Revised Code of Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 26.04.080 (2026)
Marriage certificate—Contents
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The person solemnizing a marriage shall give to each of the parties thereto, if required, a certificate thereof, specifying therein the names and residence of the parties, and of at least two witnesses present, the time and place of such marriage, and the date of the license thereof, and by whom issued.
[Code 1881 s 2384; 1866 p 82 s 6; RRS s 8444.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 2013–2013 · leading case: Holt v. Holt, 315 P.3d 470 (Wash. 2013).
Holt v. Holt, 315 P.3d 470 (Wash. 2013). “For all other tests of presumed parentage under the UPA, we require the formality of a written document: a certificate of marriage, RCW 26.04.080, .090; a certificate of state registered domestic partnership, RCW 26.”
In re Custody of B.M.H. (Wash. 2013). “For all other tests of presumed parentage under the UPA, we require the formality of a written document: a certificate of marriage, RCW 26.04.080, .090; a certificate of state registered domestic partnership, RCW 26.”
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