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Marriage license Laws in the state of Washington, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the marriage laws before applying for a Washington State marriage license.
- Applying for a Marriage License
- Requirements
- Waiting Period
- Witnesses
- Fee
- Performing the Ceremony
- Marriages are Public Record
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Marriage License Washington State
Applying for a Marriage License:
Both the potential bride and groom must be present to apply for a marriage license.
Requirements:
- Both applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older and must have a current photo ID as proof of your age.
- Applicants who are 17 years of age must be accompanied by one parent or legal guardian who can provide consent.
- Applicants under the age of 17 must obtain permission from the Family Court.
- Blood tests and physical exams are not required to obtain a marriage license.
- Applicants do not have to be residents of the State of Washington to obtain a marriage license. The license is only valid for weddings that are performed within the state of Washington.
- Proof of divorce from a previous spouse, or death of a spouse, is not required to obtain a marriage license. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the final decree of divorce is filed before applying for a new marriage license.
- Same sex marriages are not recognized in the State of Washington. For information about domestic partnership for same-sex couples please visit here!
Waiting Period:
There is a three (3) day waiting period beginning the first day after you apply for your license and ending the third day following the date of application. You may not get married during this waiting period. The License is valid for 60 days beginning on the 3rd day after application.
Witnesses:
Witnesses are not necessary to apply for a license, but state law requires that at least two witnesses be present at the ceremony. Witnesses should be at least 12 years of age.
Fee:
The cost of applying for a marriage license in Washington state varies from county to county. Some counties charge approximately $35 while others charge $64 and up. Many counties will not accept checks or credit cards.
Marriage license is void and non-refundable if marriage does not take place within 60 days of issue.
Performing the Ceremony:
State law prescribes who can perform a marriage ceremony: active and retired Supreme Court justices, Court of Appeals judges, Superior Court judges, Superior Court commissioners, and judges of courts of limited jurisdiction, as well as any regularly licensed or ordained minister or priest of any church or religious denomination. See RCW 26.04.050 for a complete list.
Ministers from any state may perform marriage ceremonies, but the ceremony must be performed in the State of Washington. Neither the bride nor the groom may perform the ceremony.
Marriages are Public Record:
All marriage records are a matter of public record. The one exception to this is for those enrolled in the State's Address Confidentiality program. Once a license has been recorded, it cannot be "unrecorded."
Copy of Certificate of Marriage:
Washington Dept. of HealthCenter for Health Statistics
P.O. Box 9709
Olympia, WA
(360) 236-4300 Info
Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.
It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.
To notify us of corrections or additions send an email to update@usmarriagelaws.com. Please include the state and county information.
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Adams County Ritzville, WA 509.659.3247 Asotin County Asotin, WA 509.243.2084 Benton County Prosser, WA 509.786.5616 Chelan County Wenatchee, WA 509.664.5432 Clallam County Port Angeles, WA 360.417.2222 Clark County Vancouver, WA 360.397.2241 Columbia County Dayton, WA 509.382.4541 Cowlitz County Kelso, WA 360.577.3004 Douglas County Waterville, WA 509.745.8527 Ferry County Republic, WA 509.775.5200 Franklin County Pasco, WA 509.545.3533 Garfield County Pomeroy, WA 509.843.1411 Grant County Ephrata, WA 509.754.2011 |
Grays Harbor County Montesano, WA 360.249.4232 Island County Coupeville, WA 360.321.5111 Jefferson County Port Townsend, WA 360.385.9115 King County Seattle, WA 206.296.3450 Kitsap County Port Orchard, WA 360.337.7125 Kittitas County Ellensburg, WA 509.962.7503 Klickitat County Goldendale, WA 509.773.4001 Lewis County Chehalis, WA 360.740.1156 Lincoln County Davenport, WA 509.725.4971 Mason County Shelton, WA 360.427.9670 Okanogan County Okanogan, WA 509.422.7240 Pacific County South Bend, WA 360.875.9309 Pend Oreille County Newport, WA 509.447.3185 |
Pierce County Tacoma, WA 206.591.7440 San Juan County Friday Harbor, WA 360.378.2161 Skagit County Mount Vernon, WA 360.336.9348 Skamania County Stevenson, WA 509.427.9425 Snohomish County Everett, WA 425.388.3444 Spokane County Spokane, WA 509.477.2271 Stevens County Colville, WA 509.684.7510 Thurston County Olympia, WA 360.786.5224 Wahkiakum County Cathlamet, WA 360.795.3219 Walla Walla County Walla Walla, WA 509.527.3204 Whatcom County Bellingham, WA 360.676.6741 Whitman County Colfax, WA 509.397.6270 Yakima County Yakima, WA 509.574.1380 |
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