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Yes. Same-sex marriage is legal in Delaware effective July 1, 2013.

Previously, same-sex couples were able to obtain Civil Unions in Delaware effective January 1, 2012.

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When did interracial marriage become legal in the state of Delaware?

1946


When will same-sex marriage be legal in Delaware?

The state of Delaware will permit same-sex couples to marry beginning July 1, 2013.


What is the statutory waiting period for a civil union in Delaware?

Delaware no longer offers civil unions. If a couple wants legal recognition, they must get a marriage license.


Has any same-sex couple sued the state of Delaware for legal recognition of their out-of-state marriage?

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Can you change your name on a Delaware driver's license using a same-sex marriage certificate?

Yes. A certificate of marriage, regardless of where it was issued, is sufficient proof of legal change of name for a Delaware driver's license. The gender of your spouse is irrelevant.


What is the procedure for dissolving a civil union in Delaware?

In Delaware, the procedure for dissolving a civil union is the same as for dissolving a legal marriage. It is necessary to obtain a divorce decree signed by a judge.


How many same-sex couples have married in Delaware?

At least 2,000 same-sex couples have married in Delaware as of July 14, 2014. Same-sex marriage became legal in Delaware on July 1, 2013.


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it is legal to own a black panther in Delaware


Does the state of Delaware recognize Maine state registered domestic partnerships?

No. Although Delaware law recognizes out-of-state registered domestic partnerships ("DPs") that are substantially equal to marriage as civil unions, Washington DC DPs provide only limited rights and are not substantially equal to marriage. Therefore Washington DC DPs are not recognized in Delaware as civil unions.


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Does the state of New York recognize civil unions legally performed in Delaware?

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