Congratulations
on your upcoming wedding!
Kitsap County District Court Judges perform weddings upon request after regular Court hours.
On this page you will find information about weddings and how to schedule them.
To Schedule A Wedding
The best and easiest way to schedule a wedding is fill out the form below and a Judge will contact you within the next several days. Please be advised, this may take up to three business days, as the Judge’s are normally conducting court and court operations during normal business hours.
All Weddings Persons Must Have A Marriage License, Two Witnesses And Pay A Fee.
Please be on time, and preferably at least 5 minutes early, that includes the entire party.
FAQ’s
Is There A Fee?
Yes: The fee is cash only. We cannot accept checks, bankcards or money orders.
- Weekday weddings: $100.00 cash
- Saturday morning (if Judge Available): $140.00 cash
- Saturday afternoon (if Judge Available): $200.00 cash
- Sundays and Holidays (if Judge Available): $ to be determined
- Offsite Weddings (if Judge Available): $ to be determined
Do I Need A Reservation?
Yes: reservations are required. All District Court weddings must be scheduled and confirmed in advance with a judge.
Where Does The Wedding Take Place?
Most District Court weddings are performed after court hours starting at 4:00PM. Judges are not available during the work day. Ceremonies may also be performed on weekends, during holidays or at a different location depending upon judge availability. Please note that a Judge may not be available on the weekend or holiday you choose.
Do I Need A License?
YES: A marriage license issued by a county Auditor/Recorder is required. The Kitsap County Auditor’s Office may be contacted at 360-337-4935. For more information about weddings, please visit the Auditor’s Marriage License link at spf.kitsapgov.com/auditor.
Do I Need Witnesses?
YES: Two witnesses must be present during the ceremony. You are responsible for making sure witnesses are present. District Court has limited space in the courtrooms, so guests may be limited. The judge officiating the wedding can discuss how many guests the courtroom can accomomodate.
Do I Have To Wait To Get Married After Getting My License?
YES: Washington law requires a 3-day waiting period, beginning the day after you apply for the license with the Auditor. Once the 3-day waiting period has been met, the license must be used within 60 days and is valid only in the State of Washington.
| Apply For License On – * | First Day You Can Marry Is – |
| Monday | Thursday |
| Tuesday | Friday |
| Wednesday | Saturday |
| Thursday | Sunday |
| Friday | Monday |
Where Do I Get A License?
The Kitsap County Auditor’s Office. 360-337-7129.
www.kitsap.gov
619 Division Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Where Is The Courthouse Located?
The Kitsap County Courthouse is located at 614 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA, across the street from the Auditor’s Office where your wedding license may be obtained.
What If I’m Late?
If you are going to be late, please contact the Judge right away. Parties more than 5 minutes late may be required to reschedule. We get it, traffic is tough, things happen and sometimes you can’t be on time. However, the Judges stay after hours to perform the weddings and most likely will have several scheduled before they go home for the day. If you’re late, that impacts the timing for any subsequent scheduled weddings. We don’t want to cancel, so please be on time! Early is better, there are benches in the lobby where you can wait.
Do You Accommodate Last-Minute Wedding Requests?
Sometimes, but not always. It depends on the Judge’s availability that week and if the wedding schedule is already full.
