at tinyurl.com/HumCoValentines2025. 

Please note that the couple must appear in person to complete the application process and provide a valid government-issued ID. The marriage license application process takes about 30 minutes and costs $78 for a public license or $80 for a confidential license.

Choose Your Own Wedding Officiant

For an additional $50 fee, couples can make prior arrangements with the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder’s Office for the ceremony to be performed by a person of their choice, age 18 or older.  The person must be an ordained officiant or deputized to perform the ceremony by the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder. The Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder’s Office will provide comprehensive wedding ceremony packets containing ceremony wording, instructions and sample license completion guides for all officiants.

The Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder’s Office is located on the fifth floor of the Humboldt County Courthouse at 825 Fifth St. in Eureka. For more information or to schedule your wedding ceremony, please call 707-445-7593 or visit humboldtgov.org/Clerk-Recorder.

About the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder’s Office

The Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder’s Office maintains vital records and provides essential services to the public, including the issuance of marriage licenses and performance of civil marriage ceremonies. The office is committed to providing efficient, professional service to all Humboldt County residents. For more information on services the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder’s office provides, please visit humboldtgov.org/Clerk-Recorder.