Marriage records in Grays Harbor County, Washington, can be accessed through several channels. GraysHarborCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for the county. You can also request records directly from the issuing authority — the Grays Harbor County Auditor's Office — which handles marriage license issuance and recording. Records are available in person at the Auditor's Office in Montesano, by mail, or through the Washington State Department of Health for certified copies of marriage certificates.
Grays Harbor Marriage Records Search
In Washington, marriage licenses are issued at the county level by the County Auditor. The Grays Harbor County Auditor's Office is responsible for issuing marriage licenses, recording returned marriage certificates, and maintaining these records as part of the county's permanent public documents. The collection includes marriage licenses issued in Grays Harbor County and marriage certificates filed after the ceremony was performed.
For historical records, the Washington State Digital Archives holds digitized Grays Harbor County recorded documents, which may include older marriage-related records. The Auditor's Office periodically transfers recorded documents to the State Archives.
Contact the Auditor's Office for current marriage record inquiries:
Grays Harbor County Auditor's Office
Contact the office directly to confirm current hours before visiting.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Grays Harbor
In Washington, certified copies of marriage certificates are available from two sources: the county auditor that issued the license, and the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). Fees differ depending on which office you use.
Washington State Department of Health fees (per RCW 70.58A and the DOH fee schedule):
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certified copy of marriage certificate (DOH) | $25.00 |
| Each additional copy (same order, DOH) | $25.00 |
County auditor fees for marriage license issuance and local certified copies may differ. Under RCW 36.18.010, county auditors charge statutory recording and certification fees. Contact the Grays Harbor County Auditor's Office directly at (360) 249-3842 to confirm the current local fee for certified copies of marriage certificates and any applicable search fees.
Processing times: Orders placed through the DOH typically take several weeks. In-person requests at the county auditor's office are often processed faster, sometimes the same day, depending on workload.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Grays Harbor
There are three main ways to obtain a marriage certificate from Grays Harbor County:
Online
The Washington State Department of Health accepts online orders for certified marriage certificates through its vital records portal. You will need to provide:
- Full names of both spouses
- Date of marriage
- County where the license was issued
- Your relationship to the individuals on the record
- Valid photo ID
- Payment by credit or debit card
In Person
Visit the Grays Harbor County Auditor's Office to request a copy directly:
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. The Auditor's Recordings division handles recorded documents including marriage certificates. Call ahead to confirm walk-in availability and current office hours.
By Mail
You can request a certified marriage certificate by mail from either the county auditor or the DOH.
To order from the county:
- Write a letter or complete any request form the Auditor's Office requires — call (360) 249-3842 to ask about their current process.
- Include the full names of both spouses, the approximate date of marriage, and your contact information.
- Enclose a copy of your valid photo ID.
- Include payment (check or money order made payable to the Grays Harbor County Auditor — confirm the exact amount by phone).
- Include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Mail to:
To order from the state: Mail your request to the Washington State Department of Health, Center for Health Statistics, PO Box 9709, Olympia, WA 98507-9709. Include the $25.00 fee per copy, a completed application form (available on the DOH vital records page), and a copy of your photo ID.
For questions about Grays Harbor County public records requests more broadly, the county's Public Records Office can be reached at 360-964-1654.