Washington vital records · Marriage Records
Washington Marriage Records
How to get a certified Washington marriage certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues marriage records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $25.00
- Marriage Certificate fee
- 8–10 weeks
- Processing time
- 34
- Offices issuing
- 34
- Counties
How to get a Washington marriage certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Washington office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 34 county offices that issue marriage records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (DOH 422-104) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $25.00 fee to Washington Department of Health - Center for Health Statistics, Center for Health Statistics, Department of Health, PO Box 9709, Olympia, WA 98507.
Washington marriage certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $25
- Additional copy
- $25
- Rush fee
- For mail-in requests, only expedited shipping is available - $15 or $26.35
- Processing time
- 1-3 weeks
- Rush processing
- For mail-in requests, only expedited shipping is available With vitalchek, 3-7 business days
Who can request
- Not Restricted
Required information
- Bride Name
- Bride's Name Before Marriage
- Date of Marriage
- Daytime Phone Number
- Groom Name
- Groom Name Before Marriage
- Mailing Address
- Place where License Was Issued
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
Washington Department of Health - Center for Health Statistics (DOH-CHS)
- Address
- Washington State Department of Health Center for Health Statistics Town Center 2 111 Israel Road SE Tumwater, WA 98501 (by appointment only)
- Mailing
- Center for Health Statistics Department of Health PO Box 9709 Olympia, WA 98507
- Phone
- (360) 236-4300
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- Public access to office is by appointment only, but phone service is available 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Skip the trip. Order a Washington marriage certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a marriage certificate in Washington: county offices
34 offices in 34 Washington counties are confirmed to issue marriage records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $25.00.
- Chelan County 1
- Clallam County 1
- Clark County 1
- Cowlitz County 1
- Douglas County 1
- Ferry County 1
- Franklin County 1
- Garfield County 1
- Grant County 1
- Grays Harbor County 1
- Island County 1
- Jefferson County 1
- Kitsap County 1
- Kittitas County 1
- Klickitat County 1
- Lewis County 1
- Lincoln County 1
- Mason County 1
- Okanogan County 1
- Pacific County 1
- Pend Oreille County 1
- Pierce County 1
- San Juan County 1
- Skagit County 1
- Skamania County 1
- Snohomish County 1
- Spokane County 1
- Stevens County 1
- Thurston County 1
- Wahkiakum County 1
- Walla Walla County 1
- Whatcom County 1
- Whitman County 1
- Yakima County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelan County Auditor 350 Orondo Ave, Suite 202, Wenatchee | Chelan | 509-667-6815 | $3.00 |
| Clallam County Auditor’s Office 223 E 4th Street
Suite 1, Port Angeles | Clallam | 360-417-2568 | $3.00 |
| Clark County Auditor's Office Clark County Public Service Center
1300 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor Joint Lobby, Vancouver | Clark | (564) 397-2241 | $3.00 |
| Cowlitz County Auditor's Office 207 N 4th Ave.
Room 206, Kelso | Cowlitz | 360-577-3002 | $3.00 |
| Douglas County Auditors 213 S. Rainier Street, Waterville | Douglas | 509-745-8527 | $3.00 |
| Ferry County Auditor 350 E Delaware Ave #2, Republic | Ferry | (509) 775-5200 | $3.00 |
| Franklin County Auditor's Office 1016 N 4th Avenue, Pasco | Franklin | 509-545-3502, ext. 0 | $3.00 |
| Garfield County Auditor's Office 789 Main Street, Pomeroy | Garfield | — | $4.00 |
| Grant County Auditor 35 C Street NW, Ephrata | Grant | 509-754-2011, ext. 2703 | $3.00 |
| Grays Harbor County Auditor's Office 100 W. Broadway, Suite 2, Montesano | Grays Harbor | (360) 249-4232 | $3.00 |
| Island County Auditor 1 NE 7th Street
Administration Building, Coupeville | Island | 360-679-7366 | $3.00 |
| Jefferson County Auditor's Office 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend | Jefferson | 360-385-9116 | $3.00 |
| Kitsap County Auditor 619 Division St., Port Orchard | Kitsap | 360.337.7129 | $3.00 |
| Kittitas County Auditor 205 W 5th Ave, Suite 105, Ellensburg | Kittitas | (509) 962-7504 | $3.00 |
| Klickitat County Auditor's Office 205 S Columbus Ave Room 203, Goldendale | Klickitat | (509) 773-4001 | $3.00 |
| Lewis County Auditor 351 NW North Street, Chehalis | Lewis | (360) 740-1156 | $3.00 |
| Lincoln County Auditor’s Office Lincoln County Court House
Auditor’s Office 1st floor
450 Logan, Davenport | Lincoln | 509-725-4971 | $3.00 |
| Mason County Auditor’s Office 411 N 5th St, Shelton | Mason | 360-427-9670 ext. 732 | $3.00 |
| Okanogan County Auditor's Office 149 N 3rd Avenue, Okanogan | Okanogan | (509) 422-7240 | $3.00 |
| Pacific County Auditor's Office 300 Memorial Drive, South Bend | Pacific | 360-875-9318 or 360-875-9318 | $3.00 |
| Pend Oreille County Auditor Pend Oreille County
Courthouse – 2nd Floor
Auditor’s Office
625 W 4th Street, Newport | Pend Oreille | (509) 447-6474 | $3.00 |
| Pierce County Auditor’s Office 2401 S. 35th St., Rm 200, Tacoma | Pierce | 253-798-7427 | $3.00 |
| San Juan County Auditors 350 Court Street
1st Floor, Friday Harbor | San Juan | 360-378-2161 | $3.00 |
| Skagit County Auditor Administration Building, Room 201
700 S. Second Street, Mount Vernon | Skagit | (360) 416-1700 | $3.00 |
| Skamania County Auditor’s Office 240 NW Vancouver Ave, Room 27, Stevenson | Skamania | (509) 427-3730 | $3.00 |
| Snohomish County Auditor Admin. West building, 1st floor
3000 Rockefeller Ave. (M/S 505), Everett | Snohomish | 425-388-3693 or 425-388-3483 | $3.00 |
| Spokane County Auditor's Office 1116 W Broadway Avenue, Spokane | Spokane | 509-477-2270 | $3.00 |
| Stevens County Auditor's Office 215 South Oak Street
Room # 106, Colville | Stevens | (509) 684-7512 | $3.00 |
| Thurston County Auditor 3000 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia | Thurston | 360-786-5224 | $3.00 |
| Wahkiakum County Auditor 64 Main Street, Cathlamet | Wahkiakum | 360-795-3219 | $3.00 |
| Walla Walla County Auditor 315 West Main St.
Second Floor, Rm 201, Walla Walla | Walla Walla | 509-524- 2549 | $3.00 |
| Whatcom County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue
Suite 103, Bellingham | Whatcom | 360-778-5100 | $1980.00 |
| Whitman County Auditor's Department 400 N Main Street, Colfax | Whitman | 509-397-6270 | $3.00 |
| Yakima County Auditor's Office 128 N 2nd St. Rm 117, Yakima | Yakima | 509-574-1400 | $3.00 |
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Washington marriage certificate FAQs
How much does a Washington marriage certificate cost?
A certified Washington marriage certificate costs $25.00 ($25), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $25. County offices that publish their own fee charge between $3.00 and $1980.00.
How long does it take to get a marriage certificate in Washington?
Standard processing is 1-3 weeks. Expedited service: For mail-in requests, only expedited shipping is available With vitalchek, 3-7 business days (For mail-in requests, only expedited shipping is available - $15 or $26.35). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a marriage certificate in Washington?
34 Washington offices across 34 counties issue marriage records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Washington Department of Health - Center for Health Statistics), or order online.
Who can request a Washington marriage certificate?
Washington issues certified copies to: Not Restricted.
Can I order a Washington marriage certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Washington marriage certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Washington Public Records Act (PRA). Fees and processing times are set by Washington and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.