Everett Marriage License

Everett is the county seat of Snohomish County, and the Snohomish County Auditor's Office is located right in the city. If you live in Everett and need a marriage license, the auditor's office is where you go. This page covers the office location, what you need to bring, the cost, the waiting period, and how to search for Everett marriage license records.

Getting a Marriage License in Everett

Everett is the county seat of Snohomish County, which means the Snohomish County Auditor's Office is based here. That is where marriage licenses are issued for all residents of Snohomish County, including Everett. The auditor's office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Ave in Everett. If you live in the city, you do not have to travel outside of town to get your license. That is a convenience that not every city in the county has.

The Snohomish County Auditor's Office handles marriage licenses, voter registration, property records, and other county functions. Call (425) 388-3483 with any questions before you go. Check the office's website for current hours and any changes to their appointment process. Both parties need to be present at the time of application unless one person has already signed in front of a notary. In that case, the other person can go alone to complete the application.

Everett Municipal Court may also perform civil ceremonies for couples who want a simple, court-based wedding. Contact the court directly for scheduling and any associated fees. Civil ceremonies at the court are separate from the marriage license application process at the Auditor's Office, but you still need a valid license in hand before any ceremony can take place.

Everett Marriage License Requirements

Washington State law under RCW Chapter 26.04 sets the requirements for all marriage licenses in the state. Snohomish County and the city of Everett follow these statewide rules. There are no extra local requirements for Everett residents specifically.

Both applicants must appear in person at the Snohomish County Auditor's Office to sign the marriage license application. If one party has already signed the application before a notary public, the other person may go alone to complete it. Each applicant must present a valid government-issued photo ID that includes a date of birth. A driver's license, state ID card, passport, or military ID all qualify. You must be at least 18 years old to apply. Washington does not require you to be a state resident, so couples relocating to or visiting Everett can apply here as well.

Social Security numbers are required for both parties on the application. If you do not have a Social Security number, you may sign an exemption form instead. The application also asks for each person's parents' full legal names, their mothers' maiden names, and their parents' birthplaces. Preparing this data in advance keeps the process from slowing down at the counter. Washington has not required a blood test for marriage licenses for many years.

Everett Marriage License Fees and Waiting Period

Snohomish County charges $64 for a marriage license. This fee is paid at the Auditor's Office when you apply and is non-refundable once payment is made. Confirm accepted payment methods with the office before your visit. The fee covers the cost of issuing the license and recording the certificate after your ceremony.

Under RCW 26.04.160, Washington law requires a three-day waiting period between the date you apply and the earliest date your ceremony can occur. After the license is issued, it stays valid for 60 days. That gives you a window of 57 days in which to hold your ceremony. You can get married anywhere in Washington State, not just in Everett or Snohomish County. A licensed officiant, judge, or registered clergy member can perform the ceremony.

After the ceremony, the signed license must be returned to the Snohomish County Auditor's Office. The auditor records it and it becomes the official marriage certificate. Certified copies can be ordered from the Auditor's Office. They are required for name changes with the Social Security Administration, the Washington State Department of Licensing, and other government agencies. For state-level ordering, the Washington State Department of Health vital records office is an option. Third-party services like VitalChek can also handle certified copy requests.

The City of Everett operates everettwa.gov as its official city site. As the county seat of Snohomish County, Everett hosts the Snohomish County Auditor's Office, which issues marriage licenses for all county residents.

Note: Confirm the current fee and hours at the Snohomish County Auditor's website before making your trip, as rates and procedures can change.

Everett Marriage License Records

Marriage records for Everett residents are maintained by the Snohomish County Auditor's Office at 3000 Rockefeller Ave. After the ceremony and the return of the signed license, the Auditor records the certificate and it becomes part of the permanent county record. You can request certified copies directly from the Auditor's Office or search for recorded marriages through the county's records system.

For older records, the Washington State Digital Archives holds marriage records from Snohomish County going back many decades. The archive is free to search online and is run by the Washington State Archives. It is a strong resource for genealogy research, family history projects, or finding records that pre-date the county's current digital records system. Searching by name is straightforward and no account is needed to use the archive.

Certified copies of Everett marriage records can be ordered from the Snohomish County Auditor's Office in person or by mail. For state-level records access, contact the Washington State Department of Health vital records office. Third-party services including VitalChek also accept certified copy requests for Washington state records. Washington marriage records are generally open to the public. Names, dates, and ceremony details are part of the public record. Social Security numbers gathered during the application process are confidential and do not appear on any copies issued to the public.

What Everett Marriage Records Contain

A Snohomish County marriage license and the recorded certificate include a detailed set of information about both parties. The application collects this data before the ceremony. After the wedding, the license is signed by both parties, the officiant, and witnesses, then returned to the Auditor's Office to be recorded as the official certificate.

Everett marriage records typically include the full legal names of both parties (listed as Person A and Person B), their ages and birth dates, birthplaces, and home addresses at the time of application. The record lists each person's parents' full legal names, mothers' maiden names, and parents' birthplaces. Previous marital status is included. After recording, the certificate adds the ceremony date, ceremony location, officiant name, and witness signatures. Social Security numbers are collected but are kept private. They are not part of the public-facing record and do not appear on any copies issued to requesters.

Certified copies of the Everett marriage certificate serve as legal proof for name changes, passport applications, and benefits updates. They are required by the Social Security Administration, Department of Licensing, and other agencies. Plain informational copies are not accepted for these purposes. Each certified copy ordered from the Snohomish County Auditor costs a set fee. Order them at the time of recording or at any point after the certificate has been recorded.

Snohomish County Marriage License

As the county seat, Everett is home to the Snohomish County Auditor's Office, which issues marriage licenses for the entire county. All Everett residents apply through this same office. After your ceremony and the return of the signed license, your marriage certificate becomes part of the permanent Snohomish County records system.

Nearby Cities

Other cities in Snohomish County near Everett also use the Snohomish County Auditor's Office for marriage license applications.