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Cost to wed climbs statewide
DAVENPORT — The cost of a marriage license in Lincoln County increased from $39 to $139 effective July 27 after the Washington State Legislature passed new legislation.
House Bill 1498 adds a $100 surcharge on all marriage licenses issued in the state. The surcharge funds a co-responder program for domestic violence incidents. This amount is added to the county’s base fee.
Lincoln County charged $39 for a marriage license before the surcharge. With the new law, that fee increased to $139.
Lincoln County Auditor Chandra Schumacher said the county’s goal is to keep fees affordable, but the surch...
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