PLEASE UPDATE YOUR WEB BROWSER


Unsupported Browser
Please try one of the following browsers for a better experience when visiting our website.
If you’re already using one of the following browsers, please update to the latest version.
Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Mozilla Firefox
Safari

Disclaimer: If you access our website with Internet Explorer,
pages may display poorly, and features may not function as intended.

Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder logo
County of Riverside
Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder

Commissioner for the Day

State law designates the County Clerk as a commissioner of civil marriages and allows the County Clerk to deputize individuals to perform civil marriages.

If you have a friend or family member (age 18 or older) that you would like to perform your marriage ceremony, they can be deputized to do so.

The cost to be deputized as commissioner of marriage for a day is $59.

How to Apply

To apply, follow the steps below:

  1. Complete an Online Application
    • Keep your order number (SST#)
  2. Schedule an Appointment
    • Bring your valid government-issued ID
    • Bring payment; we accept credit/debit card, cash, check, and money order
Volunteer Opportunities

The Riverside County Clerk’s office can deputize you as a Volunteer Deputy Commissioner of Civil Marriages, giving you the ability to perform wedding ceremonies.

Common Questions

The California Department of Public Health has compiled answers to common questions for marriage officiants.

California Department of Public Health website