Lane County Clerk's Office to Hold 32 Valentine's Day Ceremonies

The Lane County Clerk’s Office announced on Jan. 15, 2026, that it will offer marriage ceremonies on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at its Eugene office, scheduling 32 half-hour appointments between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The office emphasized that couples must obtain a valid marriage license before the ceremony; the announcement directs applicants to complete the online application and to finalize processing in person at the Clerk’s Office.

The planned Valentine’s Day schedule concentrates routine civil ceremonies into a four-hour window, reflecting the office’s attempt to meet heightened seasonal demand while managing staff time and facility capacity. The arrangement of 30-minute intervals for each ceremony sets clear expectations for pace and throughput, but also limits the number of couples who can be served on that date to 32.

Beyond the ceremony schedule, the Clerk’s Office posted procedural information including civil ceremony steps, fee information, regular hours for marriage licensing, and instructions for requesting a ceremony appointment or obtaining certified copies after the wedding. These administrative functions are handled by the county clerk as part of its broader responsibilities for vital records and civil services in Lane County.

For couples and families in Eugene and surrounding communities, the announcement has practical implications. Securing a marriage license in advance is a legal prerequisite; failing to complete the license process before the appointment would prevent a couple from being married during the scheduled slot. The first-come, first-served policy means demand could exceed supply, particularly on a holiday often chosen for weddings, and could require early arrival or flexibility for alternative dates.

At an institutional level, the one-day ceremony event highlights the balance county governments must strike between public demand for celebratory services and operational limits. Offering concentrated ceremony hours can increase access for some residents while excluding others who cannot attend during the narrow window. The notice underscores the continued role of in-person processing alongside online applications, signaling incremental modernization paired with retained in-office verification.

Lane County residents planning weddings should act now to complete the online marriage application and visit the Clerk’s Office during normal licensing hours to finalize their license. The ceremonies will proceed Feb. 14 with the scheduled 32 appointments; after the wedding, the office can process requests for certified copies and related records. The concentrated Valentine’s Day schedule is a reminder to plan ahead for county services that combine legal formality with local tradition.