Business still booming for marriage licenses in King County

71 licenses issued on Friday, special hours wrap up on Saturday

Demand for marriage licenses remains high, as King County closes the second and embraces the third day of the new marriage equality law. The number of applications for marriage licenses on Friday – 71 – was more than double the normal demand for a Friday in December. However, today’s count pales in comparison to the 1,200% spike in demand on Thursday, the first day that same-sex couples could apply for marriage licenses. In total, King County has issued 560 marriage licenses in the past two days.

“71 licenses is a significant increase in our marriage licensing business for a Friday at this time of year,” said Jon Scherer, recording manager for King County. “Our staff and volunteers are ready for large numbers again on Saturday.”

To keep up with the demand, the Recorder’s Office in the King County Administration Building in downtown Seattle will be open on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Couples should enter from the North Plaza, on the James Street side of the building. Applicants with mobility issues can enter the Administration Building at the accessible entrance off Fourth Avenue. Due to popular demand, King County will continue to have a photo station set up in the fourth floor (Fifth Avenue) lobby for couples to take pictures with their newly-minted marriage licenses as they exit the Administration Building.

King County District Court judges will also be available to perform weddings on Sunday, Dec. 9. Visit their website for more detailed contact information. Couples can also call 206-205-9200, then as soon as the message begins, press “5” and then “4” to hear information about weddings. Weddings can be performed at any King County District Court facility, located throughout the county.

King County District Court, West Division, Shoreline Courthouse is located in the City of Shoreline at 18050 Meridian Avenue North. This facility provides court services for the cities of Shoreline and Kenmore.

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18050 Meridian Ave. N.

Shoreline, WA 98133

Phone: 206-205-9200