How to Get Married in Washington
Marriage License Summary
Issuing Office:
County Auditor
Cost:
$55-64
Waiting Period:
3 days to receive
Expires in:
60 Days
License Return:
Before Expiration
Applying for the Marriage License
Any unmarried couple, both individuals at least 18 years old, can apply for a marriage license in Washington. Same sex marriages are recognized.To apply for a marriage license the couple must appear together, at a County Records Office. This is the local government office that has jurisdiction over where the marriage will take place. Applicants must bring valid ID (driver’s license, birth certificate, etc.) to confirm their identities.
A Washington Marriage License has a 3 day waiting period before it can be picked up and is valid for 60 days.
It costs $50 – 64, depending on the county, to apply for the marriage license.
Completing and Returning the Marriage License
On the wedding day, either preceding or following the ceremony, the couple must present their marriage license to the minister, who must make sure that the license is valid, and that the couple’s information is accurate.The minister then signs the license, ensuring that it bears any necesarry witness signatures. Once completed, the minister or the couple must return the license to the County Auditor’s office within applicable deadlines.
Additional Resources
Where to File for a Marriage License
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Address & Contact
210 W. Broadway Ritzville WA 99169
Phone: 509.659.3247 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 509.659.3247 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
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5600 W Canal Pl Kennewick WA 99336
Phone: 509.736.2727 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 509.736.2727 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
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350 Orondo Avenue Wenatchee WA 98801
Phone: 509.667.6365 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 509.667.6365 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
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223 East 4th Street, Suite #2 Port Angeles WA 98362
Phone: 360.417.2400
Phone: 360.417.2400
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1300 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor Vancouver WA 98660
Phone: 360.397.2208 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 360.397.2208 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
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341 E. Main St. Suite 3 Dayton WA 99328
Phone: 509.382.4541 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 509.382.4541 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
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207 4th Ave. N. Kelso WA 98626
Phone: 360.577.3006 Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, M – Th
Phone: 360.577.3006 Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, M – Th
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213 S Rainier St Waterville WA 98858
Phone: 509.745.8527 Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm, M – F
Phone: 509.745.8527 Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm, M – F
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350 E Delaware #2 Republic WA 99166
Phone: 509.775.5225 Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, M – F
Phone: 509.775.5225 Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, M – F
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1016 N. 4th Ave Pasco WA 99301
Phone: 509.545.3502 Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 509.545.3502 Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, M – F
7
35 C St NW Ephrata WA 98823
Phone: 509.754.2011 Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, M – F
Phone: 509.754.2011 Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, M – F
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100 W Broadway, Suite 2 Montesano WA 98563
Phone: 360.249.4232 Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 360.249.4232 Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
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1 NE 7th Street Coupeville WA 98239
Phone: 360.321.5111 Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm, M – Th
Phone: 360.321.5111 Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm, M – Th
1820 Jefferson Street Port Townsend WA 98368
Phone: 360.385.9116 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 360.385.9116 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
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500 4th Ave, Room 311 Seattle WA 98104
Phone: 206.296.4021 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30am, M – F
Phone: 206.296.4021 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30am, M – F
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619 Division St Port Orchard WA 98366
Phone: 360.337.4935 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – Th
Phone: 360.337.4935 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – Th
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205 W 5th Suite 105 Ellensburg WA 98926
Phone: 509.962.7504 Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 509.962.7504 Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
205 S. Columbus Ave. Room 203 Goldendale WA 98620
Phone: 509.773.4001 Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 509.773.4001 Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
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351 NW North Street Chehalis WA 98532
Phone: 360.740.1165 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 360.740.1165 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
450 Logan Davenport WA 99122
Phone: 509.725.4971 Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm, M – F
Phone: 509.725.4971 Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm, M – F
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411 N 5th Street Shelton WA 98584
Phone: 360.427.9670 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 360.427.9670 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
149 3rd Ave N Okanogan WA 98840
Phone: 509.422.7240 Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm, M – F
Phone: 509.422.7240 Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm, M – F
4
300 Memorial Drive South Bend WA 98586
Phone: 360.875.9318 Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm, M – F
Phone: 360.875.9318 Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm, M – F
4
625 West 4th Street Newport WA 99156
Phone: 509.447.6473 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 509.447.6473 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
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2401 S 35th Street, Room 200 Tacoma WA 98409-7484
Phone: 253.798.7435 Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm, M – F
Phone: 253.798.7435 Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm, M – F
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700 S. Second St Mount Vernon WA 98273
Phone: 360.336.9311 Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm M-F
Phone: 360.336.9311 Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm M-F
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3000 Rockefeller Ave, M/S 204 Everett WA 98112
Phone: 425.388.3483 Hours: 9:00am -5:00pm Monday_Friday
Phone: 425.388.3483 Hours: 9:00am -5:00pm Monday_Friday
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1116 W Broadway Avenue Spokane WA 99260
Phone: 509.477.2271 Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm, M – F
Phone: 509.477.2271 Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm, M – F
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215 South Oak St Room # 106 Colville WA 99114
Phone: 509.684.7514 Hours: 9:00am – 3:30pm, M – F
Phone: 509.684.7514 Hours: 9:00am – 3:30pm, M – F
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315 West Main St, PO Box 1856 Walla Walla WA 99362
Phone: 509.524.2530 Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday – Friday
Phone: 509.524.2530 Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday – Friday
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311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham WA 98225
Phone: 360.676.6740 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm M-F
Phone: 360.676.6740 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm M-F
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128 N 2nd St Room 117 Yakima WA 98901
Phone: 509.574.1330 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m M-F
Phone: 509.574.1330 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m M-F