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City Hall offers services like marriage licenses, civil ceremonies, event space rentals, vital records, public tours, recorder services, and more.
San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Security screening
You will pass through security to enter (metal detector and bag check).
Bags larger than 11" x 17" x 7" must enter through the Grove St. loading dock.
Prohibited items and activities
You may not bring certain items or perform certain activities inside of City Hall.
See a list of prohibited items and activities
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrances are located on Van Ness Avenue and Grove Street.
Accessible restrooms and elevators are available on every floor.
Private events
You must rent space for private events at City Hall in advance.
Visit San Francisco City Hall Events or call 415-554-6079 for information about City Hall space rental.
Getting here
Parking
You can park in metered spaces on Van Ness, McAllister, Grove, and Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place.
There are nearby parking garages you can use: Civic Center Garage (355 McAllister Street) or Performing Arts Garage (360 Grove Street).
You can find bike parking on nearby sidewalks.
Public transportation
BART: BART lines stop at Civic Center station at Market and 8th Streets. Exit Civic Center station and walk two blocks west down Grove Street past Civic Center Plaza. BART typically runs until midnight daily.
Muni: In San Francisco, Muni Bus Lines 5, 6, 9, 21, 47, 49 and 71 stop within four blocks of San Francisco City Hall. All Muni underground lines and the F streetcar stop at Van Ness and Market. Muni typically runs until midnight daily.
AC Transit: From the East Bay, take AC Transit to the Transbay Terminal at Main and Beale Streets, walk two blocks north to Market Street and take any outbound Muni underground line to Van Ness Station, then walk three blocks north to Grove Street.
Caltrain: From the South Bay, take Caltrain to the San Francisco station at 4th and King Streets, transfer to Muni and take the T line through downtown to Van Ness Station, then walk three blocks north to Grove Street.
Golden Gate Transit: From the North Bay, take Lines 10, 70, 80, 92, 93 or 101 to Van Ness Avenue and Turk Street, then walk three blocks south to Grove Street. Check schedules in advance.
Call 311 for more information on getting to City Hall.
Services
Get married at City Hall
Have a civil marriage or domestic partnership ceremony (6 or fewer guests)
Appointments are available Monday through Friday every half hour between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm. Officiants are provided.
Book a 1-hour wedding at City Hall (up to 100 guests)
Host your one-hour ceremony on the Mayor's Balcony or a Fourth Floor Gallery. Appointments are available Monday through Friday between 9 am and 3 pm. You must provide your own officiant.
Book a 2-hour wedding at City Hall (Saturdays only, up to 200 guests)
Host your two-hour wedding ceremony on the Rotunda's Grand Staircase, available exclusively on Saturdays. Ceremonies begin as early as 9:00 am and no later than 12:00 pm. You must provide your own officiant.
Book an evening wedding at City Hall (up to 2,000 guests)
Full evening weddings available on weekdays and weekends. City Hall remains open to the public Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm with some areas able to be privatized. You must get special approval for more than 2,000 guests.
Events and tours
Rent space for your private event at City Hall
Rentals are available for events on weekday evenings and on weekends all day. There are limited wedding rentals available on weekdays from 10 am to 3 pm.
City Hall Front Step Permit (PDF)
Fill out this permit application to hold a rally or press conference on the front steps of City Hall.
Take a tour of City Hall
Groups over 8 people need to make a reservation. There's a fee for private groups, but no charge for school groups (elementary to high school).
About
San Francisco City Hall, known as the People's Palace, is the seat of government for the City and County of San Francisco. This National Historic Landmark is a popular attraction for tourists and photographers. The City Hall Building Management, a subsidiary of the Real Estate Division, oversees the building operations of City Hall. At night, themed colored LEDs illuminate the building.
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