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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

  1. 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Washington office.
  2. 2In person. Visit one of the 34 county offices that issue marriage records; most print certified copies while you wait.
  3. 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
  • Email
  • 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
Hours
Public access to office is by appointment only, but phone service is available 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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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.

OfficeFee
Chelan County Auditor
350 Orondo Ave, Suite 202, Wenatchee
$3.00
Clallam County Auditor’s Office
223 E 4th Street Suite 1, Port Angeles
$3.00
Clark County Auditor's Office
Clark County Public Service Center 1300 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor Joint Lobby, Vancouver
$3.00
Cowlitz County Auditor's Office
207 N 4th Ave. Room 206, Kelso
$3.00
Douglas County Auditors
213 S. Rainier Street, Waterville
$3.00
Ferry County Auditor
350 E Delaware Ave #2, Republic
$3.00
Franklin County Auditor's Office
1016 N 4th Avenue, Pasco
$3.00
Garfield County Auditor's Office
789 Main Street, Pomeroy
$4.00
Grant County Auditor
35 C Street NW, Ephrata
$3.00
Grays Harbor County Auditor's Office
100 W. Broadway, Suite 2, Montesano
$3.00
Island County Auditor
1 NE 7th Street Administration Building, Coupeville
$3.00
Jefferson County Auditor's Office
1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend
$3.00
Kitsap County Auditor
619 Division St., Port Orchard
$3.00
Kittitas County Auditor
205 W 5th Ave, Suite 105, Ellensburg
$3.00
Klickitat County Auditor's Office
205 S Columbus Ave Room 203, Goldendale
$3.00
Lewis County Auditor
351 NW North Street, Chehalis
$3.00
Lincoln County Auditor’s Office
Lincoln County Court House Auditor’s Office 1st floor 450 Logan, Davenport
$3.00
Mason County Auditor’s Office
411 N 5th St, Shelton
$3.00
Okanogan County Auditor's Office
149 N 3rd Avenue, Okanogan
$3.00
Pacific County Auditor's Office
300 Memorial Drive, South Bend
$3.00
Pend Oreille County Auditor
Pend Oreille County Courthouse – 2nd Floor Auditor’s Office 625 W 4th Street, Newport
$3.00
Pierce County Auditor’s Office
2401 S. 35th St., Rm 200, Tacoma
$3.00
San Juan County Auditors
350 Court Street 1st Floor, Friday Harbor
$3.00
Skagit County Auditor
Administration Building, Room 201 700 S. Second Street, Mount Vernon
$3.00
Skamania County Auditor’s Office
240 NW Vancouver Ave, Room 27, Stevenson
$3.00
Snohomish County Auditor
Admin. West building, 1st floor 3000 Rockefeller Ave. (M/S 505), Everett
$3.00
Spokane County Auditor's Office
1116 W Broadway Avenue, Spokane
$3.00
Stevens County Auditor's Office
215 South Oak Street Room # 106, Colville
$3.00
Thurston County Auditor
3000 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia
$3.00
Wahkiakum County Auditor
64 Main Street, Cathlamet
$3.00
Walla Walla County Auditor
315 West Main St. Second Floor, Rm 201, Walla Walla
$3.00
Whatcom County Auditor
311 Grand Avenue Suite 103, Bellingham
$1980.00
Whitman County Auditor's Department
400 N Main Street, Colfax
$3.00
Yakima County Auditor's Office
128 N 2nd St. Rm 117, Yakima
$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.