From 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 through 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, King County issued an unprecedented 623 marriage licenses. The majority of those were issued to same-sex couples, thanks to a new state law guaranteeing marriage equality.
People across the state are talking about marriage equality on social media, and King County has created a Storify page to document this historic event. Get real-time updates, pictures, video and quotes from soon-to-be-married couples all in one place.
For more detailed information about applying for a marriage license, please click here.
Watch King County Executive issue first marriage licenses
The contents of this webpage are not intended as a comprehensive digest on marriage licensing and should not be construed as legal interpretation of the law or advice. If you have any questions or concerns about your legal rights or obligations with regard to marriage, you are encouraged to seek the advice of an attorney.
