Is it possible to keep our marriage records and applications confidential in Washington?
Full Question:
My boyfriend and I are residents of Washington. We are getting married next month. We would like to keep our marriage records and applications confidential. Is it possible?
12/27/2016 |
Category: Marriage ยป Confidential |
State: Washington |
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Answer:
“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.”