Pierce County marriage license: hours, fee and what to bring
To get a marriage license in Pierce County, Washington, you apply through Pierce County Auditor, at 2401 S. 35th St., #200, Tacoma, WA 98409. 2 offices in all appear on the county's pages. The posted license fee is $172, and the office is open to walk-ins or appointments. The office hours on the page are Mon to Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The office states that both people appear in person.
Open the issuing office's page (piercecountywa.gov)
Office hours and address
The county names 2 offices that take applications; compare them below.
Pierce County Auditor
2401 S. 35th St., #200, Tacoma, WA 98409Phone: 253-798-7435
Appointments or walk-ins. Appointments are recommended; walk-in standby tickets may be issued.
| Mon to Fri | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm |
|---|
Not listed: Saturday and Sunday.
Source: piercecountywa.gov, checked
the issuing office
2401 S. 35th, Room 200, Tacoma, WA 98409Fee and payment
$172 is the posted fee for the marriage license itself.
| Marriage License | $172.00 |
|---|
Source: piercecountywa.gov, checked
Call ahead: sources differ on the accepted payment.
- cash, money order, check, credit/debit card
Source: piercecountywa.gov, checked
- check, money order
Source: piercecountywa.gov, checked
Washington state rules
These come from state law, not from the county, and apply in every county of the state.
- License validity
- 60 days Source: app.leg.wa.gov, checked
- Minimum age and consent
- 18 years Source: app.leg.wa.gov, checked
How Pierce compares
Compared with 2 other covered counties (Washington), Pierce's $172 fee is higher than the median of $169.50. On appointments, the office is open to walk-ins or appointments. Pierce does not list Saturday hours. 0 of 1 comparable covered counties list a Saturday opening. Listed opening time adds up to about 40.0 hours across the week.
What to bring and who must come
Bring these, according to the office:
- government issued photo ID
Source: piercecountywa.gov, checked
Who must come. The office states that both people appear in person. The couple must come into the office together for in-person applications.
Source: piercecountywa.gov, checked
Apply ahead online. The county links a pre-application: armsweb.co.pierce.wa.us.
Source: piercecountywa.gov, checked
Waiting period. The county page states a waiting period of 3 days before the license can be used.
Source: piercecountywa.gov, checked
Validity. The county page says the license is valid for 60 days.
Source: piercecountywa.gov, checked
Nearby covered counties
Distances are straight-line from the middle of the county, not driving routes. Many states let you apply in any county, so a neighbor can be an option; check the state rules above and the neighbor's own page.
- King County, WA: about 34 mi, fee $169, no Saturday hours listed
- Snohomish County, WA: about 72 mi, fee $170, walk-ins accepted, no Saturday hours listed
- Multnomah County, OR: about 105 mi, fee $60, walk-ins accepted, no Saturday hours listed
- Washington County, OR: about 113 mi, fee $60, no Saturday hours listed
Call ahead before you go
Posted hours and fees can change without notice, and a page can lag behind the counter. We last checked these facts on . The office phone number on its page is 253-798-7435. Confirm with the office, and if something here is out of date, report a change.