Title Info: Jefferson County Auditor, Marriage Records, 1872-2025

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Record Creator: Jefferson County Government, Auditor
Description:
These records include marriage certificates recorded by the Jefferson County Auditor from 1872 to present. Electronic copies of the marriage certificates were transferred directly to the Washington State Archives, Digital Archives from the Jefferson County Auditor, who transfers recently recorded documents periodically.

Learn about the documentation of marriage in Washington and what information is found in the various record types by selecting the tab that says "About this Collection" here.
Related Records: For more information or to learn about related records, contact the Washington State Archives, Northwest Regional Branch at (360) 650-3125 or email nwbrancharchives@sos.wa.gov.
Document Types: Dissolution, Marriage Application, Marriage Certificate, Marriage Certificate
Access Restriction Notes: These records are open for research.
Sources of Transfer Jefferson County Auditor Recording Department
Northwest Regional Archives
Agency History: Jefferson County was one of the first counties organized by the Washington Territorial Legislature in 1852. It was named after President Thomas Jefferson. The county seat is Port Townsend.
Preferred Citation: [Identification of item], Jefferson County Auditor, Marriage Records, 1872-Present, Washington State Archives, Digital Archives, http://digitalarchives.wa.gov, [date accessed].
Record Count: 23,231
Histogram showing number of records per year