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Three day waiting period - is my math right?

TashaK24TashaK24 member
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Long story short, FI have to get married legally in Seattle before or after going to Maui.  If we get the marriage license on Thursday, it's valid on Sunday, right?  Even at like 6am?  It's not 72 hours, right?
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Re: Three day waiting period - is my math right?

  • firsttimersluckfirsttimersluck member
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    edited December 2011
    google it for your county. every county is different and it may be 72 hours. also.. the JOP won't be open on a sunday.. i dont know if you're thinking about just running into a courthouse and getting married or have an officient or what, but jsut keep that in mind too!
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  • mgoss228mgoss228 member
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    edited December 2011

    From the website: http://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/marriage.aspx   I found:

    General information:

    • A Washington marriage license is valid in Washington State only.
    • The application fee is $64.00 cash/money order/cashier's check (personal checks are not accepted).
    • There is a 3-day waiting period before the marriage can take place.
    • A marriage license is valid for 60 days.
    • A blood test or physical exam is not required in Washington State.
    • Mailed applications may be notarized and returned for processing but original application must be submitted (fee must be included and must be money order or cashier's check only).
    • For more information, click on the links below or contact the Recorder's Office at (206) 296-4021.
    I would call the Recorder's Office and double check with any questions.

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  • TashaK24TashaK24 member
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    edited December 2011
    I found this on the "getting married" part of that site:

    For example, if an application is made on Wednesday, the first day the marriage license can be used is Saturday

    So by that, we can get married on the Sunday if we apply on Thursday.  My sister is probably just going to get ordained online...  stupid visas
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  • firsttimersluckfirsttimersluck member
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    edited December 2011
    well there ya go! although, again, some things change from county to county so make sure you look at YOUR county. Pricing varies I know that. Hope everything goes smoothly!
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