Washington Public Marriage Records
How to Find Washington Marriage Records
Washington marriage records include all the information about a marriage proceeding or ceremony. Inside, they include Marriage Certificates and Marriage Licenses. This is the most complete proof of marriage in the state of Washington, and the documents inside it can be used to fulfill different legal needs.
https://washington.staterecords.org/marriagerecords
Ordering a Marriage or Divorce Record | Washington State Department of ...
You must complete the following steps to request and receive a marriage certificate: Submit an application with required pieces of information. Pay the applicable fee (s). The base fee starts at $25 per copy. Other fees may apply depending on ordering or shipping method. How long does it take?
https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records/ordering-marriage-or-divorce-record
Vital Records in Washington State - Washington State Library - WA ...
WA Digital Archives - Marriage Records - many records have been put online WA Marriage Index 1864-1900 - on Ancestry.com (State Library has a subscription - You will need to be in the building to use it. There is no remote access) WA Marriage Index 1968-2004 - on microfiche at the State Library, indexed by the name of both bride and groom
https://www.sos.wa.gov/library/vitalrecords.aspx
How to Find Washington Marriage Records • FamilySearch
Finding Washington Marriage Records The Washington Territory was established in 1853. Marriages were recorded by the county auditor as each county was created. Statehood was granted in 1889. Statewide registration of marriages in Washington began in 1968. 1848 – Oregon Territory created, including present day Washington state
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Public Marriage Records in Washington | GenealogyBank
While public marriage records in Washington tend to be official and lack color, newspaper records were the primary means of communication for most communities across the country. Newspaper records were not standardized, and couples were free to include as much or as little information as they wanted. GenealogyBank’s digitized newspaper ...
https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/newspapers/marriage-records/usa/washington
Washington Marriage Records Search Directory - OnlineSearches.com
Washington Marriage Records Directory About Marriage Records in Washington Marriage license records are kept by the County Auditor in each county. For county auditors that are online, marriage records may be searched by either groom or bride name. For counties that are not online, requests must be made over the phone, in person or in writing.
https://www.publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/washington/vital-records/marriage
Online Washington State Marriage Indexes by County
Marriage certificates 1947 to present are filed in the counties where the licenses are issued. King County Archives 1215 E. Fir St. Seattle, WA 98122 Get directions [email protected] 206-263-2480 TTY Relay 711 The King County Archives building is currently closed, but our remote customer service hours are 9am-4pm, Monday through Friday.
https://kingcounty.gov/depts/records-licensing/archives/research-guides/vital/marriage/other-county-indexes.aspx
Washington Marriage Records Search - County Office
Official Marriage Records provide information about whether a marriage is legally valid, the names of both parties to the marriage, and when the wedding took place. Marriage Records are required for certain legal processes, including name changes or applying for spousal benefits. Find Marriage Records, including: Washington marriage certificates
https://www.countyoffice.org/wa-marriage-records/
Vital Records | Washington State Department of Health
Order Now or call 1-866-687-1464 Ordering or correcting a death certificate for the FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program Official Washington State Certificates The Department of Health issues certified copies of vital records (or “certificates”) for births, deaths, marriages and divorces that took place in the state of Washington.
https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records
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Marriage State Records | StateRecords.org
Interested parties can obtain marriage records online, at the state vital records office, and through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the past, the two central bodies that kept official marriage records were religious bodies such as churches and the state's offices for vital records or their equivalent in each state.
https://staterecords.org/vital/marriage