Appointments, Walk-In Weddings Welcome This Valentine's Day At San Diego's Waterfront Office

SAN DIEGO, CA — The San Diego County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk's Office announced that the downtown office will be open for civil wedding ceremonies on Valentine's Day, which lands on a Saturday this year.

It's the first time the ARCC's office will be open on a weekend for marriage licenses and wedding ceremonies.

"Our team loves being part of your love story," said Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Jordan Marks, who serves as the county commissioner of civil marriages. "When most government offices close their doors on Saturdays, I am making sure to open ours so love can win on Valentine's Day 2026."

Couples can book online Valentine's Day appointments online at sdarcc.gov or call 619-237-0502. Walk-in appointments also will be available.

Couples can choose to exchange vows at an outdoor arbor at Waterfront Park with the County Administration Center as a backdrop or indoors in one of several ceremony rooms, according to Marks.

"Whether you're getting married or renewing your vows, our team can't wait to celebrate your Valentine's Day love story," Marks said.

A marriage license costs $129, while the cost for an ARCC staff member to perform the ceremony in English or Spanish is an additional $107.

On average, the ARCC office provides almost 25,000 marriage licenses and performs more than 11,000 weddings annually. Valentine's Day is typically one of the most sought-after days at the ARCC office for couples to get married, Marks said.

The ARCC office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 14. The office is located at the County Administration Center at 1600 Pacific Highway in San Diego.