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Gay Marriage in Washington DCOn March 3, 2010, it became legally possible for same-sex couples to apply for a marriage license in Washington DC. Love Won. "Gay Marriage in Washington DC" celebrates the love that two people share for each another. It doesn't matter whether they are straight or gay... everyone has the right to love.
Gay Marriage LicensingToday, Washington DC is sixth place in the United States, where marriage licenses are issued to same-sex couples. The Marriage Bureau Section of the Family Court issues marriage licenses and minister authorizations for same-sex marriages in Washington DC. By law, 3 full days must pass between the day of application to the day that the marriage license can be issued. 
Same-Sex Marriage Bill in Washington DCThe Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009 was amended to permit same-sex couples to marry in Washington DC; and to amend the Health Care Benefits Expansion Act of 1992 to allow any existing domestic partners to convert their domestic partnership into a marriage. 
Gay Marriage TimelineMany significant events regarding same-sex marriage and legal recognition of same-sex couples occured in Washington DC before the first marriage licenses were issued to gay and lesbian couples. |
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