Is a marriage in Italy valid in the US?
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Is a marriage in Italy valid in the US?
Important Note on the Validity of the Italian Marriage Certificate in the United States: A foreign marriage that is valid in the country where it is performed is automatically valid in the U.S. An Italian marriage certificate is sufficient to prove your marriage and it is considered valid once legalized through the
Can I get married in Italy if I am divorced?
Please note that, for a Catholic wedding in Italy: Either you or your partner (or both) must be a Catholic. Under Italian law, a woman who has been divorced/widowed and wishes to re-marry in Italy can't do so until 300 days have passed from the date of her divorce or the death of her husband.
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 in another country and still be legally married in the US?
In general, marriages which are legally performed and valid abroad are also legally valid in the United States. Inquiries regarding the validity of a marriage abroad should be directed to the attorney general of the state where you live. American diplomatic and consular officers are NOT permitted to perform marriages.
