Spokane County marriage licenses are issued by the County Auditor’s Office at the Spokane County Courthouse; both applicants must apply together at the counter, since there is no online-only application option here.
| License fee | $162 ($159 application fee + $3 certified copy fee), payable by cash, check, or credit/debit card. This reflects the $100 statewide surcharge added to every Washington marriage license fee effective July 27, 2025. |
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| Waiting period | 3 days after issuance (Washington statewide rule) — cannot be waived under any circumstances. |
| Documents / ID required | Valid government-issued photo ID showing birth date for each applicant (driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID). Applicants must also know both Social Security numbers and provide both parents’ full legal names, including mother’s maiden name, and parents’ birthplaces. |
| License validity | 60 days, beginning after the mandatory 3-day waiting period ends (Washington statewide rule); the ceremony must fall between 3 and 63 days after the application date. |
| Where & how to apply | Both applicants must appear together in person at the Auditor’s Recording & Marriage counter, 1st floor of the Spokane County Courthouse, 1116 W Broadway Ave, Spokane. If one applicant truly cannot appear, that person can sign the application before a notary public in advance, and the other applicant completes the process alone. |
| Office hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. |
Special notes
Frequently asked questions
Can we apply online for a Spokane County marriage license?
No. Unlike some Washington counties, Spokane County requires both applicants to appear together in person at the Auditor’s counter; there is no online-only application.
Why is Spokane County’s fee so much higher than it used to be?
Washington State added a flat $100 surcharge to every marriage license statewide, effective July 27, 2025, to fund a Domestic Violence Co-Responder Grant Program, which is reflected in Spokane’s current $162 total.
Can the 3-day waiting period be waived in Spokane County?
No. Washington’s 3-day waiting period cannot be waived under any circumstances, statewide.
Last verified: September 2026
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