Instant certificate. Valid for life. Legally recognized in Washington.
Get Ordained NowBest months for an outdoor ceremony here: June, July & August (avg 61°F)
Scenic settings for a ceremony: Bunch Lake, Bents Island & Carlisle Lakes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2023 Population Estimates, ACS 5-year estimates & 2020 Census. Wedding estimate: population × Washington's 2023 CDC marriage rate. Ceremony months: NOAA county climate normals, 1995–2024. Places: USGS Geographic Names Information System.
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Plan ahead3 days waiting period after getting the license · 2 witnesses must sign
Online ordination accepted
No registration required
Documents typically requested:
Washington accepts online ordinations with no registration required. Verify with the county auditor.
Washington allows ordained ministers to solemnize marriages without prior registration.
Washington Rev. Code § 26.04.050Grays Harbor County Auditor's Office
100 W Broadway Ste 3, Montesano, WA 98563
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Get ordained online through the Church of Pride for $20. Your ordination is instant, valid for life, and recognized under First Amendment protections. Confirm local requirements with the Grays Harbor County County clerk before officiating.
Confirm Requirements
Call (360) 249-3842 and confirm that Grays Harbor County accepts your online ordination. Ask about any documents you’ll need to present.
Prepare Your Documents
Have your ordination certificate ready for the ceremony and to present to the clerk if asked.
Perform the Ceremony
Officiate the wedding ceremony. Make sure both parties and any required witnesses sign the marriage license. Keep the tone personal and celebratory — this is their day.
Return the License
Return the signed marriage license before the deadline — confirm timing with the clerk’s office. This is a critical step — the marriage isn’t official until the license is filed.
Yes — Grays Harbor County accepts online ordination for wedding officiants. Washington accepts online ordinations with no registration required. Verify with the county auditor.
No — Grays Harbor County does not require officiants to register before performing a wedding.
2 witnesses must sign the marriage license.
Grays Harbor County Auditor's Office — 100 W Broadway Ste 3, Montesano, WA 98563 — phone (360) 249-3842.
Get ordained with the Church of Pride. $20, instant certificate, valid for life.
Get Ordained — $20Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Marriage laws change frequently and can vary by county. Always verify current requirements with the local county clerk's office before officiating any ceremony. Information was last reviewed 2026-02-20.