Can you live in one state and get married in another?
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Can you live in one state and get married in another?
Marriage Certificate. Although a marriage license is not transferable from state to state, a legal marriage in any state is legal across the entire United States. The license simply allows a couple to get married, but the certificate is proof of a legal marriage.
What happens if you get married in two different states?
If you get married in one state, it will be recognized in the other state, so long as it was not a legally prohibited marriage.
Can you get married in Vegas if you live in another state?
Nevada marriage licenses are only valid within the State of Nevada. Marriage ceremonies must be conducted within Nevada's borders and may not be conducted within another state or country.
Can you be legally married in 2 countries?
Most countries do not recognize multiple marriages but some do. Some country requires to obtain an “unmanned certificate” from your country of citizenship. Some country doesn't bother. In both cases, it is technically possible to marry two different person in two different countries.
Can you get married without the other person being there?
A proxy wedding or proxy marriage is a wedding in which one or both of the individuals being united are not physically present, usually being represented instead by other persons. Proxy weddings are not recognized as legally binding in most jurisdictions: both parties must be present.
Do you have to live in a state to get married there?
State Residency: You don't need to be a resident of California to receive a marriage license. Age Requirement: Both parties must be at or over the age of 18 to be married without parental consent. You will receive the license the same day you submit the application.
What is the next step after marrying a US citizen?
After you marry a U.S. citizen, you can apply for a green card. While USCIS is processing your application, you can apply for “advance parole,” which gives you permission to travel. Unless you have an emergency situation, USCIS will take two to three months to process your parole.
