The San Bernardino County Clerk is gearing up for its busiest day of the year, Valentine’s Day. As the county entity responsible for the issuance of marriage licenses and performance of civil wedding ceremonies, Valentine’s Day is a big day for both the couple “tying the knot” and staff.

“Our busiest day of the year for marriages is here once again,” said San Bernardino County’s Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Chris Wilhite. “Our team eagerly awaits Valentine’s Day each year. They decorate our lobbies in anticipation of celebrating the love birds wishing to tie the knot.”

Couples looking to get married through the County Clerk offices must review the marriage license requirements and complete an application at arc.sbcounty.gov/marriage prior to booking their marriage service appointment online.

The following County Clerk offices will offer marriage services on Valentine’s Day:

  • San Bernardino- Hall of Records – 222 W. Hospitality Ln., 1st Floor, San Bernardino
  • High Desert Government Center – 15900 Smoke Tree St., 1st Floor, Hesperia
  • ARC Mobile Unit- Bob Burke Government Center – 62665 29 Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree

To learn more about the San Bernardino County Clerk’s marriage services, including hours, times and appointment information, please visit arc.sbcounty.gov/marriage.


Additional County Update News – February 8, 2024