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

Residency and Citizenship Requirements

  • Marriage license applicants do not have to reside in Washington State.
  • A marriage license purchased from any county in Washington State can be used to get married anywhere in Washington State.
    • Applicants do not have to apply for their marriage license in the county in which they reside.
    • Applicants do not have to apply for their marriage license in the county where the wedding ceremony will take place.
  • A marriage license purchased in Washington State can not be used to get married in another state or country.
  • Applicants are not required to have a U.S. Social Security number in order to obtain a marriage license. However, one of the marriage license forms requires the inclusion of one's Social Security number OR the applicant's signature on a declaration that they do not have a U.S. Social Security number. This will not impair the couple's ability to receive their marriage license.