Marriage Information

 
Same Gender Marriage:

With the passage of Referendum 74, same gender couples will be able to apply for marriage licenses beginning on Thursday, December 6, 2012. The Auditor’s Office staff can only answer questions related to the marriage application process. We cannot answer questions related to the effects of marriage, such as legal name change, impact on benefits or recognition in other states. Legal Voice, a nonprofit entity, has developed a series of questions and answers that may be useful to same gender couples. FAQ for Same Gender Couples by Legal Voice

 
Office Hours:

 
 Effective January 2, 2010, the Recording Department will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m and Friday 8:30 am to 1:00pm, Excluding Holidays.  Please arrive in our office no later than 30 minutes prior to closing to allow sufficient time to process your application.

 
Location:

 
Spokane County Courthouse
1st Floor, Auditor's Office - Recording & Marriage Licenses
1116 W Broadway Avenue
Spokane, WA 99260

 
Mailing Address:

 
Spokane County Auditor's Office
Attention: Marriages
1116 W Broadway Avenue
Spokane, WA 99260
 
OR
 
Spokane County Auditor's Office
Attention: Marriages
P.O. Box 2353
Spokane, WA 99210

 
Telephone:

 
(509) 477-2271

 
Fees:

 
The fee is $55.00, cash or check only.  A certified copy fee is $3.00, for a total of $58.00.

 
Application Instructions:

 
Both parties must sign the application before a notary public or deputy Auditor.
 
Please be prepared to provide a current picture ID such as a Driver's License, State issued ID card, Military ID, or a Passport. 

Both parties must supply information about their parents: Name of mother and father; state or country (if born outside the United States); the maiden name of each party's mother.  Special care should be made to provide the correct spelling of names.  
 
The marriage license will be given to the parties upon application.  The ceremony must occur in the State of Washington and be performed between 3 and 63 days of application.  The 3 day waiting period cannot be waived.  The person performing the ceremony must be a judge, a retired judge, or an ordained minister or similar official of any religious organization.  You may contact a judge from the following list:
 
District Court Judge (509) 477-2901
Superior Court Judge (509) 477-5790
Court of Appeals Judge (509) 456-4033
Municipal Court Judge (509) 622-5867

 
Application Requirements:

 
Age: The legal age for both parties is 18 years old.   If the applicant(s) are 17 years old they must each be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to sign the marriage application granting consent.  The parent must have the authority to consent to marriage.  Legal guardians must provide an original or a certified copy of the legal guardianship documents.

Spouse/Partner: Applicants cannot have a current living spouse or registered domestic partner, unless the partner is the other party to this marriage.

Misc: Witnesses or blood tests are not required to obtain a marriage license in the State of Washington. 

 
Certified Copies:

 
To obtain a certified copy of a marriage certificate by mail, you will need to send a check payable to the Spokane County Auditor along with the names of each party at the time of application and the date of the marriage.  A certified copy of the marriage certificate is $3.00.  Our marriage records can also be accessed at the Washington State Digital Archives or in our office.