Grays Harbor County Washington Marriage Records

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NameAddressCityStateZip CodePhone Number
Grays Harbor County Clerk Offices
Grays Harbor County Clerk102 West Broadway AvenueMontesanoWA98563360-249-3842
Westport Clerk506 North Montesano StreetWestportWA98595360-268-0125
Grays Harbor County Town & City Halls
Aberdeen City Hall200 East Market StreetAberdeenWA98520360-533-4100
Cosmopolis City Hall19 F StreetCosmopolisWA98537360-532-9230
Hoquiam City Hall609 8th StreetHoquiamWA98550360-532-5700
McCleary City Hall100 South 3rd StreetMcClearyWA98557360-495-3790
Montesano City Hall112 North Main StreetMontesanoWA98563360-249-3021
Oakville City Hall204 Main StreetOakvilleWA98568360-273-8916
Ocean Shores City Hall800 Anchor Avenue NorthwestOcean ShoresWA98569360-289-3099
Westport City Hall740 North Montesano StreetWestportWA98595360-268-0131
Grays Harbor County Marriage License Office
Grays Harbor Marriage License100 West Broadway AvenueMontesanoWA98563360-964-1557
Grays Harbor County Marriage & Divorce Records Databases
Grays Harbor County Auditor Marriage Records
Grays Harbor County Auditor Marriage Records (Washington)
Grays Harbor County Auditor Website
Grays Harbor County Birth Records
Grays Harbor County Genealogy Records
Grays Harbor County Marriage Certificates & Records
Grays Harbor County Public Health and Social Services Vital Records
Hoquiam City's Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery Records
Statistics
Married Couples12,884 (45.9%)
Unmarried Couples2,490 (3.6%)
Never Married Men10,291 (33.7%)
Never Married Women6,104 (21.3%)
Separated Men319 (1.0%)
Separated Women598 (2.1%)
Widowed Men1,040 (3.4%)
Widowed Women3,324 (11.6%)
Divorced Men4,503 (14.8%)
Divorced Women4,996 (17.4%)

How To Find Marriage Records In Grays Harbor County Washington

In Washington State Marriage Records are maintained by the state, under the laws of Wash DC. So, technically, it is considered a public record, but it depends on where the marriage has been performed. For example, marriage records are only disclosed if the state has requested them under the Freedom of Information Act. Under Washington State law, only the Governor, Attorney General and county clerks have the authority to share such information. So, technically, a request needs to be made for the details. The details can then be either disclosed to the public or kept confidential.

To search marriage records in Grays Harbor, there are two options available to you. The first option is to go online and do a search. There are many commercial record providers that offer such services. However, not all of them have the same level of quality. And as a result, some results might be wrong or incomplete.

It is much better to go through an official government agency for these records. You can visit the county office directly or they may have a website. Then again, you will have to pay for the report, but it will be well worth your investment

The second way to do the search is through a public record database. There are many public record databases out there. However, you may have to pay a nominal fee to access such information. Also, if the person you want to search has immigrating intentions, the records can be quite difficult to get.

In order to be able to find out the details of a particular person, you need to have his last name, maiden name and any place of birth. Some websites will allow you to make an exact match using certain information you input, but other sites will require more information. If you are lucky you will get the information you need without any problems. However, most of the time it takes a little more work on your part.

Lastly, you can try to use the services of a person online who specializes in finding marriage records. Some of these services come highly recommended from those who have tried them. Also, it is best to try a couple of these services before you make a final decision. This will give you an idea which one is the best to use. Remember to take into account the cost factor as well.