Application must be made a minimum of 3 days prior to marriage as there is a 3 day waiting period and no exceptions can be made. License is valid for 60 days. Who can perform a Marriage Ceremony State law prescribes who can perform marriage ceremonies. Under RCW 26.04.050, active and retired justices of the Supreme Court, judges of the Court of Appeals, judges of the Superior Courts, Superior Court Commissioners, and any regularly licensed or ordained minister or any priest of any church or religious denomination, and judges of court of limited jurisdiction. Washington State does not license ministers, this is a function of the religious affiliation.
All marriage records are a matter of public record.