For general Chelan County information,
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Public Office Hours for Chelan County:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Counter closed to the public: 8:30 to 9:00 AM
Phone: Main Office: (509) 667-6380
Address:
350 Orondo, 5th Level, Wenatchee, WA 98801
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Both applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older and picture identification is required showing birth date. |
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If an applicants is 17 years of age they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian that will sign a consent form. |
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If an applicants is under the age of 17 they must obtain permission from the Juvenile Court. |
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There is no residency requirement. |
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Same sex marriages are not recognized in the State of Washington. |
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If divorced, proof of divorce is not required but divorce must be final. |
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Application must be made a minimum of three days prior to marriage as there is a three day waiting period and no exceptions can be made. |
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License is valid for 60 days inside the State of Washington only | |
| Fees |
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$37.00 and will vary by county. Prices are subject to change without notice. |
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Payable at the time of application in cash or check |
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Nonrefundable | |
| Public Disclosure |
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All marriage records are a matter of public record |
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Once a marriage has been recorded it cannot be unrecorded |
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All marriage licenses issued in Chelan County are printed in the local newspaper | |
| Copies |
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Photocopies of Marriage Certificates and Applications are $1.00 |
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Certified copies are $3.00 | |
