REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A MARRIAGE LICENSE IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO:
4. Appointments require a payment of $82 at the time of booking. Absolutely no refunds will be given.
5. A convenience fee of $5.00 is applied on all credit card payments. Visa and MasterCard accepted.
6. The couple along with a maximum of 2 witnesses/guests must arrive at the INFORMATION DESK at City Hall, Room 168 to CHECK-IN at the scheduled time. Couples arriving more than 10 minutes after their scheduled time will not be served and will be required to schedule a new appointment and pay the marriage license fee again.
7. 72-HOUR RE-SCHEDULING POLICY - If you cannot make your appointment, you may reschedule within 60 days of the date of the original appointment. However, you must provide us with at least 72 hours notice. You may reschedule your appointment by visiting our website at http://www.sfgov.org/countyclerk (confirmation number would be required), contacting us via e-mail at county.clerk@sfgov.org or phone (415) 554-4955. Failure to meet this criteria will require a new marriage license appointment and fee to be paid.
The bold print is part of their document. Notice that there are several references to repaying the fee. What a way to make some bucks.