Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder Expands Valentine’s Day Wedding Appointments at Madaket, Humboldt Room

Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder announced on Feb. 9, 2026 that the office will offer extended in-person civil wedding ceremonies by appointment on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, with services available from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The announcement’s headline lists the Madaket and the Humboldt Room as location options, though the supplied press excerpt cuts off before confirming full booking details, fees or the rooms’ precise addresses.

The expanded appointment window gives couples in Humboldt County a rare chance to secure a county-officiated ceremony on a highly sought-after date. Because the original release is incomplete, the Clerk-Recorder’s Office must be contacted directly to confirm how to schedule, whether walk-ins are accepted, what fees apply, and whether marriage licenses can be issued the same day. Those details will determine how quickly slots will fill and what couples need to bring.

Counties across the region are offering similar Valentine’s Day services. Orange County is running a Special Saturday Opening on Feb. 14 with marriage services from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at its Anaheim, Santa Ana and Laguna Hills offices. Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis; for more information the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office can be reached by phone at (714) 834-2500. Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen said, "Valentine’s Day on a Saturday is something couples truly look forward to. We’re happy to offer this Special Saturday Opening so couples can make the day official and create memories they’ll cherish."

St. Johns County in Florida runs a group wedding and vow-renewal event at The Carriage House, 259 San Marco Avenue, and has partnered with House of Assembly Events for past ceremonies. Those events have been limited to the first 50 couples and have offered photography and bridal bouquets for an additional fee. Official St. Johns County notices list a past ceremony on Feb. 14, 2025 at about 1:00 p.m. while a local notice cited Feb. 13 at 1:30 p.m.; registration deadlines have likewise been reported as Feb. 7 and Feb. 9 in different notices. Clerk Brandon J. Patty commented, "We are honored to host this special ceremony on Valentine’s Day! This year, we’re adding vow renewals to the occasion, and we are grateful to our partners at House of Assembly Events for collaborating with us on this momentous occasion." The St. Johns County Clerk’s Office can be reached at (904) 819-3600 for current-year dates, registration links and license rules.

Bexar County’s past Valentine’s Day efforts recorded large participation, with 386 licenses recorded during one annual ceremony, illustrating how quickly county-run slots can fill. For Humboldt couples, the takeaway is to act quickly: contact the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder’s Office to confirm the Madaket and Humboldt Room bookings, learn the appointment process, and clarify license, ID and waiting-period requirements so couples can plan for a ceremony on Feb. 14 or make alternate arrangements if necessary.