Clark County, Washington Marriage License

How to get a marriage license in Clark County — where to apply, the fee, the waiting period and how long it stays valid — plus the public record. We hold 3 historical marriage records for Clark County, dated 19661967. This is an archive — no new filings arrive for Clark County.

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How to get a marriage license in Clark County

In Washington, marriage licenses are issued by the county auditor. These are the state rules that apply in Clark County; the office itself sets its hours, accepted ID and payment methods, so check with it before you go.

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. This is general information, not legal advice.

About Clark County marriage records

A marriage license application filed with the county auditor becomes part of the public record. The records we hold for Clark County run from January 1966 to January 1967.

This set is historical and is most useful for genealogy and family research. For a certified copy or a recent record, contact the county auditor that issued the license.

Clark County marriage license FAQ

How much is a marriage license in Clark County, Washington?

Set by each county, and raised by a 2025 change in state law — confirm the current amount with the county auditor. Confirm the current amount and accepted payment methods with the county auditor before you go.

Is there a waiting period to get married in Clark County?

Three days, starting the day you apply and pay. It cannot be waived.

How long is a Washington marriage license valid?

60 days after the three-day wait ends.

Where do I apply for a marriage license in Clark County?

Any county auditor in Washington — the license is valid statewide.

Are Clark County marriage records public?

Yes. Marriage records are public records. MarriageSignals holds 3 historical records for Clark County, dated 1966 to 1967. This is an archive: we do not receive new filings for Clark County, so for a recent record contact the county auditor directly.

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