Obtaining a Marriage License in The

Royal Ocean Events Inc.

Specializing in Cruise Ship and Destination Weddings

Obtaining a Marriage license in the

State of Washington

Washington State law requires a 3-day waiting period before a marriage license becomes valid. This means that you must wait at least three full days after the application is filed before the marriage ceremony can be performed. The license is valid for a period of 60 days from the date issued. To prevent an invalid license please make sure you do not send the application prior to 60 days before your wedding date.

Requirements:

·  Both parties must be 18 years or older

·  A witness is not required

·  If you are divorced, it must be final and filed before applying for the license

·  No blood test, identification, birth certificates or divorce papers are required

Fees

Note: Personal checks, cashier's checks, money orders, or cash (in-person only) are accepted forms of payment. Check should be made payable to King County Recorders. Starter checks are not acceptable. Please include a current return address on all correspondence.

•Marriage license application fee is $66 per couple

Applications in person: The following are acceptable forms of identification: US passport, US passport card, US military ID, Permanent resident card, Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) or foreign gov't issued passport

Both the Groom and Bride can visit any of our locations, bring photo ID and pay the $66.00 USD fee in cash no debit or credit cards are accepted (prices are subject to change), complete the application, and the license will be issued at that time. The license can not be used, however, until the 3 day waiting period has expired.

Applications by mail:

Applications by mail are processed at the downtown Seattle office only. Send completed (using current, full legal names) signed and notarized application along with money order or cashiers check made payable to King County Marriage Licensing. No cash or personal checks. We recommend calling the Seattle office 206-477-6620 (ask to be transferred to the Marriage License desk) to verify receipt of the application. The license will not be mailed back to you; it will need to be picked up during regular business hours. It can be picked up for you for an additional fee ~ please ask for details.

Address: King County Marriage Licensing Division

King County Administration Building

500 Fourth Ave, Suite 430

Seattle, Washington 98104

Telephone : 206-477-6620 Ask to be transferred to the Marriage license desk

Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm except holidays

5048 48th Avenue, Delta, B.C. Canada, V4K 1V8

888-475-5511