Pierce County, Washington
County clerk guides for Pierce County.
Pierce County, Washington marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Pierce County, Washington, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $172 (a certified copy of the certificate is an additional $3). |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | 3 days after issuance — Washington's statewide wait cannot be waived under any circumstances. |
| License validity | 60 days, beginning after the 3-day waiting period ends. |
| Documents / ID required | Valid government-issued photo ID for both applicants. |
| Where & how to apply | Complete the online application at PierceCountyWa.gov/Marriage, then come to the Auditor's Office in person — both applicants together — to complete issuance. Appointments are recommended; a limited number of same-day walk-in slots are available based on capacity. Applying by mail with a notarized application is also an option. |
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Washington rules that apply in Pierce County, Washington
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 Pierce County, Washington is $172. 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 →
Pierce County, Washington 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 |
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| King County | $169 standard |
| Snohomish County | $170 standard |
| Thurston County | $172 standard |
| Pierce County, Washington | $172 standard |
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