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Current
Pricing
Is
there a charge for rehearsals?
Do we need witnesses?
Is
Counseling required?
Washington State Marriage License
Information
Waiting Period
Marriage License Fee
Where
to obtain Marriage License
Current
Pricing:
As
of January 1, 2008 my standard fee is $225. This
fee covers phone calls, emails, and up to three meetings, writing your personalized
ceremony, all travel within Clark County, the rehearsal,
and last, but not least, the ceremony.
PLEASE
NOTE: Although there is no extra charge for the rehearsal,
they are scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
A
$75 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your date
and to create the draft of your ceremony.
There
is an additional charge for ceremonies performed
outside Clark County, Washington.
Is
there a charge for the rehearsal?
One
rehearsal is included. However, they
are scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
Do
we need witnesses?
Yes.
The state of Washington requires two witnesses
to be present at the ceremony and sign your license.
There is no minimum or maximum age of witnesses,
but it is recommended that witnesses be fully aware
of their responsibilities in the marriage ceremony.
Is
counseling required?
No,
I do not require counseling. If you feel you need
counseling before being married, I can suggest some
places to obtain it.
Marriage
License Requirements for Clark County Washington
- Both
the potential bride and groom must be present to
apply for a marriage license. No appointment
is necessary.
- Both
applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older
and must have a current photo ID as proof of age.
- Applicants
who are 17 years of age must be accompanied by one
parent or legal guardian who can provide consent.
- Applicants
under the age of 17 must obtain permission from
the Juvenile Court.
- Blood
tests and physical exams are not required to obtain
a marriage license.
- Applicants
do not have to be residents of the State of Washington
to obtain a marriage license. However, the
license is only valid for weddings that are performed
within the state.
- Proof
of divorce from a previous spouse or death of a
spouse is not required to obtain a license for a
new marriage.
- It
is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure
that the final decree of divorce is filed before
the new wedding ceremony occurs.
- Same
sex marriages are not recognized in the State of
Washington at this time.
Waiting
Period
There
is a three (3) day waiting period beginning the first
day after you apply for your license and ending the
third day following the date of application. You
may not get married during this waiting period. The
License is valid for 60 days from the date of application.
Marriage
License Fee
There
is a $60 fee, payable at the time of application, payable
in cash. Checks and credit cards are not accepted
at this time. The fee is non-refundable.
Copies
of Marriage Certificates
All
public documents, including marriage certificates, are
available from the Recording Department. Certified
copies are $3 each. Photocopies are $1 each.
Recording/Marriage
License Department
Public
Service Center
1300 Franklin Street, 2nd floor
Vancouver,
WA 98666-5000
Phone: 360-397-2208 or 360-397-2243
Fax:
360-397-2137
E-mail: paul.harris@clark.wa.gov
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday:
9am - 5pm
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