San Francisco Office of the County Clerk
City Hall, Room 160 1 Dr. Carlton B Goodlett Place, San Francisco, California, 94102
Contact & location
- Address
- City Hall, Room 160 1 Dr. Carlton B Goodlett Place, San Francisco, California, 94102
- Mail-in address
- San Francisco Office of the County ClerkCity Hall, Room 160 1 Dr. Carlton B Goodlett Place, San Francisco, California, 94102
- Records for
- San Francisco County, California
- Phone
- 415-554-4950
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues California state records
San Francisco County follows California’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $31.00
- California birth certificate fee
- 5–7 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 39,431,263
- California population
This office charges $29.00 — $2.00 less than the California fee.
See full California requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Thrusday | 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Fridays | 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m |
| Monday | 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $29.00 | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
| Death Certificate | $24.00 | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $17.00 | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The San Francisco Office of the County Clerk’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of San Francisco. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.2 (61)- ★★★★★jed leaGoogle
Fast fast and very efficient 5 + star service. One of my best experiences dealing with a government office.
- ★★★★★Joanne M BartolottiGoogle
I was ready for chaos but the team in this office is Kind, compassionate and JUST AMAZING!! Thank you for your help!!
- ★★★★★linda harringtonGoogle
Poor staffing or procedures allow public distain for the interminable lines, waiting time and effciency
- ★★★★★Ken DiwaGoogle
The county clerk agent who helped me smiled and was very kind. A delightful experience
- ★★★★★Sage BrandGoogle
So helpful for our marriage paperwork! We loved the team.