The District of Columbia Table of Consanguinity is a legal document that outlines the relationships between individuals related by blood or marriage in the District of Columbia. It is used to determine the minimum degree of relatedness for marriage in the District of Columbia. The Table of Consanguinity sets out the various relationships between individuals and includes the minimum degree of relatedness in order for a marriage to be lawful in the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Table of Consanguinity is divided into two parts: direct lineal consanguinity and collateral consanguinity. Direct lineal consanguinity refers to relationships between individuals who are related by blood, such as parent and child, siblings, and grandparents. Collateral consanguinity refers to relationships between individuals who are related by marriage, such as cousins and aunts/uncles. The Table of Consanguinity also includes a column that lists the minimum degree of relatedness needed for marriage in the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Table of Consanguinity is an important legal document that helps to ensure that marriages in the District of Columbia are lawful and that individuals are not marrying someone too closely related to them.