Committee moves marriage‑ceremony fee pilot and defends adoption‑fee increases

Oct 12, 2026

The County Clerk proposed a modest $20 fee for performing emergency/occasional marriage ceremonies (plus $15 for a witness) as a pilot; the Administrator/Controller defended adoption fee increases as cost‑based. Both items were referred to the full board.

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The County Clerk (speaker 10) proposed offering and charging for occasional or emergency marriage ceremonies, suggesting a modest pilot fee of $20 for the ceremony and $15 for a witness. The clerk said other counties charge higher fees and the pilot would allow the office to test demand and report back to the board.

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