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Weddings

Wedding ceremonies are performed at the Judge's discretion and based on court availability and must be scheduled in advanced.
     Honorable Judge Paula Brownhill
     Honorable Judge Cindee S. Matyas
     Honorable Judge Philip Nelson

Couples should provide their own witnesses (18 or older) for the ceremony and obtain their wedding license at least three days prior to the wedding ceremony (see link to the County web site in the box to the right.)

  • The court fee for weddings during work hours (8AM - 5PM), excluding 12PM - 1PM, Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays) at the Courthouse is $100. A fee waiver may be obtained at and submitted to the court to waive this fee.
  • The fee for performing a wedding outside normal working hours at any location is $100.
  • No "in-custody" weddings.

For additional information or to schedule a wedding call 503-325-8555 option 5 (Docketing).

 
 Note

All judges will perform wedding ceremonies as described to the left. Marriage licenses are obtained from the Clatsop County Clerks office, not at the courthouse. The Clatsop County website provides more information about marriage licenses.