Weddings and Marriages
Thurston County District Court judges perform marriage ceremonies at the courthouse Monday through Friday at 5:00 PM. Marriage ceremonies can also be held on weekends or at other venues within Thurston County.
Please review the information below in order to schedule a wedding ceremony.
- To schedule a ceremony, the wedding fee (cash only) and the marriage license packet must be delivered to the court (2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Building 3) at least three business days prior to the ceremony date. Walk-in hours for wedding payments are Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM (closed 12-1 PM).
- For more information on how to obtain a marriage license, contact the Thurston County Auditor’s Office or call 360-786-5405.
- You must have two adult witnesses at your wedding. You may bring anyone over age 18, or the court can provide witnesses for courthouse weddings. See the Fee Schedule below for the cost of court-provided witnesses.
FEE SCHEDULE |
Wedding at Courthouse |
Offsite Wedding (Olympia/Lacey/Tumwater) |
Monday – Friday Held at 5:00 PM |
$80 ceremony $20/witness (optional) |
$200 ceremony (5:30 – 7:00 PM) |
Saturday – Sunday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
$180 ceremony $50/witness (optional) |
$200 ceremony
|
Holidays/Holiday Weekend 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
$200 ceremony $60/witness (optional) |
$200 ceremony
|
Please call 360-786-5562 for times not listed above or out of area rates. All fees must be paid in cash. Spanish-language ceremonies are also available.