Resources for obtaining a marriage license
Both applicants must provide photo ID that proves they are at least 18 years of age, or provide the required consent forms (contact your county auditor for details).
In Washington state, your marriage license is not valid until three days after you’ve signed the application and paid the license fee. The license is then valid for 60 days.
Witnesses are not necessary to apply for a license. You can apply in the county you live in in even if you are getting married in a different Washington state county (this makes it a little more convenient if you need to pick up extra copies at the auditor’s office later).
Whatcom County
Online applications: bit.ly/2oPmUR8
License fee: $62
Whatcom County Auditor’s Office
Recording Division
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360/778-5100
Website: bit.ly/2zPKXjg
Email: recording@co.whatcom.wa.us
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Skagit County
Online applications: bit.ly/3GS25ty
License fee: $64
Skagit County Auditor’s Office
Administration Building, Room 201
700 S. 2nd Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: 360/416-1704
Email: screcording@co.skagit.wa.us
Website: bit.ly/2iW5Juk
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
San Juan County
Online applications: bit.ly/32g2sGF
License fee: $62
San Juan County Courthouse,
First Floor
350 Court Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Phone: 360/378-2161
Website: bit.ly/2AVNeNG
Email: auditorcs@sanjuanco.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Island County
Online applications: not available
License fee: $60
Island County Auditor’s Office
1 NE 7th Street
Coupeville, WA 98239
Phone: 360/240-5540
Website: bit.ly/2kpTHJR
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Snohomish County
Online applications: bit.ly/2pJY7yn
License fee: $70
Snohomish County Auditor’s Office
3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 204
Everett, WA 98201
Phone: 425/388-3483
Website: bit.ly/2pJY7yn
Email: contact.recording@snoco.org
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Please come at least 30 minutes before closing time.
King County
Online applications: bit.ly/3qtgcvT
License fee: $69
516 3rd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206/477-9521
Website: bit.ly/3JiQUtb
Email: kcrocust@kingcounty.gov
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
