Klickitat County, Washington Marriage License

How to get a marriage license in Klickitat County — where to apply, the fee, the waiting period and how long it stays valid — plus the public record. We hold 293 marriage records for Klickitat County, dated by year only (1937–1961) because the source publishes the year and not the day; 1 are from 1961, and the newest record reached us Jul 9, 2026.

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Filed in 1961 (year on record)
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All records on file

How to get a marriage license in Klickitat County

In Washington, marriage licenses are issued by the county auditor. These are the state rules that apply in Klickitat 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.

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  • Where to apply
  • Fee
  • Waiting period
  • How long it stays valid

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About Klickitat County marriage records

A marriage license application filed with the county auditor becomes part of the public record. The records we hold for Klickitat County run from 1937 to 1961, by year — the source does not publish the filing day, so we never show one.

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.

Klickitat County marriage license FAQ

How much is a marriage license in Klickitat 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 Klickitat 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 Klickitat County?

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

Are Klickitat County marriage records public?

Yes. Marriage records are public records kept by the county auditor. MarriageSignals holds 293 records for Klickitat County, 1937–1961, dated by year only because the source publishes the year and not the day; the newest record reached us Jul 9, 2026.

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