What is the cheapest of the courthouse and city hall ceremonies in Portland?

Multnomah County Courthouse Wedding (Multnomah County Circuit Court) in Portland, starting at $117. Rental fees do not include the marriage license, an officiant, or anything you bring in.

Which parts of Portland have courthouse and city hall ceremonies?

The 3 listings here sit across 3 cities in the Portland area, including Portland, Oregon City, and Hillsboro. Some rates are lower for residents of the city or county that owns the site, so check whether a resident rate applies to you.

Are these Portland venues indoor or outdoor?

Both. 1 of the 3 have an outdoor ceremony or reception area and 3 have indoor space. Outdoor sites almost never include a rain backup, so ask what happens to your fee if the weather turns.

Are these prices current?

Each listing shows the date its price was checked against the source, most recently August 2026, and links straight to that source so you can confirm it yourself. Fee schedules change, peak-season and weekend surcharges are common, and nothing here is a quote. Confirm with the venue before you book.

Courthouse weddings in Portland: 3 published fee schedules

Illustration of courthouse and city hall ceremonies in the Portland area — Illustration. Not a photograph of any venue listed on this page.

Civil ceremonies performed by a court or clerk are the cheapest legal way to get married, and the fee is published in a public schedule rather than quoted by a salesperson. Every listing below is a real Portland area site with a price published by the venue itself or in a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026. We do not publish estimates, and we do not take a cut of what you book.

Listings: 3
Cheapest: From $117
Median start: $117
Highest start: $192

Cheapest is Multnomah County Courthouse Wedding (Multnomah County Circuit Court) starting at $117. Prices last verified against their sources in August 2026.

The mix here is 3 courthouse & city hall, spread across 3 cities in the metro. Filter by price tier, guest count, indoor or outdoor, and ceremony versus reception below, then open any listing to see its source link.

3 of 3 venues

Multnomah County Courthouse Wedding (Multnomah County Circuit Court)

From $117

Portland, OR

Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

Multnomah County Circuit Court "Judicial Availability for Weddings" sheet (updated 7.14.26): "ORS 106.120(4)(a) requires the payment of a $117 fee to the Multnomah County Circuit Court for all marriages performed in the courthouse. This fee must be paid prior to the wedding." For ceremonies outside regular court hours (5pm or after) the same sheet adds: "Per ORS 106.120(5), there is a fee, not to exceed $200.00 plus actual costs, payable to the judge."

Clackamas County Clerk Civil Ceremony

$117

Oregon City, OR

Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

Clackamas County's own announcement of the service: "If the couple would like the County Clerk to perform the civil ceremony that can be scheduled at that time. The fee for the civil ceremony is $117 (cash/certified check/money order). Ceremonies are currently being scheduled for Friday afternoons and take place at the Clerk's Office at 1710 Red Soils Ct. in Oregon City."

Washington County Circuit Court Wedding (Hillsboro Courthouse)

From $192

Hillsboro, OR

Courthouse & City HallOutdoorIndoorCeremony only

Washington County Circuit Court Marriage Ceremonies page: "In addition to the listed Judge's fees below, ORS 106.120(4)(a) provides that a $117.00 fee will be paid to the Circuit Court if the marriage is solemnized in Court facilities." The same page publishes each judge's own fee; the lowest listed is $75 ("Available for weddings on weekdays - during noon hour or after hours, $75"), so the published minimum is $117 + $75 = $192. Most judges list $100; other published judge fees are $150, $200 (after hours), $225 (weekends) and $250 (weekends), and military personnel in uniform are listed at $50.

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Common questions

How much do courthouse and city hall ceremonies cost in Portland?: Across the 3 Portland listings on this page, published starting prices run from $117 to $192, with a median starting price of $117. The cheapest is Multnomah County Courthouse Wedding (Multnomah County Circuit Court) in Portland starting at $117. Every figure comes from the venue's own pricing page or a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026.
What is the cheapest of the courthouse and city hall ceremonies in Portland?: Multnomah County Courthouse Wedding (Multnomah County Circuit Court) in Portland, starting at $117. Rental fees do not include the marriage license, an officiant, or anything you bring in.
Which parts of Portland have courthouse and city hall ceremonies?: The 3 listings here sit across 3 cities in the Portland area, including Portland, Oregon City, and Hillsboro. Some rates are lower for residents of the city or county that owns the site, so check whether a resident rate applies to you.
Are these Portland venues indoor or outdoor?: Both. 1 of the 3 have an outdoor ceremony or reception area and 3 have indoor space. Outdoor sites almost never include a rain backup, so ask what happens to your fee if the weather turns.
Are these prices current?: Each listing shows the date its price was checked against the source, most recently August 2026, and links straight to that source so you can confirm it yourself. Fee schedules change, peak-season and weekend surcharges are common, and nothing here is a quote. Confirm with the venue before you book.

Guides that go with this list

What Happens at a Courthouse Wedding: Step by Step, What to Bring, How Long It TakesA courthouse wedding is two errands: get the license, then have a judge or clerk perform a short civil ceremony. Here is exactly what happens at each step, what you need to bring, who has to be there, and how long the whole thing takes.How Much Does a Small Wedding Cost? Real Numbers for 20, 30, and 50 GuestsThe average cost of a small wedding depends almost entirely on the guest count and the venue. Here are worked totals for 20, 30, and 50 guests built on published venue prices from 1,000+ real listings, plus the line items that actually move the number.What a Civil Ceremony Is, Who Can Perform One, and What It CostsA civil ceremony is a legal, non-religious wedding performed by a judge, clerk, or other authorized officiant. It can happen at a courthouse, a park, or your living room. Here is who can perform one in the states we cover, what it costs, and how it differs from a religious ceremony.21 Questions to Ask a Cheap Wedding Venue Before You BookThe questions that decide whether a low published price is actually low: minimums, deposits, surcharges, what is included, alcohol rules, rain policy, and vendor restrictions.

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