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Marriage Ceremonies offered at Seattle Municipal Court

Marriage Ceremonies offered at Seattle Municipal Court

Municipal Court judges perform marriage ceremonies under the laws of the state of Washington during their time off the bench.   Judges are available after 4:30 pm every weekday to perform marriage ceremonies at the courthouse.

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Physical Address

600 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

Hours

Ceremonies are performed evenings after 4:30pm. Weddings may also be performed on weekends and legal holidays.

Application process

Submit request online no more than 8 weeks in advance. For weddings held within the courthouse, parties are limited to a total of 8 people including the couple getting married. Number in Party includes the two who are getting married.

Fee

Fees can only be paid in cash. Bring exact change.   Weekend Off-site( not at the courthouse) performed within King County at a location selected by the couple. This fee increases with distance and time commitment.   

Eligibility

Couples within King County who have valid marriage licenses and two witnesses. Marriage license has a three-day waiting period before it is valid for use.

Agency info

Seattle Municipal Court

Court has jurisdiction over all criminal and civil violations of the Seattle Municipal Code. Hears misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, traffic and non-traffic infractions, and parking violations. Is the largest limited jurisdiction court in Washington.