Online Ordination in Washington

No Registration Required

Washington accepts online ordinations and does not require ministers to register with the government before performing marriages.

Washington Rev. Code § 26.04.050

Registration

No Registration Required

Marriage License

Marriage licenses are obtained from the County Auditor. There is a 3-day waiting period. The license is valid for 60 days.

Key Requirements

  • Proof of ordination
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • +1 more

Who Can Officiate

  • Ordained ministers or priests of any denomination
  • Judges and court commissioners
  • +1 more

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Washington Counties(39)

Select a county below to see local officiant requirements, marriage license info, and clerk contact details.

Adams CountyAsotin CountyBenton CountyChelan CountyClallam CountyClark CountyColumbia CountyCowlitz CountyDouglas CountyFerry CountyFranklin CountyGarfield CountyGrant CountyGrays Harbor CountyIsland CountyJefferson CountyKing CountyKitsap CountyKittitas CountyKlickitat CountyLewis CountyLincoln CountyMason CountyOkanogan CountyPacific CountyPend Oreille CountyPierce CountySan Juan CountySkagit CountySkamania CountySnohomish CountySpokane CountyStevens CountyThurston CountyWahkiakum CountyWalla Walla CountyWhatcom CountyWhitman CountyYakima County

Disclaimer: Marriage laws change frequently and can vary by county. The information on this page is provided for general guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Always verify current requirements with the local county clerk's office where the wedding will take place before officiating any ceremony.

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