The registry is open to both same-sex and opposite-sex couples. The couple must be residents of Lacey.
The registry is open to both same-sex and opposite sex couples. There is no residency requirement. Notarized applications can be sent by mail with payment.
The registry is open to both same-sex and opposite sex couples. There is no residency requirement. Notarized applications can be sent by mail with payment.
Not likely, since a Washington DC registered domestic partnership is not "comprehensive" in that it only offers limited rights and responsibilities and is not substantially equivalent to marriage. The ACLU says: Comprehensive domestic partnerships, such as those from California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, are also likely to be recognized as civil unions in Vermont, though this has not been conclusively determined. Consult a lawyer for more information.
Yes. Washington state recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships ("DPs") if they are substantially equivalent to a Washington state DPs, which have all the same rights and benefits as legal marriage in Washington. Oregon state DPs are substantially equivalent to Washington state DPs (i.e., legal marriage) and are therefore recognized as DPs in Washington state.RCW 26.60.090. Reciprocity. A legal union of two persons of the same sex that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and that is substantially equivalent to a domestic partnership under this chapter, shall be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this state and shall be treated the same as a domestic partnership registered in this state regardless of whether it bears the name domestic partnership.
Yes. Washington state recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships ("DPs") if they are substantially equivalent to a Washington state DPs, which have all the same rights and benefits as legal marriage in Washington. Nevada state DPs are substantially equivalent to Washington state DPs (i.e., legal marriage) and are therefore recognized as DPs in Washington state.RCW 26.60.090. Reciprocity. A legal union of two persons of the same sex that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and that is substantially equivalent to a domestic partnership under this chapter, shall be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this state and shall be treated the same as a domestic partnership registered in this state regardless of whether it bears the name domestic partnership.
The registry is limited to same-sex couples who are residents of Milwaukee.
No. Although Washington state recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships ("DPs") that are substantially equivalent to a Washington state DPs (i.e., legal marriage), Maryland DPs provide only limited rights and are NOT substantially equivalent. Therefore, Maryland DPs are not recognized as DPs in Washington state.RCW 26.60.090. Reciprocity. A legal union of two persons of the same sex that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and that is substantially equivalent to a domestic partnership under this chapter, shall be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this state and shall be treated the same as a domestic partnership registered in this state regardless of whether it bears the name domestic partnership.
The registry is limited to same-sex couples only. There is no residency requirement.
The Mutual Commitment Registry is limited to residents of the City.
That depends on the reason why domestic partnership was denied. Many requirements for domestic partnership do not apply to legal marriage; for example, you must live together to register as domestic partners, but you are not required to live with your legal spouse. Some domestic partnership registries require that you be a government employee whereas there is no such requirement for marriage. If the reason domestic partnership was not possible is related to geography, employment or residency, then these barriers will not prevent you from marrying. You may, however, need to travel to another state to marry and your home state may not recognize that marriage.
Yes. Washington state recognizes out-of-state civil unions as domestic partnerships which have all the same rights and benefits as legal marriage in Washington.RCW 26.60.090. Reciprocity. A legal union of two persons of the same sex that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and that is substantially equivalent to a domestic partnership under this chapter, shall be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this state and shall be treated the same as a domestic partnership registered in this state regardless of whether it bears the name domestic partnership.