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.

Applying for a Marriage License

Getting Married

Certified Copies of Marriage Records

Name Change after Marriage