Residency Requirements

Do applicants have to reside in Washington State?
No. There is no residency requirement to obtain a Washington State marriage license. However, the marriage ceremony must be performed in Washington State.

Divorced Applicants

If the applicants are divorced, do they need to provide divorce papers?
No.
 
Under what circumstances can a person apply for a marriage license before they are divorced?
Under no circumstances. A divorce must be final and filed before applicants can apply for a license. If a divorce is granted, and the paperwork filed on a Tuesday, for example, the couple must wait until Wednesday to file an application.

3-Day Waiting Period

Under what circumstances can the 3-day waiting period be waived?
There are no circumstances where the 3-day waiting period can be waived