Marriage License Requirements in Washington
Washington’s 3-day waiting period is mandatory statewide with no exceptions. Requirements below apply statewide; fees and application methods are set by each county’s Auditor or Recorder’s Office.
| Minimum age to marry | 18 without consent; 17-year-olds may marry with parental consent. Under 17 cannot marry. |
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| Waiting period | 3 days after the license is issued — this cannot be waived under any circumstances, including by court order. |
| License validity | 60 days, beginning after the 3-day waiting period ends. |
| Blood test required | No |
Counties we cover in Washington
Requirements above are set by Washington state law and apply the same way in every county. The fee, hours, and exact application process are set locally — select your county above for those specifics.