Marriage applications and certificates issued in Whatcom County are indexed by the names of the couple and the date of marriage, and can be researched in the following ways:
- 1980 to Present: Index data only (names, dates) is available online from our Marriage Search site.
- 1890 to Present: Indexes and images are available in the Auditor's Office Public Research area.
- 1890 to 1995: Marriage certificates are also available from the Washington State Digital Archives
Other Vital Records
Birth and death records can be obtained from the Whatcom County Health Department.