Hennepin County has updated its report on the number of same-sex marriage applications received on Thursday, the first day they could be filed.
Forty-five applications came from same-sex couples out of 87 marriage license applications received during the day.
Last night, the county reported that 38 same-sex applications were received, but the number was updated today because some of the county service centers were open later.
Ramsey County reported receiving 14 marriage license applications from same-sex couples.
Same-sex couples cannot legally wed until Aug. 1, but several metro area counties began accepting applications Thursday. There’s a five-day waiting period in the state, and the licenses are valid for six months.
Same Sex Marriage Applications
I’m waiting to hear the news from around the state to see which counties are following the law.
Who’s counting?
If the law is now neutral on same sex marriage and language distinguishing same-sex vs opposite sex marriage has been eliminated from license applications, then how does Hennepin County know the numbers? Is someone keeping a separate checklist behind the counter? If so, why? Is there a similar count going on for say – mixed race applications?
And how long will this differentiated counting go on?