Is an annulment public record?

Is an annulment public record?

Unlike marriage and divorce records, records of an annulment are usually not kept with state vital records offices. However, the petition to get an annulment and the order granting the annulment are both still judicial proceedings, which are a matter of public record.

How do I find out if someone is divorced in Washington State?

Interested parties may also obtain copies of divorce records for divorces that occurred from 1968-date in person at the Washington State Department of Health. Parties who wish to obtain records via this method will be required to complete and submit a Marriage/Divorce Certificate Counter Order Form.

Are marriage records public in Washington state?

The State of Washington is an open record state. Anyone may order copies of Washington marriage certificates, as long as they can provide the required information. More information is usually found on the marriage license application or the marriage register. Less information is found on the marriage certificate.

How do I get a marriage license in WA?

Please follow the instructions below to apply for your marriage license.Fill out the application online. Complete the online application. Sign the application in front of a Notary Public. Submit your application and $72 fee by mail. Get married. Return signed marriage certificate and get certified copies.

How do I find out if someone died in Washington state?

The county death registers have been microfilmed, and are available at the Washington State Library. They have also been scanned are available on Ancestry.com, and on Washington State Digital Archives (see below).

How does divorce work in Washington state?

Washington is a “no-fault” divorce state. You do not need to prove a spouse was “at fault.” You must only prove irreconcilable differences: you no longer get along.