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Idaho updates marriage license certificates in wake of same-sex marriage court ruling

The Idaho Board of Health & Welfare met today, and unanimously approved updates to the state’s marriage license certificates, including giving both applicants for a license the option to identify themselves as “bride,” “groom” or “partner.” The form also collects information on the gender of each applicant.

“Costs to implement the change are minimal,” the board said in a news release today. “The forms are generated through automated systems by the county clerks and do not require forms to be printed and provided by the state.” Today’s action came in response to the recent court ruling legalizing same-sex marriages in Idaho. You can see the new form here.



Betsy Z. Russell
Betsy Z. Russell joined The Spokesman-Review in 1991. She currently is a reporter in the Boise Bureau covering Idaho state government and politics, and other news from Idaho's state capital.

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