In California, elected City Clerks are authorized to perform civil marriage ceremonies throughout the State of California. In Laguna Beach, you must make an appointment in advance to be married by the City Clerk and must have a marriage license through the Orange County Clerk Recorders Office. 

Civil ceremonies take place outside in front of City Hall during City Hall hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., every other Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. City Hall is closed every other Friday, holidays, and weekends.

Please bring your original marriage license with you on the day of your ceremony. Both parties must present photo identification (i.e. driver’s license or passport). Effective July 1, 2022, the fee for a civil marriage ceremony at Laguna Beach City Hall is $100.

Please complete the City Hall Civil Marriage Ceremony Registration Form to submit your request.

Laguna Beach Domestic Partnership Registration

You can register your domestic partnership in Laguna Beach even if you are not a City resident. There is a $25 fee and both parties must present photo identification. *Please note that a Laguna Beach Domestic Partnership is only officially recognized in Laguna Beach. For a State-recognized domestic partnerships, please see the State website:  CA Domestic Partners Registry