Cowlitz County Auditor's Office
207 N 4th Ave. Room 206, Kelso, Washington, 98626
Contact & location
- Address
- 207 N 4th Ave. Room 206, Kelso, Washington, 98626
- Mail-in address
- Cowlitz County Auditor Attn: Recording207 N. 4th Avenue, Kelso, Washington, 98626
- Records for
- Cowlitz County, Washington
- Phone
- 360-577-3002
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Washington state records
Cowlitz County follows Washington’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $25.00
- Washington marriage certificate fee
- 8–10 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 7,958,180
- Washington population
This office charges $3.00 — $22.00 less than the Washington fee.
See full Washington requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
via Google| Monday | 7:00am - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:00am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:00am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | closed |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Certificate | $3.00 | 8–10 weeksWashington estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Cowlitz County Auditor's Office’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as , and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Kelso. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★3.9 (20)- ★★★★★James BruceGoogle
I've dealt with many many county recorders and they are all usually very helpful. Untrue with Cowlitz County. I don't know if they get a bonus every time they reject a deed filing, but I have never seen a deed get rejected for more trivial items than in this Cowlitz County. It is like their job is to NOT RECORD SOMETHING. When in fact, their job is to assist the public in recording legal documents to give notice to other members of the public. Whoever is in charge of the recording section here needs to be fired immediately and all the staff needs to be retrained on what their true purpose is. Unbelievable.
- ★★★★★Carrie MichelGoogle
Just had the most knowledgeable employee Terri answer all of my questions over the phone. She answered all of my concerns and questions and and was very kind. It’s wonderful to live in a town where you can call and speak to an actual person on the phone that knows what they’ talking about. Thanks for having such an amazing and helpful staff!
- ★★★★★Billy IrvinGoogle
So now the DMV is charging $35.00 to take the CDL test and you only get one chance! What a rip off! So eveytime you go in to retake a test you pay $35.00. Don't fail a test because the DMV will charge you eveytime! Thanks for ripping the people! I think this tells you people "Your stupid so we have to charge extra"!
- ★★★★★AdrienGoogle
Never thought I would give a govt office 5 stars but they deserve it. I have been going here for 7 years and have been in many times to transfer vehicles and property. This is the easiest govt dept I have ever dealt with and never dread having to go there.
- ★★★★★JimGoogle
No line to renew tabs unlike c&l but you do gotta select an option and wait for your number to be called like the dmv. Usually it’s under a minute wait