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Q: Getting remarried in another state, what will happen when applying for another marriage license?

I plan on getting remarried in Louisiana. I was originally married in Ohio but divorced in Washington. What will happen when applying for a marriage license? Will the clerk in Louisiana recognize I was previously married? Will I be able to apply for a marriage license without my divorce decree?

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2 Lawyer Answers

A: No, you need to order a certified copy of your divorce decree from WA to avoid committing fraud.

A: You can probably order it online with a credit card.

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