Search kingcounty.gov Search KingCounty.gov Home How do I... Services About King County Departments Records and Licensing Services (RALS) Recorder's Office Online records search Marriage licensing Marriage FAQ Request a copy Record a document Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) Surveys, plats, and condos Registered land (Torrens) Community Service Centers (CSCs) Payment Information Restrictive covenants Home Records and Licensing Services (RALS) Recorder's Office Marriage licensing Marriage licensing Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! King County wants to make applying for and picking up your marriage license quick and easy. Things to remember In-person services closed. Plan ahead and allow more time for processing. The King County Recorder's Office, located in the King County Administration Building in downtown Seattle, is currently closed for walk-in service. Please see the links below for alternative service delivery options. Staff are also available by phone at 206-477-6620 or kcrocust@kingcounty.gov to assist customers. Do not wait until the last minute! Due to staffing issues because of the pandemic, we cannot guarantee a three-day turnaround on marriage licenses. We are running a few days behind in marriage applications and a week behind in processing marriage certificates. Order copies of documents Send documents to be recorded by mail 3 Day Waiting Period, 60 Day Expiration When we issue a marriage license, Washington state law requires a three-day waiting period before you can use it. Licenses are valid for 60 days after the three-day waiting period. A license issued today would be valid for use between December 1, 2021 and January 29, 2022. Ceremony Date Pick your wedding ceremony date and the dates below it will show when you should obtain your marriage license. Don't wait til the last minute! January February March April May June July August September October November December 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 You must obtain your license between September 27, 2021 and November 25, 2021. Before you start 1. Get a marriage license 2. Have the ceremony 3. After the wedding Applicant Requirements Both applicants must currently be unmarried. Both applicants must be at least 18 years old or can meet the age requirements. Both applicants must not be nearer of kin to each other than second cousins, whole or half blood. Both applicants must have current photo ID: U.S. passport, U.S. passport card, U.S. military ID, permanent resident card, driver's license or state photo ID card issued by the Department of Licensing (DOL), or foreign government issued passport. The couple must pay a $69 application fee. Age Requirements Applicants must be at least 18 years old, unless they satisfy the requirements for underage applicants listed below. 17-year-olds can apply if one of the following conditions is met: A parent or legal guardian submits a notarized statement of consent (available at any marriage licensing location). Please bring a certified copy of the applicant's birth certificate or documents establishing legal guardianship. The applicant is legally emancipated and takes the court-certified copy of the emancipation document with them to apply. Applicants under age 17 can apply only when the age requirement is waived by a superior court judge of the county in which one of the parties resides. Each party to the marriage that is under 17 years of age must present a waiver specifically naming them. Residency and Citizenship Requirements Marriage license applicants do not have to reside in Washington State or King County. 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 where the wedding ceremony will take place. A marriage license obtained in Washington State cannot 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. Location A marriage license purchased from any county in Washington State can be used to get married anywhere in the state. If you plan to marry in another state or country, you must apply for its marriage license and comply with its laws for getting married. A marriage in another jurisdiction is valid in Washington State if it is not prohibited by Washington state law. Have questions? Check out our frequently asked questions for information such as how to get copies of your marriage license or certificate, if a child can be a witness, and many more. Eager spouses-to-be lined up to be among the first marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples in King County starting at midnight on December 6, 2012. Standard Forms and Documents Affidavit for Correction of Marriages that took place in Washington State Marriage License Application (paper application) Marriage Supplemental Application Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce certificates Apostilles, Secretary of State The contents of this webpage are not intended as a comprehensive digest on marriage licensing and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any questions or concerns about your legal rights or obligations, we encourage you to seek the advice of an attorney. Recorder's Office King County Administration Building 500 Fourth Ave., Suite 430 Seattle, WA 98104 Get directions Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 206-477-6620 kcrocust@kingcounty.gov Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Recording ends at 3:30 p.m. Holidays and Site Closures Last Updated July 15, 2020 Share Tweet Print Information for... Do more online Get help Español Information for Residents Businesses Job seekers Volunteers King County employees Do more online Trip Planner Property tax information & payment Jail inmate look up Parcel viewer or iMap Public records More online tools... Get help Contact us Customer service Phone list Employee directory Subscribe to alerts Languages En Español © King County, WA 2021 Privacy Accessibility Terms of use