How do I obtain a certified marriage license certificate in Washington?
Determine the CountyDetermine the county in Washington where the marriage was recorded. County auditors have the responsibility of recording legal documents, including marriage records. Statewide digital archives are maintained online by the Secretary of State and have search options available using the names of the bride and groom. If the certificate is not available there, search the individual county’s records or visit the county auditor’s office.Submit the Copy Request FormObtain a certified copy of the marriage certificate by following the procedures established by the county auditor’s office and paying the administrative fee. For example, in King County, a Copy Request Form should be completed with the requestor’s name and address and the name of the bride and groom and date of their marriage. The form must then be mailed to the recorder’s office with the applicable fee. In 2010, the fee is $3.00 for the first page of a certified copy.Visit the County OfficeVisit the county offic
