Marriage Licensing

A marriage license issued by Skamania County is valid for use anywhere in the State of Washington. To apply for a Marriage License, the bride and groom need to appear in person at the Auditor’s Office with government-issued picture identification. The application fee is $67.00, payable at the time of application by cash, certified check, or money order only (sorry, no personal checks or credit cards). The application fee is non-refundable. 

Once the license is issued, the ceremony must be performed between 3 and 60 days of issuance.  The 3 day waiting period cannot be waived.  If you have questions about who can perform your ceremony in the State of Washington, please review RCW 26.04.050.

If one or both applicants are under the age of 18: 

• An applicant who is 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must sign a consent form. The parent or guardian must also present photo ID. 
• An applicant who is 16 or younger must have the permission of Juvenile Court.

If it is impossible for one or both parties to appear in person for marriage license application, the license can be issued through the mail. You must complete the steps below:

• Print the instructions and  application using the links below.
• Complete the Application (signatures must be notarized) as indicated in the instructions.
• Return the properly completed application form to our office along with payment ($67.00, certified check or money order only, no personal checks).
• IMPORTANT! Completing the application form only fufills the application portion of the licensing process. The mandatory 3-day waiting period does not begin until after our office receives the properly completed forms along with payment. Once we receive your application form and payment, we will process your application and mail the Certificate of Marriage back to you with additional instructions. After your ceremony, you must return these additional completed documents to our office for official recording.

Instructions for completing a Marriage License Application by mail

Application for Marriage License

If you have additional questions, please contact our office during regular business hours at 509-427-3730 or email our Recording Manager.