• Both applicants must be at least 18 years old and have current government-issued photo ID as proof of age and current legal name.  The name on your ID must match the name on the application and certificate.
• Blood tests and physical exams are not required to obtain a marriage license.
• Applicants do not have to be residents of the state of Washington to obtain a marriage license. The license is only valid for weddings that are performed within the state of Washington.
• Proof of divorce from a previous spouse, or death of a spouse, is not required to obtain a marriage license. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the final decree of divorce is filed before applying for a new marriage license.
• You will need to know your Social Security number (if applicable). You will also need to know your birth state/country and your parents' birth names and state/country.

Witnesses

Witnesses are not necessary to apply for a license, but state law requires that at least two witnesses be present at the ceremony. Witnesses should be at least 14 years of age.

Application Fee  

There is a $72 fee that can be paid in debit/credit cards (convenience fee applies), or by cashier's check/money order. Personal checks are not accepted. This fee is due in our office at completion of processing your application and is non-refundable.