Washington Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any WA county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is roughly $52.00 dollars, although fees may vary from county to county. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for Washington?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Washington to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
Yes, there is a mandatory 3 day waiting period. In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
No, you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, parents or legal guardians must be present. If a parent can not be present, due to death, separation, divorce or other circumstances, proper evidence must be presented for verification. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 16 you can not marry without a court order.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 60 days from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, you do not need to bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several goverment agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
No, cousin marriages are not allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Adams County Auditor210 West Broadway
Ritzville, WA 99169
509-659-3247
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135 2nd St
Asotin, WA 99402
509-243-2084
Map Benton County Auditor
620 Market St
Prosser, WA 99350
509-786-5616
Map Chelan County Auditor
350 Orondo Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98807
509-664-5432
Map Clallam County Auditor
223 East 4th St
Port Angeles, WA 98362
360-417-2222
Map Clark County Auditor
1200 Franklin Street
12th And Franklin
Vancouver, WA 98668
360-397-2241
Map Columbia County Auditor
341 East Main
Dayton, WA 99328
509-382-4541
Map Cowlitz County Auditor
207 Fourth Ave North
Kelso, WA 98626
360-577-3004
Map Douglas County Auditor
213 S Rainier St
Waterville, WA 98858
509-745-8527
Map Ferry County Auditor
350 E Delaware Ave
Republic, WA 99166
509-775-5200
Map Franklin County Auditor
1016 North Forth
Pasco, WA 99301
509-545-3533
Map Garfield County Auditor
8th St & Main St
Pomeroy, WA 99347
509-843-1411
Map Grant County Auditor
1st & C St NW
Ephrata, WA 98823
509-754-2011
Map Grays Harbor County Auditor
100 West Broadway
Montesano, WA 98563
360-249-4232
Map Island County Auditor
7 Main St, # 1
Coupeville, WA 98239
360-321-5111
Map Jefferson County Auditor
1820 Jefferson St
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-385-9115
Map King County Auditor
Administration
Building, Room 311
500 Fourth St
Seattle, WA 98104
206-296-3450
Map Kitsap County Auditor
614 Division St
Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-337-7125
Map Kittitas County Auditor
County Courthouse
205 W 5th Ave, # 105
Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-7503
Map Klickitat County Auditor
205 South Columbus Ave
Room 203
Goldendale, WA 98620
509-773-4001
Map Lewis County Auditor
351 N.W. North St
Chehalis, WA 98532
360-740-1156
Map Lincoln County Auditor
450 Logan St
Davenport, WA 99122
509-725-4971
Map Mason County Auditor
411 Worth 5th St
Shelton, WA 98584
360-427-9670
Map Okanogan County Auditor
149 North 3rd St
Okanogan, WA 98840
509-422-7240
Map Pacific County Auditor
300 Memorial Drive
South Bend, WA 98586
360-875-9309
Map Pend Oreille County Auditor
625 W 4th St
Newport, WA 99156
509-447-3185
Map Pierce County Auditor
2401 South 35th St
Room # 200
Tacoma, WA 98409
206-591-7440
Map San Juan County Auditor
350 Court St
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
360-378-2161
Map Skagit County Auditor
700 S 2nd St, # 201
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
360-336-9348
Map Skamania County Auditor
240 NW Vancouver Ave
Stevenson, WA 98648
509-427-9425
Map Snohomish County Auditor
Dept. R
3000 Rockefeller
Everett, WA 98201
425-388-3444
Map Spokane County Auditor
West 1116 Broadway
Spokane, WA 99260
509-456-2260
Map Steven County Auditor
215 S. Oak St
Colville, WA 99114
509-684-7510
Map Thurston County Auditor
2000 Lakeridge Drive S. W.
Olympia, WA 98502
360-786-5224
Map Wahkiakum County Auditor
64 Main St
Cathlamet, WA 98612
360-795-3219
Map Walla Walla County Auditor
315 W Main
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-527-3204
Map Whatcom County Auditor
311 Grand Ave
Bellingham, WA 98227
360-676-6741
Map Whitman County Auditor
404 N Main St
Colfax, WA 99111
509-397-6270
Map Yakima County Auditor
Recording Dept., #117
128 N 2nd St Courthouse
Yakima, WA 98901
509-574-1380
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