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Marriage Licenses

 

Office Hours

Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to noon, 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

Friday, 9:00am to noon, 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Closed from noon to 1:00pm every day.

Please allow a half hour to complete transactions before posted lunch and end-of-day closing times.  

 

Location

1st Floor Administration Building-East

Snohomish County Courthouse Complex

3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, Washington.

 

Mailing Address

Snohomish County Auditor

Attn:  Marriage Licensing

3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 204

Everett, Washington 98201.

 

Phone

425-388-3483

 

Application and License Fee

$64.00 - Cash, Money Orders, Cashier's Check, or Visa / Mastercard only. No personal checks accepted; no refunds issued

 

Application Instructions

Couples may apply for a marriage license in-person or by mail.  When completing the marriage application, use black ink only. Both parties must sign the application before a deputy auditor (or a notary public if the application is by mail).  A marriage license will be given to the parties upon receipt of the completed application and fee. 

 

The license is not valid (cannot be used) until the third full day after the application is filed and expires 60 days from the date the application is filed.  For example, if the application is made on Monday, the first day it can be used is Thursday.  The 3 day waiting period cannot be waived under any circumstance, including court order.

 

Submitting By Mail

If applying by mail, please submit completed and notarized application and payment at least 30 days prior to the ceremony to ensure sufficient processing and return mail time. 

 

When printing the marriage application, please ensure the printed application quality is clear and legible. This will prevent the possible rejection of your document by Snohomish County Recording Staff.

 

Payment for applications submitted by mail is by money orders or cashier checks only.  No personal checks accepted. Make payment payble to Snohomish County Auditor.  Please include a contact name, address and phone number where you may be reached if necessary.

 

Age Requirements

Legal age for both parties is 18 years old.  Witnesses or blood tests are not required to obtain a marriage license in the State of Washington. 

 

17 Year Olds

One parent or legal guardian must accompany 17 year old applicant and sign the marriage application form granting consent.  Parent must have authority to consent to marriage.  Legal guardians must provide original or a certified copy of the legal guardianship documents.

 

16 Year Olds or Younger

Applicants must have the consent of Superior Court.  In Snohomish County, please contact Family Court Investigations at 425-388-3140 for more information.

 

Forms and Additional Links

  • Application for a Marriage License 
  • Printing a Marriage License Supplemental - Affidavit of Guardian (pdf) 
  • Printing a Marriage License Supplemental - Affidavit of Translator (pdf)
  • Documents required if applicants are 17 years of age and younger
  • Who can perform your marriage ceremony 
  • Changing your name after marriage 
  • Obtaining certified copies of marriage records 
  • Marriage License Fees
  • How to obtain a marriage license in Snohomish County
  • Marriages - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Note: Forms are in the Adobe PDF format.

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