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Washington Marriage License & Records

276,303 marriage license filings across 17 counties in Washington.

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How to get a marriage license in Washington

Issued by
The county auditor.
Where to apply
Any county auditor in Washington — the license is valid statewide.
Fee
Set by each county, and raised by a 2025 change in state law — confirm the current amount with the county auditor.
Waiting period
Three days, starting the day you apply and pay. It cannot be waived.
Valid for
60 days after the three-day wait ends.

Checked September 2026 against Thurston County Auditor — Marriage Licenses. Rules and fees change — the issuing office has the final word. General information, not legal advice.

Washington marriage records by county

Pierce County19,528Spokane County7,955Thurston County5,712Benton County3,940Franklin County2,346Cowlitz County1,875Chelan County1,659Lewis County1,513Clallam County972Mason County927Walla Walla County812Pacific County482Jefferson County466Klickitat County293Adams County89Whatcom County13Clark County3

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