Santa Cruz County Clerk

Deputy Commissioner for a Day Program

Do you have a friend or family member who you would like to have perform your marriage ceremony? If so, we may be able to assist you.

Pursuant to section 401(a) & (b) of the California Family Code, the County Clerk is designated as the Commissioner of Civil Marriages for Santa Cruz County, and may at her discretion appoint Deputy Marriage Commissioners to perform civil marriage ceremonies. The commission is valid for one specific day for one specific marriage.

There is no residency requirement, and commissioners may perform the marriage ceremony anywhere in the State of California.

Prior to the marriage ceremony, the following conditions must be met by the person requesting an appointment as a Deputy Marriage Commissioner for a Day

• Must be at least 18 years of age and must provide valid, government issued photo identification at the time of application.

• Appear in person at the Santa Cruz County Clerk’s Office, 701 Ocean St., Room 210, Santa Cruz, CA and present a completed application to be appointed as a Deputy Marriage Commissioner for a Day. The request must include the name of the two people to be married, as will appear on their marriage license, the date of the ceremony, the name of the applicant, his/her residence or mailing address and daytime telephone number. The application is attached here, or may be obtained in our office.

Fee: $120.00, payable by cash or check to the County Clerk at the time of application.

The applicant will be sworn in as a Deputy Marriage Commissioner for a Day and receive instructions on California’s requirements for performing a marriage ceremony.

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