Access Washington County Marriage License
Washington County marriage license records are filed and maintained at the Court Clerk's office in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The courthouse on South Johnstone Avenue is where couples go to apply for a new marriage license or request copies of existing records. Washington County was created in 1897 from Cherokee Lands and has maintained court records since that time. Whether you need to apply for a license or look up an old filing, the Washington County Court Clerk is the office to contact for all marriage license matters.
Washington County Marriage License Overview
Washington County Court Clerk Office
Jean Davis is the Washington County Court Clerk. Her office handles marriage license applications, district court records, and private process server licenses. The office is on the first floor of the Washington County Courthouse Judicial Center as you enter the building. Cash is accepted for payment, which is worth noting since not all county offices take cash.
| Court Clerk | Jean Davis |
|---|---|
| Address | Washington County Courthouse Judicial Center, 420 S. Johnstone Ave., Bartlesville, OK 74003 |
| Phone | (918) 337-2870 |
| Fax | (918) 337-2897 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
The office also maintains all district court records for Washington County. Most records are public. The exceptions are juvenile, guardianship, adoption, and mental health cases. Those stay sealed by law. For everything else, you can request a search or ask for copies during business hours.
Getting a Marriage License in Washington County
Both parties must come to the courthouse together. You cannot send one person to apply alone. Bring a valid photo ID. A state driver's license or passport works. You also need your Social Security number and, if you were married before, the date your prior marriage ended.
Oklahoma does not require a blood test or a residency test. Under Oklahoma Statutes Title 43, anyone 18 or older can apply for a marriage license at any county in the state with no waiting period. The clerk issues it while you wait. Couples ages 16 or 17 need a parent or guardian present to sign a consent form. A 72-hour waiting period applies for minors. Nobody under 16 can get a license unless a judge issues a court order.
Once you have the license, you have 10 days to hold the ceremony. The officiant and two adult witnesses sign the completed license. It must be returned to the Washington County Court Clerk within 30 days for filing. After that, it becomes a permanent part of the county record.
Note: Washington County accepts cash for marriage license payments, so bring $50 in cash or check with the clerk about card options.
Washington County Marriage License Requirements
State law governs the requirements. They are the same whether you apply in Washington County or any other Oklahoma county. Here is what to bring:
- Valid photo ID for both applicants
- Social Security number
- Both parties present in person at the same time
- Divorce decree date if previously married
- Parental consent for applicants ages 16-17
Oklahoma has a six-month remarriage restriction after divorce. If you got divorced in Oklahoma, you cannot marry a new person until six months from the date of the decree. This rule does not stop you from remarrying the same former spouse. It applies statewide and the Washington County clerk will ask about your marital history on the application form.
Marriage License Fees in Washington County
The standard fee is $50. Cash is accepted at the Washington County courthouse. This is the same fee charged by every county in Oklahoma. You can reduce it to $5 by bringing a premarital counseling certificate showing both parties completed at least four hours of counseling from a licensed professional or religious institution official.
Per Oklahoma Statute 43 O.S. Section 5.1, the counseling must cover communication skills, conflict management, and commitment topics. The certificate needs to be the original document. Copies and faxes will not work. If you plan to use this discount, get the certificate before your trip to the courthouse so you can present it at the time of application.
Copies of existing records cost $1.50 for a certified copy. Search fees run about $5. You can request copies in person or by mail. Mail requests should include your payment, a written description of what you need, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Search Washington County Records Online
The Oklahoma State Courts Network covers Washington County and lets you search court dockets for free. Look up cases by party name or case number. The system shows docket entries, filing dates, and case status information. This is a state-run tool and does not charge anything to search.
For land records and other county clerk documents, visit the OKCountyRecords search for Washington County. This site indexes property filings and other recorded documents.
The OKCountyRecords portal provides access to indexed county clerk records for Washington County including land filings and other public documents.
The On Demand Court Records service also pulls Oklahoma court data and may show different case details. Remember that the actual marriage license document is not available online. You need to contact Jean Davis at the Washington County Court Clerk office at (918) 337-2870 for certified copies of marriage license records.
Cities in Washington County
Bartlesville is the county seat and the largest city in Washington County. All marriage license applications go through the Court Clerk at the courthouse in Bartlesville. No city government in Oklahoma handles marriage licenses. It is always a county function.
Other communities in Washington County include Dewey, Copan, Ramona, and Ochelata. Residents of these towns all use the same Washington County Court Clerk office in Bartlesville for marriage license needs.
Nearby Counties
Washington County is in northeast Oklahoma near the Kansas border. If you prefer a different courthouse, these nearby counties also issue marriage licenses.