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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › RCW Dispositions › 26.24 FILIATION PROCEEDINGS

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26.24.010 Complaint.
[1919 c 203 § 1; RRS § 1970.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.020 Hearing.
[1919 c 203 § 2; RRS § 1971.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.030 Duty of prosecuting attorney.
[1919 c 203 § 3; RRS § 1972.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.040 Bond after commitment.
[1919 c 203 § 4; RRS § 1973.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.050 Testimony reduced to writing.
[1919 c 203 § 5; RRS § 1974.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.060 Docketing in superior court.
[1919 c 203 § 6; RRS § 1975.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.070 Trial.
[1919 c 203 § 7; RRS § 1976.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.080 Discharge — No costs against complainant.
[1919 c 203 § 8; RRS § 1977.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.090 Judgment ordering support — Bond.
[1973 c 29 § 1; 1919 c 203 § 9; RRS § 1978.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.100 Criminal proceedings may be brought.
[1919 c 203 § 10; RRS § 1979.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.110 Execution in absence of bond.
[1919 c 203 § 11; RRS § 1979-1.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.120 Commitment for contempt for failure to give bond — Relief from order.
[1919 c 203 § 12; RRS § 1979-2.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.130 Disposition of judgment money.
[1919 c 203 § 13; RRS § 1979-3.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.140 Default in payment — Procedure.
[1919 c 203 § 14; RRS § 1979-4.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.150 Commitment for contempt for nonpayment.
[1919 c 203 § 15; RRS § 1979-5.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.160 Limitation on prosecution.
[1919 c 203 § 16; RRS § 1979-6.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.170 Mother's death does not abate action.
[1919 c 203 § 17; RRS § 1979-7.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.180 Effect of child's death.
[1919 c 203 § 18; RRS § 1979-8.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.190 Custody of child.
[1973 c 134 § 1; 1919 c 203 § 19; RRS § 1979-9.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41.
26.24.200 Legitimation of illegitimate children.
[Code 1881 § 2388, part; 1866 p 83 § 10, part; 1854 p 405 § 6, part; RRS § 8442, part.]
Now codified in RCW 26.04.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › RCW Dispositions › 26.28 AGE OF MAJORITY

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26.28.090 Belief that minor in representative capacity no defense.
[1919 c 17 § 1, part; 1911 c 133 § 1, part; 1909 ex.s. c 27 § 1, part; 1909 c 249 § 193, part; 1901 c 122 § 1, part; 1895 c 126 §§ 1, 3 and 4, part; RRS § 2445, part.]
Now codified in RCW 26.28.080.
26.28.100 Misrepresentation in procuring tobacco.
[1919 c 17 § 1, part; 1911 c 133 § 1, part; 1909 ex.s. c 27 § 1, part; 1909 c 249 § 193, part; 1901 c 122 § 1, part; 1895 c 126 §§ 1, 3 and 4, part; RRS § 2445, part.]
Now codified in RCW 26.28.080.
26.28.110 Custody of illegitimate child — Primary rights of parents — Custody conditioned on child's welfare.
[1973 c 134 § 9.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 41. Later enactment, see RCW 26.26.130.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › RCW Dispositions › 26.33 ADOPTION

Sections
26.33.370 Permanent care and custody of a child-Assumption, relinquishment, or transfer except by court order or statute, when prohibited-Penalty.
[1984 c 155 § 36.]
Repealed by 2022 c 88 § 307. For later enactment, see RCW 26.38.110.
26.33.400 Advertisements-Prohibitions-Exceptions-Application of consumer protection act.
[2022 c 88 § 204; 2006 c 248 § 4; 1991 c 136 § 6; 1989 c 255 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 26.38.130 pursuant to 2022 c 88 § 306.
26.33.410 Advertisements — Exemption.
[1989 c 255 § 2.]
Repealed by 2006 c 248 § 5.
26.33.901 Severability-1984 c 155.
[1984 c 155 § 42.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › RCW Dispositions › 26.36 CHILD AGENCIES

Sections
26.36.010 Court order for relinquishment of permanent care, etc.
[1951 c 251 § 1; 1939 c 162 § 1; 1935 c 150 § 1; RRS § 1700-1. Prior: 1933 c 62 § 1.]
Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 39, effective January 1, 1985.
26.36.020 Children's agencies to keep records.
[1935 c 150 § 2; RRS § 1700-2. Prior: 1933 c 62 § 2, part.]
Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 39, effective January 1, 1985.
26.36.030 Records not to be divulged.
[1935 c 150 § 3; RRS § 1700-3. Prior: 1933 c 62 §§ 2, part and 3.]
Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 39, effective January 1, 1985.
26.36.040 No disposal of infants without order — Advertising.
[1951 c 251 § 2; 1939 c 162 § 2; 1935 c 150 § 4; RRS § 1700-4.]
Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 39, effective January 1, 1985.
26.36.050 Medical report required to be furnished adopting parents — Contents.
[1979 ex.s. c 165 § 20; 1977 ex.s. c 80 § 21; 1970 ex.s. c 82 § 1.]
Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 39, effective January 1, 1985.
26.36.060 Penalty.
[1935 c 150 § 6; RRS § 1700-6.]
Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 39, effective January 1, 1985.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › RCW Dispositions › 26.37 PROTECTION OF ORPHAN, HOMELESS, OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN

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26.37.010 Societies may receive, control, and dispose of children.
[1979 ex.s. c 165 § 18; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 34; 1973 c 134 § 7; 1903 c 49 § 1; RRS § 1700.]
Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 39, effective January 1, 1985.
26.37.015 Surrender of child — Petition, court approval, required — Hearing — Notice provisions.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 35; 1973 c 134 § 8.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 165 § 23.
26.37.020 Warrant to take charge of child — Proceedings.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 44; 1903 c 49 § 2; RRS § 1701.]
Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 39, effective January 1, 1985.
26.37.030 County charges — Surrender to society.
[1903 c 49 § 3; RRS § 1702.]
Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 39, effective January 1, 1985.
26.37.040 Investigation of neglect — Duty of police.
[1903 c 49 § 4; RRS § 1703.]
Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 39, effective January 1, 1985.
26.37.050 Minor convicted of offense — Rights of parent.
[1903 c 49 § 5; RRS § 1704.]
Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 39, effective January 1, 1985.
26.37.060 Society not to act as guardian.
[1903 c 49 § 6; RRS § 1705.]
Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 39, effective January 1, 1985.
26.37.070 Hearing on habeas corpus — Evidence.
[1903 c 49 § 7; RRS § 1706.]
Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 39, effective January 1, 1985.
26.37.080 Court costs and child care expense.
[1903 c 49 § 8; RRS § 1707.]
Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 39, effective January 1, 1985.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › RCW Dispositions › 26.44 ABUSE OF CHILDREN

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26.44.070 Central registry of reported cases of child abuse or abuse of adult dependent or developmentally disabled person — Confidentiality — Notification of school administrators and licensing boards — Penalty.
[1987 c 524 § 12; 1987 c 206 § 6; 1986 c 269 § 3; 1984 c 97 § 6; 1981 c 164 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 80 § 29; 1975 1st ex.s. c 217 § 7; 1972 ex.s. c 46 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 35 § 6.]
Repealed by 1987 c 486 § 16; repealed by 1991 c 14 § 2; and repealed by 1991 c 111 § 2.
26.44.230 Abuse of adolescents — Reviews and reports.
[2005 c 345 § 2.]
Repealed by 2009 c 520 § 97.
26.44.900 Severability-1975 1st ex.s. c 217.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 217 § 10.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › RCW Dispositions › 26.52 FOREIGN PROTECTION ORDER FULL FAITH AND CREDIT ACT

Sections
26.52.901 Captions not law-1999 c 184.
[1999 c 184 § 16.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
26.52.902 Severability-1999 c 184.
[1999 c 184 § 17.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › RCW Dispositions › 26.60 STATE REGISTERED DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS

Sections
26.60.050 Termination — Records — Fees.
[2008 c 6 § 1002; 2007 c 156 § 6.]
Repealed by 2009 c 521 § 200.
26.60.055 Termination.
[2008 c 6 § 1001.]
Repealed by 2009 c 521 § 200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.007 - Definition—Religious organization.

RCW 26.04.007
Definition—Religious organization.
For purposes of this chapter, "religious organization" includes, but is not limited to, churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, nondenominational ministries, interdenominational and ecumenical organizations, mission organizations, faith-based social agencies, and other entities whose principal purpose is the study, practice, or advancement of religion.
[ 2012 c 3 § 7 (Referendum Measure No. 74, approved November 6, 2012).]
NOTES:
Notice—2012 c 3: See note following RCW 26.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.020 - Prohibited marriages.

RCW 26.04.020
Prohibited marriages.
(1) Marriages in the following cases are prohibited:
(a) When either party thereto has a spouse or registered domestic partner living at the time of such marriage, unless the registered domestic partner is the other party to the marriage; or
(b) When the spouses are nearer of kin to each other than second cousins, whether of the whole or half blood computing by the rules of the civil law.
(2) It is unlawful for any person to marry his or her sibling, child, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew.
(3) A marriage between two persons that is recognized as valid in another jurisdiction is valid in this state only if the marriage is not prohibited or made unlawful under subsection (1)(a) or (2) of this section.
(4) A legal union, other than a marriage, between two individuals that was validly formed in another state or jurisdiction and that provides substantially the same rights, benefits, and responsibilities as a marriage, does not prohibit those same two individuals from obtaining a marriage license in Washington.
(5) No state agency or local government may base a decision to penalize, withhold benefits from, license, or refuse to contract with any religious organization based on the opposition to or refusal to provide accommodations, facilities, advantages, privileges, service, or goods related to the solemnization or celebration of a marriage.
(6) No religiously affiliated educational institution shall be required to provide accommodations, facilities, advantages, privileges, service, or goods related to the solemnization or celebration of a marriage, including a use of any campus chapel or church. A religiously affiliated educational institution shall be immune from a civil claim or cause of action, including a claim pursuant to chapter 49.60 RCW, based on its refusal to provide accommodations, facilities, advantages, privileges, service, or goods related to the solemnization or celebration of a marriage under this subsection shall be immune for civil claim or cause of action, including a claim pursuant to chapter 49.60 RCW.
[ 2012 c 3 § 2 (Referendum Measure No. 74, approved November 6, 2012); 1998 c 1 § 4; 1927 c 189 § 1; Code 1881 § 949; 1866 p 81 § 2; 1854 p 96 § 115; RRS § 8438.]
NOTES:
Notice—2012 c 3: See note following RCW 26.04.010.
Finding—Intent—1998 c 1: See notes following RCW 26.04.010.
Bigamy: RCW 9A.64.010.
Incest—Penalties: RCW 9A.64.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.050 - Who may solemnize.

RCW 26.04.050
Who may solemnize.
The following named officers and persons, active or retired, are hereby authorized to solemnize marriages, to wit: Justices of the supreme court; judges of the court of appeals; judges of the superior courts; supreme court commissioners; court of appeals commissioners; superior court commissioners; judges and commissioners of courts of limited jurisdiction as defined in RCW 3.02.010; justices of the supreme court of the United States; judges and judicial officers of the federal courts; judges of tribal courts from a federally recognized tribe; and any regularly licensed or ordained minister or any priest, imam, rabbi, or similar official of any religious organization. The solemnization of a marriage by a tribal court judge pursuant to authority under this section does not create tribal court jurisdiction and does not affect state court authority as otherwise provided by law to enter a judgment for purposes of any dissolution, legal separation, or other proceedings related to the marriage that is binding on the parties and entitled to full faith and credit.
[ 2023 c 86 § 1; 2019 c 52 § 2; 2017 c 130 § 1; 2012 c 3 § 4 (Referendum Measure No. 74, approved November 6, 2012); 2007 c 29 § 1; 1987 c 291 § 1; 1984 c 258 § 95; 1983 c 186 § 1; 1971 c 81 § 69; 1913 c 35 § 1; 1890 p 98 § 1; 1883 p 43 § 1; Code 1881 § 2382; 1866 p 82 § 4; 1854 p 404 § 4; RRS § 8441.]
NOTES:
Notice—2012 c 3: See note following RCW 26.04.010.
Court Improvement Act of 1984—Effective dates—Severability—Short title—1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.060 - Marriage before unauthorized cleric—Effect.

RCW 26.04.060
Marriage before unauthorized cleric—Effect.
A marriage solemnized before any person professing to be a minister or a priest, imam, rabbi, or similar official of any religious organization in this state or professing to be an authorized officer thereof, is not void, nor shall the validity thereof be in any way affected on account of any want of power or authority in such person, if such marriage be consummated with a belief on the part of the persons so married, or either of them, that they have been lawfully joined in marriage.
[ 2012 c 3 § 5 (Referendum Measure No. 74, approved November 6, 2012); 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 25; Code 1881 § 2388; 1866 p 83 §§ 10 and 11; 1854 p 405 § 6; RRS § 8442. Formerly RCW 26.04.060 and 26.24.200.]
NOTES:
Notice—2012 c 3: See note following RCW 26.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.070 - Form of solemnization.

RCW 26.04.070
Form of solemnization.
In the solemnization of marriage no particular form is required, except that the parties thereto shall assent or declare in the presence of the minister, priest, imam, rabbi, or similar official of any religious organization, or judicial officer solemnizing the same, and in the presence of at least two attending witnesses, that they take each other to be spouses.
[ 2012 c 3 § 6 (Referendum Measure No. 74, approved November 6, 2012); Code 1881 § 2383; 1866 p 82 § 5; RRS § 8443.]
NOTES:
Notice—2012 c 3: See note following RCW 26.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.080 - Marriage certificate—Contents.

RCW 26.04.080
Marriage certificate—Contents.
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 § 2384; 1866 p 82 § 6; RRS § 8444.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.090 - Certificate for files of county auditor and state registrar of vital statistics—Forms.

RCW 26.04.090
Certificate for files of county auditor and state registrar of vital statistics—Forms.
A person solemnizing a marriage shall, within thirty days thereafter, make and deliver to the county auditor of the county wherein the license was issued a certificate for the files of the county auditor, and a certificate for the files of the state registrar of vital statistics. The certificate for the files of the county auditor shall be substantially as follows:
STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF . . . .
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This is to certify that the undersigned, a . . . . . ., by authority of a license bearing date the . . . . day of . . . . . . A.D. (year) . . . ., and issued by the County auditor of the county of . . . . . ., did, on the . . . . day of . . . . . . A.D. (year) . . . ., at . . . . . . in this county and state, join in
lawful wedlock A.B. of the county of . . . . . ., state of . . . . . . and C.D. of the county of . . . . . ., state of . . . . . ., with their mutual assent, in the presence of F H and E G, witnesses.
In Testimony Whereof, witness the signatures of the parties to said ceremony, the witnesses and myself, this . . . . day of . . . . . ., A.D. (year) . . . .
The certificate forms for the files of the county auditor and for the files of the state registrar of vital statistics shall be provided by the state registrar of vital statistics.
[ 2019 c 148 § 31; 2016 c 202 § 23; 1967 c 26 § 4; 1947 c 59 § 1; 1927 c 172 § 1; Code 1881 § 2385; 1866 p 82 § 7; 1854 p 405 § 7; RRS § 8445.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Rule-making authority—2019 c 148: See RCW 70.58A.901 and 70.58A.902.
Effective date—1967 c 26: See note following RCW 43.70.150.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.100 - Filing and recording—County auditor.

RCW 26.04.100
Filing and recording—County auditor.
The county auditor shall file said certificates and record them or bind them into numbered volumes, and note on the original index to the license issued the volume and page wherein such certificate is recorded or bound. He or she shall enter the date of filing and his or her name on the certificates for the files of the state registrar of vital statistics, and transmit, by the tenth day of each month, all such certificates filed with him or her during the preceding month.
[ 2011 c 336 § 684; 1967 c 26 § 5; 1947 c 59 § 2; 1886 p 66 § 1; Code 1881 § 2386; 1867 p 105 § 2; 1866 p 82 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8446.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1967 c 26: See note following RCW 43.70.150.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.105 - Preservation of copies of applications and licenses—County auditor.

RCW 26.04.105
Preservation of copies of applications and licenses—County auditor.
The county auditor may preserve copies of marriage license applications submitted and marriage licenses issued under this chapter in the same manner as authorized for the recording of instruments under RCW 65.04.040.
[ 1985 c 44 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.110 - Penalty for failure to deliver certificates.

RCW 26.04.110
Penalty for failure to deliver certificates.
Any person solemnizing a marriage, who shall wilfully refuse or neglect to make and deliver to the county auditor for record, the certificates mentioned in RCW 26.04.090, within the time in such section specified, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall pay for such refusal, or neglect, a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than three hundred dollars.
[ 1967 c 26 § 6; 1947 c 59 § 3; 1886 p 66 § 2; Code 1881 § 2387; 1866 p 83 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8447.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1967 c 26: See note following RCW 43.70.150.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.120 - Marriage according to religious ritual.

RCW 26.04.120
Marriage according to religious ritual.
All marriages to which there are no legal impediments, solemnized before or in any religious organization or congregation, according to the established ritual or form commonly practiced therein, are valid, and a certificate containing the particulars specified in RCW 26.04.080 and 26.04.090, shall be made and filed for record by the person or persons presiding or officiating in or recording the proceedings of such religious organization or congregation, in the manner and with like effect as in ordinary cases.
[Code 1881 § 2389; RRS § 8448.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.130 - Voidable marriages.

RCW 26.04.130
Voidable marriages.
When either party to a marriage shall be incapable of consenting thereto, for want of legal age or a sufficient understanding, or when the consent of either party shall be obtained by force or fraud, such marriage is voidable, but only at the suit of the party laboring under the disability, or upon whom the force or fraud is imposed.
[Code 1881 § 2381; 1866 p 81 § 3; RRS § 8449.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.140 - Marriage license.

RCW 26.04.140
Marriage license.
Before any persons can be joined in marriage, they shall procure a license from a county auditor, as provided in RCW 26.04.150 through 26.04.190.
[ 1985 c 82 § 1; 1939 c 204 § 2; RRS § 8450-1. Prior: Code 1881 § 2390; 1866 p 83 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.150 - Application for license—May be secured by mail—Execution and acknowledgment.

RCW 26.04.150
Application for license—May be secured by mail—Execution and acknowledgment.
Any person may secure by mail from the county auditor of the county in the state of Washington where he or she intends to be married, an application, and execute and acknowledge said application before a notary public.
[ 2011 c 336 § 685; 1963 c 230 § 2; 1939 c 204 § 3; RRS § 8450-2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.160 - Application for license—Contents—Oath.

RCW 26.04.160
Application for license—Contents—Oath.
(1) Application for a marriage license must be made and filed with the appropriate county auditor upon blanks to be provided by the county auditor for that purpose, which application shall be under the oath of each of the applicants, and each application shall state the name, address at the time of execution of application, age, social security number, birthplace, whether single, widowed or divorced, and whether under control of a guardian, residence during the past six months: PROVIDED, That each county may require such other and further information on said application as it shall deem necessary.
(2) The county legislative authority may impose an additional fee up to fifteen dollars on a marriage license for the purpose of funding family services such as family support centers.
[ 1997 c 58 § 909; 1993 c 451 § 1; 1985 c 82 § 2; 1967 c 26 § 7; 1939 c 204 § 4; RRS § 8450-3.]
NOTES:
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective date—1967 c 26: See note following RCW 43.70.150.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.165 - Additional marriage certificate form.

RCW 26.04.165
Additional marriage certificate form.
In addition to the application provided for in RCW 26.04.160, the county auditor for the county wherein the license is issued shall submit to each applicant at the time for application for a license the Washington state department of health marriage certificate form provided by the state registrar of vital statistics to be completed by the applicants and returned to the county auditor for the files of the state registrar of vital statistics. After the execution of the application for, and the issuance of a license, no county shall require the persons authorized to solemnize marriages to obtain any further information from the persons to be married except the names and county of residence of the persons to be married.
[ 2019 c 148 § 32; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 203; 1979 c 141 § 34; 1969 ex.s. c 279 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Rule-making authority—2019 c 148: See RCW 70.58A.901 and 70.58A.902.
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.170 - Inspection of applications.

RCW 26.04.170
Inspection of applications.
Any such application shall be open to public inspection as a part of the records of the office of such county auditor.
[ 1985 c 82 § 3; 1939 c 204 § 5; RRS § 8450-4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.175 - When disclosure of marriage applications and records prohibited.

RCW 26.04.175
When disclosure of marriage applications and records prohibited.
If a program participant under chapter 40.24 RCW notifies the appropriate county auditor as required under rules adopted by the secretary of state, the county auditor shall not make available for inspection or copying the name and address of a program participant contained in marriage applications and records filed under chapter 26.04 RCW, except under the following circumstances:
(1) If requested by a law enforcement agency, to the law enforcement agency; and
(2) If directed by a court order, to a person identified in the order.
[ 1991 c 23 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.180 - License—Time limitations as to issuance and use—Notification.

RCW 26.04.180
License—Time limitations as to issuance and use—Notification.
The county auditor may issue the marriage license at the time of application, but shall issue such license no later than the third full day following the date of the application. A marriage license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may not be used until three days after the date of application and shall become void if the marriage is not solemnized within sixty days of the date of the issuance of the license, and the county auditor shall notify the applicant in writing of this requirement at the time of issuance of the license.
[ 1985 c 82 § 4; 1979 ex.s. c 128 § 1; 1963 c 230 § 3; 1953 c 107 § 1. Prior: 1943 c 250 § 1; 1939 c 204 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8450-5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.190 - Refusal of license—Appeal.

RCW 26.04.190
Refusal of license—Appeal.
Any county auditor is hereby authorized to refuse to issue a license to marry if, in his or her discretion, the applications executed by the parties or information coming to his or her knowledge as a result of the execution of said applications, justifies said refusal: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, The denied parties may appeal to the superior court of said county for an order to show cause, directed to said county auditor to appear before said court to show why said court should not grant an order to issue a license to said denied parties and, after due hearing, or if the auditor fails to appear, said court may in its discretion, issue an order to said auditor directing him or her to issue said license; any hearings held by a superior court under RCW 26.04.140 through 26.04.200 may, in the discretion of said court, be held in chambers.
[ 2011 c 336 § 686; 1939 c 204 § 7; RRS § 8450-6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.200 - Penalty for violations—1939 c 204.

RCW 26.04.200
Penalty for violations—1939 c 204.
Any person intentionally violating any provision of RCW 26.04.140 through 26.04.190 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
[ 1939 c 204 § 8; RRS § 8450-7.]
NOTES:
Punishment of misdemeanor when not fixed by statute: RCW 9.92.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.210 - Affidavits required for issuance of license—Penalties.

RCW 26.04.210
Affidavits required for issuance of license—Penalties.
(1) The county auditor, before a marriage license is issued, upon the payment of a license fee as fixed in RCW 36.18.010 shall require each applicant therefor to make and file in the auditor's office upon blanks to be provided by the county for that purpose, an affidavit showing that if an applicant is afflicted with any contagious sexually transmitted disease, the condition is known to both applicants, and that the applicants are the age of eighteen years or over. If the consent in writing is obtained of the father, mother, or legal guardian of the person for whom the license is required, the license may be granted in cases where the female has attained the age of seventeen years or the male has attained the age of seventeen years. Such affidavit may be subscribed and sworn to before any person authorized to administer oaths.
(2) Anyone knowingly swearing falsely to any of the statements contained in the affidavits mentioned in this section is guilty of perjury under chapter 9A.72 RCW.
(3) The affidavit form shall be designed to require a statement that no contagious sexually transmitted disease is present or that the condition is known to both applicants, without requiring the applicants to state whether or not either or both of them are afflicted by such disease.
(4) Any person knowingly violating this section is guilty of a class C felony and shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for a period of not more than three years, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
[ 2003 c 53 § 166; 1995 c 301 § 78; 1985 c 82 § 5; 1979 ex.s. c 128 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 29; 1970 ex.s. c 17 § 5; 1963 c 230 § 4; 1959 c 149 § 3; 1909 ex.s. c 16 § 3; 1909 c 174 § 3; Code 1881 §§ 2391, 2392; 1867 p 104 § 1; 1866 p 83 §§ 13, 14; RRS § 8451.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Severability—1973 1st ex.s. c 154: See note following RCW 2.12.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.220 - Retention of license by person solemnizing—Auditor's record.

RCW 26.04.220
Retention of license by person solemnizing—Auditor's record.
The person solemnizing the marriage is authorized to retain in his or her possession the license, but the county auditor who issues the same, before delivering it, shall enter in his or her marriage record a memorandum of the names of the parties, the consent of the parents or guardian, if any, and the name of the affiant and the substance of the affidavit upon which said license issued, and the date of such license.
[ 2011 c 336 § 687; Code 1881 § 2393; 1866 p 84 § 15; RRS § 8453.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.240 - Penalty for unlawful solemnization—Code 1881.

RCW 26.04.240
Penalty for unlawful solemnization—Code 1881.
Any person who shall undertake to join others in marriage knowing that he or she is not lawfully authorized so to do, or any person authorized to solemnize marriage, who shall join persons in marriage contrary to the provisions of *this chapter, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred, nor less than one hundred dollars.
[ 2011 c 336 § 688; Code 1881 § 2395; 1866 p 84 § 17; RRS § 8454. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1909 c 249 § 419; RRS § 2671 now codified as RCW 26.04.250.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: "This chapter" (chapter 182, Code 1881) is codified as RCW 26.04.010, 26.04.050 through 26.04.140, and 26.04.220 through 26.04.240. Code 1881 §§ 2391 and 2392, being part of chapter 182, Code 1881, appear to be superseded by 1909 ex.s. c 16 § 3 (RCW 26.04.210) which is subject to the penalties of RCW 26.04.230.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.250 - Penalty for unlawful solemnization—1909 c 249.

RCW 26.04.250
Penalty for unlawful solemnization—1909 c 249.
Every person who shall solemnize a marriage when either party thereto is known to him or her to be under the age of legal consent or a marriage to which, within his or her knowledge, any legal impediment exists, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2011 c 336 § 689; 1979 ex.s. c 128 § 3; 1909 c 249 § 419; RRS § 2671. Formerly RCW 26.04.240, part.]
NOTES:
Punishment of gross misdemeanor when not fixed by statute: RCW 9.92.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.260 - Recognition of a legal union.

RCW 26.04.260
Recognition of a legal union.
If two persons in Washington have a legal union, other than a marriage, that:
(1) Was validly formed in another state or jurisdiction;
(2) Provides substantially the same rights, benefits, and responsibilities as a marriage; and
(3) Does not meet the definition of domestic partnership in RCW 26.60.030,
then they shall be treated as having the same rights and responsibilities as married spouses in this state, unless:
(a) Such relationship is prohibited by RCW 26.04.020 (1)(a) or (2); or
(b) They become permanent residents of Washington state and do not enter into a marriage within one year after becoming permanent residents.
[ 2012 c 3 § 11 (Referendum Measure No. 74, approved November 6, 2012).]
NOTES:
Notice—2012 c 3: See note following RCW 26.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.04 - Marriage. › 26.04.900 - Construction—Religious organization.

RCW 26.04.900
Construction—Religious organization.
"Religious organization" as defined in this chapter must be interpreted liberally to include faith-based social service organizations involved in social services directed at the larger community.
[ 2012 c 3 § 3 (Referendum Measure No. 74, approved November 6, 2012).]
NOTES:
Notice—2012 c 3: See note following RCW 26.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation. › 26.09.002 - Policy.

RCW 26.09.002
Policy.
Parents have the responsibility to make decisions and perform other parental functions necessary for the care and growth of their minor children. In any proceeding between parents under this chapter, the best interests of the child shall be the standard by which the court determines and allocates the parties' parental responsibilities. The state recognizes the fundamental importance of the parent-child relationship to the welfare of the child, and that the relationship between the child and each parent should be fostered unless inconsistent with the child's best interests. Residential time and financial support are equally important components of parenting arrangements. The best interests of the child are served by a parenting arrangement that best maintains a child's emotional growth, health and stability, and physical care. Further, the best interest of the child is ordinarily served when the existing pattern of interaction between a parent and child is altered only to the extent necessitated by the changed relationship of the parents or as required to protect the child from physical, mental, or emotional harm.
[ 2007 c 496 § 101; 1987 c 460 § 2.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—2007 c 496: "Part headings used in this act are not any part of the law." [ 2007 c 496 § 801.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation. › 26.09.003 - Policy—Intent—Findings.

RCW 26.09.003
Policy—Intent—Findings.
The legislature reaffirms the intent of the current law as expressed in RCW 26.09.002. However, after review, the legislature finds that there are certain components of the existing law which do not support the original legislative intent. In order to better implement the existing legislative intent the legislature finds that incentives for parties to reduce family conflict and additional alternative dispute resolution options can assist in reducing the number of contested trials. Furthermore, the legislature finds that the identification of domestic violence as defined in RCW 7.105.010 and the treatment needs of the parties to dissolutions are necessary to improve outcomes for children. When judicial officers have the discretion to tailor individualized resolutions, the legislative intent expressed in RCW 26.09.002 can more readily be achieved. Judicial officers should have the discretion and flexibility to assess each case based on the merits of the individual cases before them.
[ 2021 c 215 § 130; 2007 c 496 § 102.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2022 c 268; 2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
Part headings not law—2007 c 496: See note following RCW 26.09.002.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation. › 26.09.006 - Mandatory use of approved forms.

RCW 26.09.006
Mandatory use of approved forms.
(1) Effective January 1, 1992, a party shall not file any pleading with the clerk of the court in an action commenced under this chapter unless on forms approved by the administrator for the courts.
(2) The parties shall comply with requirements for submission to the court of forms as provided in RCW 26.18.220.
[ 1992 c 229 § 1; 1990 1st ex.s. c 2 § 26.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—Severability—1990 1st ex.s. c 2: See notes following RCW 26.09.100.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation. › 26.09.010 - Civil practice to govern—Designation of proceedings—Decrees.

RCW 26.09.010
Civil practice to govern—Designation of proceedings—Decrees.
(1) Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the practice in civil action shall govern all proceedings under this chapter, except that trial by jury is dispensed with.
(2) A proceeding for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation or a declaration concerning the validity of a marriage or domestic partnership shall be entitled "In re the marriage of . . . . . . and . . . . . ." or "In re the domestic partnership of . . . . . . and . . . . . ." Such proceedings may be filed in the superior court of the county where the petitioner resides.
(3) In cases where there has been no prior proceeding in this state involving the marital or domestic partnership status of the parties or support obligations for a minor child, a separate parenting and support proceeding between the parents shall be entitled "In re the parenting and support of . . . . . ."
(4) The initial pleading in all proceedings under this chapter shall be denominated a petition. A responsive pleading shall be denominated a response. Other pleadings, and all pleadings in other matters under this chapter shall be denominated as provided in the civil rules for superior court.
(5) In this chapter, "decree" includes "judgment".
(6) A decree of dissolution, of legal separation, or a declaration concerning the validity of a marriage or domestic partnership shall not be awarded to one of the parties, but shall provide that it affects the status previously existing between the parties in the manner decreed.
(7) In order to provide a means by which to facilitate a fair, efficient, and swift process to resolve matters regarding custody and visitation when a parent serving in the armed forces receives temporary duty, deployment, activation, or mobilization orders from the military, the court shall, upon motion of such a parent:
(a) For good cause shown, hold an expedited hearing in custody and visitation matters instituted under this chapter when the military duties of the parent have a material effect on the parent's ability, or anticipated ability, to appear in person at a regularly scheduled hearing; and
(b) Upon reasonable advance notice to the affected parties and for good cause shown, allow the parent to present testimony and evidence by electronic means in custody and visitation matters instituted under this chapter when the military duties of the parent have a material effect on the parent's ability to appear in person at a regularly scheduled hearing. The phrase "electronic means" includes communication by telephone, video teleconference, or the internet.
[ 2009 c 502 § 2; 2008 c 6 § 1004; 1989 c 375 § 1; 1987 c 460 § 1; 1975 c 32 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 1.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation. › 26.09.016 - Mediation in cases involving domestic violence or child abuse.

RCW 26.09.016
Mediation in cases involving domestic violence or child abuse.
Mediation is generally inappropriate in cases involving domestic violence and child abuse. In order to effectively identify cases where issues of domestic violence and child abuse are present and reduce conflict in dissolution matters: (1) Where appropriate parties shall be provided access to trained domestic violence advocates; and (2) in cases where a victim requests mediation the court may make exceptions and permit mediation, so long as the court makes a finding that mediation is appropriate under the circumstances and the victim is permitted to have a supporting person present during the mediation proceedings.
[ 2007 c 496 § 301.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—2007 c 496: See note following RCW 26.09.002.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation. › 26.09.020 - Petition—Dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or for a declaration concerning validity of marriage or domestic partnership—Contents—Parties—Certificate.

RCW 26.09.020
Petition—Dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or for a declaration concerning validity of marriage or domestic partnership—Contents—Parties—Certificate.
(1) A petition in a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or for a declaration concerning the validity of a marriage or domestic partnership shall allege:
(a) The last known state of residence of each party, and if a party's last known state of residence is Washington, the last known county of residence;
(b) The date and place of the marriage or, for domestic partnerships, the date of registration, and place of residence when the domestic partnership was registered;
(c) If the parties are separated the date on which the separation occurred;
(d) The names and ages of any child dependent upon either or both spouses or either or both domestic partners and whether the wife or domestic partner is pregnant;
(e) Any arrangements as to the residential schedule of, decision making for, dispute resolution for, and support of the children and the maintenance of a spouse or domestic partner;
(f) A statement specifying whether there is community or separate property owned by the parties to be disposed of;
(g) If the county has established a program under RCW 26.12.260, a statement affirming that the moving party met and conferred with the program prior to filing the petition;
(h) The relief sought.
(2) Either or both parties to the marriage or to the domestic partnership may initiate the proceeding.
(3) The petitioner shall complete and file with the petition a certificate under RCW 43.70.150 on the form provided by the department of health and the confidential information form under RCW 26.23.050.
(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or prohibit the ability of parties to obtain appropriate emergency orders.
[ 2008 c 6 § 1005; 2007 c 496 § 203; 2001 c 42 § 1; 1997 c 58 § 945. Prior: 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 204; 1989 c 375 § 3; 1983 1st ex.s. c 45 § 2; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 23 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 2.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
Part headings not law—2007 c 496: See note following RCW 26.09.002.
Effective date—2001 c 42: "This act takes effect October 1, 2001." [ 2001 c 42 § 7.]
Severability—2001 c 42: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 2001 c 42 § 8.]
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation. › 26.09.080 - Disposition of property and liabilities—Factors.

RCW 26.09.080
Disposition of property and liabilities—Factors.
In a proceeding for dissolution of the marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, declaration of invalidity, or in a proceeding for disposition of property following dissolution of the marriage or the domestic partnership by a court which lacked personal jurisdiction over the absent spouse or absent domestic partner or lacked jurisdiction to dispose of the property, the court shall, without regard to misconduct, make such disposition of the property and the liabilities of the parties, either community or separate, as shall appear just and equitable after considering all relevant factors including, but not limited to:
(1) The nature and extent of the community property;
(2) The nature and extent of the separate property;
(3) The duration of the marriage or domestic partnership; and
(4) The economic circumstances of each spouse or domestic partner at the time the division of property is to become effective, including the desirability of awarding the family home or the right to live therein for reasonable periods to a spouse or domestic partner with whom the children reside the majority of the time.
[ 2008 c 6 § 1011; 1989 c 375 § 5; 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 8.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 26 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation. › 26.09.090 - Maintenance orders for either spouse or either domestic partner—Factors.

RCW 26.09.090
Maintenance orders for either spouse or either domestic partner—Factors.
(1) In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, declaration of invalidity, or in a proceeding for maintenance following dissolution of the marriage or domestic partnership by a court which lacked personal jurisdiction over the absent spouse or absent domestic partner, the court may grant a maintenance order for either spouse or either domestic partner. The maintenance order shall be in such amounts and for such periods of time as the court deems just, without regard to misconduct, after considering all relevant factors including but not limited to:
(a) The financial resources of the party seeking maintenance, including separate or community property apportioned to him or her, and his or her ability to meet his or her needs independently, including the extent to which a provision for support of a child living with the party includes a sum for that party;
(b) The time necessary to acquire sufficient education or training to enable the party seeking maintenance to find employment appropriate to his or her skill, interests, style of life, and other attendant circumstances;
(c) The standard of living established during the marriage or domestic partnership;
(d) The duration of the marriage or domestic partnership;
(e) The age, physical and emotional condition, and financial obligations of the spouse or domestic partner seeking maintenance; and
(f) The ability of the spouse or domestic partner from whom maintenance is sought to meet his or her needs and financial obligations while meeting those of the spouse or domestic partner seeking maintenance.
[ 2008 c 6 § 1012; 1989 c 375 § 6; 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 9.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.