Marriage Ceremonies

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERE IS INTENDED TO ADDRESS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. IT IS NOT COMPREHENSIVE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. THOSE IN NEED OF LEGAL ADVICE SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY.

Marriage ceremonies are performed by Judges of the District Court. All Judges are able to perform ceremonies in Spanish. Ceremonies are performed after hours and at 16 East “A” Street. Fees will vary depending on time of day, day of week, and location of marriage ceremony. See fee list below.

Mon-Thurs	Fee	Friday	Fee	Saturday	Fee
5:00 pm or 5:15 pm	$100	5:00 pm or 5:15 pm	$120	8:00 am -5:00 pm	$120
5:30 pm	$150	5:30 pm	$150	After 5:00 pm	Judge will quote

After 5:30 pm Monday thru Friday, Judge will quote fee.
Fees for marriages outside of the “A” Street location are set by the Judge.

Judges may perform the marriage ceremony three days after the date the marriage license was issued. Marriage licenses may be obtained in the recording office on the first floor of the Yakima County Courthouse.

You must appear at the ceremony with two competent witnesses. A competent witness is someone who is capable of understanding the nature of the proceeding.

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Complete the Wedding Appointment Form and return it to the Yakima County District Court office or our Grandview location. You may also mail it to either location.

For additional information or to leave a message, call the Wedding Appointment Telephone Line at (509) 574-1779.