Lane County Clerk’s Office to Offer 32 Valentine’s Day Ceremonies, Renewals

Lane County Clerk’s Office will host marriage ceremonies and vow renewals on Saturday, February 14, 2026, offering 32 half-hour appointment slots between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at 125 E. 8th Avenue in Eugene. The limited bookings are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and four Clerk’s Office employees will serve as officiants.

The office is positioning the event as an accessible option for couples who want a county-officiated ceremony or a public vow renewal on a high-demand holiday. Lane County Clerk Tommy Gong framed the offering plainly: “What better day to marry your sweetheart than on Valentine’s Day? All of us at the Clerk’s Office are excited to be able to offer couples the opportunity to schedule marriage ceremonies on the holiday this year.”

Practical requirements are straightforward but time-sensitive. Couples planning a new marriage ceremony must hold a valid marriage license. The license costs $60 and the County Clerk-officiated ceremony fee is $117. To obtain a license, applicants should complete the online Marriage License Application and then visit the Clerk’s Office in person at least three days before the scheduled ceremony to complete the process. Couples seeking only to renew vows do not need a new license.

Ceremonies will be scheduled in 30-minute intervals, creating 32 total appointment slots across the four-hour window. The county release notes that multiple clerks will officiate to accommodate simultaneous appointments, but it does not specify the number or layout of rooms used for ceremonies. Officials have directed couples to the Lane County Clerk’s website for full licensing requirements and scheduling details.

For Eugene and greater Lane County residents, the offering lowers one barrier to a county-officiated ceremony by concentrating appointments on a single, well-known holiday. The combination of a $60 license fee, a $117 officiant fee and a three-day lead time for license completion means couples should plan ahead to secure both a slot and the required paperwork. Because slots are first-come, first-served and limited to 32, demand is likely to exceed supply.

This Valentine’s Day service represents a practical public option for couples seeking a quick, official ceremony or a low-key vow renewal without sourcing a private officiant. Couples interested in booking should consult the Lane County Clerk’s website promptly for scheduling instructions, complete the online marriage license application, and plan an in-person visit to the Clerk’s Office at least three days before Feb. 14 to finalize licensing.