Marriage Licensing
King County Administration Building, Room 311
500 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
206-296-4021
206-205-8396 FAX

Recorded Information
1-800-325-6165   X6-4021

Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30

kcrocust@kingcounty.gov

King County Marriage Licensing

Marriage licensing is a function of the King County Recorder's Office.

General information:

  • A Washington marriage license is valid in Washington State only.
  • The application fee is $64.00 cash/money order/cashier's check (personal checks are not accepted).
  • There is a 3-day waiting period before the marriage can take place.
  • A marriage license is valid for 60 days.
  • A blood test or physical exam is not required in Washington State.
  • Mailed applications may be notarized and returned for processing but original application must be submitted (fee must be included and must be money order or cashier's check only).
  • For more information, click on the links below or contact the Recorder's Office at (206) 296-4021.

Special information on same-sex marriages from the Washington Secretary of State

Applying for a Marriage License

Getting Married

Certified Copies of Marriage Records

Name Change after Marriage

Related Links

Washington State Law Governing Marriage: Revised Code of Washington (RCW)

Annulment of Marriage

Filing for Divorce

Domestic Partnerships

Disclaimer

The contents of this webpage are not intended as a comprehensive digest on marriage licensing and should not be construed as legal interpretation of the law or advice. If you have any questions or concerns about your legal rights or obligations with regard to marriage, you are encouraged to seek the advice of an attorney.