Check with the agency or organization requesting the marriage record to determine the document they will accept. For marriages that occurred before , contact the county auditor's office in the county the marriage license was obtained. Before you can get married in some countries, that country may require a document stating you are not currently married. This is known as a single status letter. Visit the Single Status Letter page for more information. Divorce certificates are also known as a certificate of dissolution.
It may take up to five 5 months from the date of divorce for a divorce record to be sent to the Department of Health. If you were divorced within the past five 5 months, you need to contact the county superior court clerk where the divorce was finalized. The Department of Health does not have divorce decrees. Divorce certificates serve as official one page documents printed on certified security paper stating two parties were divorced on a specific date.
The Department of Health has divorce certificates for divorces from January 1, , to present. Divorce decrees are several paged documents explaining the terms of the divorce. You can obtain a divorce decrees from the county superior court clerk , not the Department of Health. For divorces that occurred before January 1, , contact the county superior court clerk where the divorce was finalized.
Before you can get married in some countries, the country may require a document stating you are not currently married. A single status letter states that you are not currently married to anyone in Washington state. Before you can get married in some countries, the country will require a document stating you are not currently married. You should contact the country where you will get married to find out if they require confirmation of single status.
Anyone who resided in Washington state for a period of time can order a single status letter. The single status letter will say we do not have any record that you are currently married. We can only provide the confirmation from the time you are 18 or from the time of a previous divorce.
The cost will depend on how many years we need to search for records to confirm that you have never been married or that you are divorced. A customer service representative will provide you with the total cost when you order the letter. Single status letters require different information depending on your circumstances. A trained customer service representative will ask you the right questions to get you the information you need.
To use a certified document issued in Washington state, like a marriage or divorce certificate, in another country for official purposes you may need an apostille from the Secretary of State.
Visit the apostille web page for more information. Visit our COVID page for the latest updates, vaccine information , testing locations and data dashboard. Vital Records. Section: Adoptions Adoptions. Adoption Law SHB Adoption Registration - Born in Washington State. Original Pre-Adoption Birth Certificate. Section: Certificate Correction Certificate Correction. Your application must be notarized. Please include at least one phone number where you can be reached during the day. Packets will be returned by Priority Mail or FedEx once your application has been processed.
If you have questions, please contact us at kcrocust kingcounty. In-person services closed. Plan ahead and allow more time for processing. Please see the links below for alternative service delivery options. Staff are also available by phone at or kcrocust kingcounty. Do not wait until the last minute! Due to staffing issues because of the pandemic, we cannot guarantee a three-day turnaround on marriage licenses.
We are running a few days behind in marriage applications and a week behind in processing marriage certificates. Order copies of documents Send documents to be recorded by mail. Ceremony Date Pick your wedding ceremony date and the dates below it will show when you should obtain your marriage license. Before you start 1. Get a marriage license 2. Have the ceremony 3. After the wedding Applicant Requirements Both applicants must currently be unmarried.
Both applicants must be at least 18 years old or can meet the age requirements. Both applicants must not be nearer of kin to each other than second cousins, whole or half blood. Both applicants must have current photo ID: U. Age Requirements Applicants must be at least 18 years old, unless they satisfy the requirements for underage applicants listed below.
Please bring a certified copy of the applicant's birth certificate or documents establishing legal guardianship. The applicant is legally emancipated and takes the court-certified copy of the emancipation document with them to apply. Applicants under age 17 can apply only when the age requirement is waived by a superior court judge of the county in which one of the parties resides. Each party to the marriage that is under 17 years of age must present a waiver specifically naming them.
A marriage license purchased from any county in Washington State can be used to get married anywhere in Washington State. Applicants do not have to apply for their marriage license in the county where the wedding ceremony will take place.
A marriage license obtained in Washington State cannot be used to get married in another state or country. Applicants are not required to have a U. Social Security number in order to obtain a marriage license. However, one of the marriage license forms requires the inclusion of one's Social Security number OR the applicant's signature on a declaration that they do not have a U. Social Security number. This will not impair the couple's ability to receive their marriage license.
Our office is available by phone and email. Monday-Friday from am to pm. Before applying for a marriage application, please answer the following question: Do you have a scheduled officiant and a firm date for the ceremony? If yes, please follow the steps below: Complete the On-line Application At the time the marriage license is issued, there is a 3-day waiting period BEFORE you can get married Example: If we issue the license on Wednesday, you can get married the following Saturday You have up to 60 days to get married after the 3-day waiting period is over The marriage license is only valid in Washington State it will not be valid if the ceremony takes place in any other state Both parties must be present in our office by 4 pm to complete the application process if either or both parties cannot be present, please see information regarding our notary packet option Valid government-issued photo ID is required when you come in to apply Both parties will be required to provide their Social Security Numbers at time of payment.
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