Skamania County, WA
Online Marriage Application
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Welcome to the Skamania County Online Marriage Application System

Congratulations on your decision to get married! Completing the process for your marriage license can be done in three easy steps:

  1. Complete this online application (make sure to fill out all fields) and click the Finish button when done.
  2. Come into the Skamania County Auditor’s Office to show your proof of identity, sign your forms, and pay for the license.
  3. After the marriage ceremony is done, return the license to our office so it can be recorded.

$62.00 license fee is non-refundable.

  • Cash
  • Credit/Debit Cards
  • Money Order
  • Cashier's Check

Requirements/Eligibility

You must meet these requirements in order to be considered eligible to apply for a marriage license. Blood tests and medical exams are not required.

Both applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must have photo ID.

Witnesses are not necessary to apply for a license, but state law requires that at least two witnesses be present at the ceremony. If you have questions about who can perform your ceremony in the State of Washington, please review RCW 26.04.050.

License Conditions

Licenses may be obtained in any county in Washington, and can only be used in the State of Washington. Applicants do not have to be residents of the State of Washington to obtain a marriage license. No extensions of time or refunds of money are made once the license is issued.

Waiting Period
There is a three-day waiting period from the day the license is purchased until it can be used.

Expiration
Marriage license is void and non-refundable if marriage does not take place within 60 days of issue.

Certified Copy

Once the marriage has taken place, and the completed marriage license is returned to the County Auditor, one certified copy will be provided to the applicant. Additional certified copies of the license can be obtained from the County Auditor for $3.00.

Legal Copies
The certified document is considered the legal copy, and can be used by the applicants to change their name on items like a driver's license or social security card.

If an issued license is lost or destroyed, it can be replaced at the County Auditor’s office.

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