King County, Washington
County clerk guides for King County.
King County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in King County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $169. |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | 3 days after issuance (Washington statewide rule) — cannot be waived under any circumstances. |
| License validity | 60 days, beginning after the mandatory 3-day waiting period ends (Washington statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Completed marriage license application, valid ID for both applicants, current legal names (not intended post-marriage names). Mail applications require a notarized signature. |
| Where & how to apply | Start online at the Recorder's website and finish in person at the King County Customer Service Center (201 S. Jackson St., Suite 204, Seattle), or apply entirely by mail with a notarized application and check or money order. |
Full King County marriage license guide →
Washington rules that apply in King County
These come from Washington state law, so they are the same in every county:
- Minimum age to marry: 18 without consent; 17-year-olds may marry with parental consent. Under 17 cannot marry.
- 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
How the fee compares
The standard fee we have verified for King County is $169. Across the 81 counties and cities ClerkGuide has researched so far, standard fees run from $20 to $172, with a median of $76 — so this one is among the highest. See fees state by state →
King County vs. other Washington counties
Fees are set locally, so they can differ noticeably even inside one state. Here is how the Washington counties we cover line up, cheapest first:
| Spokane County | $162 standard |
|---|---|
| King County | $169 standard |
| Snohomish County | $170 standard |
| Thurston County | $172 standard |
| Pierce County, Washington | $172 standard |
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