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Updated 3-08

Officiants

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in Amanda's opinion

There are quite a few roving ministers in the area if you'd like a religious ceremony but do not have a local pastor of your own.

If you want a simple, secular ceremony one option is to call the district court at 477- 3661 to arrange for a judge to come to your location.

An increasingly popular option is to have one of your friends or family members get their own ordination on line.  The appeal of this approach is to have someone who really knows you be able to marry you.  This adds a great deal of meaning to the ceremony, both at the time and when you reflect on the event over the years.  Be aware, though, that this requires someone who's comfortable with public speaking, which is not always an easy trait to find in your friends. 

The Internet is a wealth of information on vows, ceremony elements, poems, etc.  You can easily create your own special ceremony by piecing together whatever you find that appeals to you. 

Having trouble finding the right officiant?  Ask your other vendors for help. 

Marriage License Information from the Spokane County website: 
"Effective January 1, 2008, the marriage license fee would be $55.00. We can only accept checks or cash. At this time, we are unable to process credit or debit cards.

Applicants must be 18 years of age and provide a current picture ID, such as a Driver's License, State ID card, Military ID, or Passport. The ceremony must be performed between three and 60 days after the date of issuance. The person performing the ceremony must be a judge, a retired judge, or an ordained minister. You may contact a District Court judge at 477-3661.

You may obtain a license at 1116 West Broadway Avenue, on the 2nd floor of the Spokane County Courthouse. We are open Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00pm, excluding holidays."