King County and its labor unions have engaged trusted vendor Mercer Consulting to conduct a routine eligibility audit to manage regulatory compliance and health insurance costs.

Employees are required to review plan eligibility requirements and provide documentation supporting the eligibility of each dependent or indicate removal for any family member who is not eligible.

For King County employees who need a certified copy of their Washington marriage certificate for dependent verification, the King County Recorder’s Office can provide these for a fee of $3 per copy. This fee is set by state law and cannot be waived.

• Copies can be ordered online at kingcounty.gov/recorder. Use the “Request a Copy” button to get started.
• For those who want to get a copy of their marriage certificate in person, visit the King County Customer Service Center on the second floor of King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St. The Recorder’s Office service windows are in the South Lobby. Office hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm weekdays.
  • Use the QLess Kiosk in the South Lobby to reserve your place in line, or make an appointment on the QLess website.
• Due to high demand, please use the online ordering option or visit the Recorder’s Office in person rather than calling the Recorder’s Office customer service line.
• The Recorder’s Office can only provide copies of certificates for marriages performed in Washington State. If you were married in another state or country, you will need to contact the appropriate agency in that state or country.

For employees who need to get a copy of a birth certificate for dependent verification, King County Vital Statistics can provide these for $25 per copy, plus fees depending on how you order.

• Online/by mail: Copies can be ordered through the Vital Statistics webpage.
• By phone: Call VitalChek toll free at 1-888-273-4623.
• In person: Visit the King County Customer Service Center on the second floor of King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St. The Vital Statistics service windows are in the East Lobby. Office hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm weekdays.
  • Use the QLess Kiosk in the East Lobby to reserve your place in line, or make an appointment on the QLess website.
• Vital Statistics can only provide copies of birth certificates from Washington State. If your dependent was born in another state or country, you will need to contact the appropriate agency in that state or country.