I want to get a civil union (gay marrige) in NJ, do I have to live there in order to get it?

Question

I live in Florida and want to get Married or a Civil Union with my partner, is it possible to go to another state and do so even if I don't live there?

Answer 1

Most states that allow Civil Unions or Gay Marriage require you to be a resident of the state for atleast 6 months. If you move back to Florida the state won't recognize your Union or Marriage.

Answer 2

As far as gay marriage, Yes you could go to another state to do so. As far as Civil Union or Domestic Partnership, You would have to be a resident of that state. I believe you would have to be a resident for at least six months.
Either way, its kind of pointless if you don't live in the state or city that recognizes it. You wouldn't be able to take advantage of the perks that come with it. (not that there are very many)
I live in San Francisco and we have Domestic Partnership as well as California itself. So living here you actually have to file Domestic Partnership with both the city and the state in order to have any legal rights over each other, our property, and our finances.

Answer 3

I know that you can get a civil union in Vermont, even if you are not a resident. I don't know for sure what the laws are in New Jersey. I would suggest you check into that more before you go

Answer 4

I don't know for sure. I do know I have a friend from the US tho, with his husband, travelled to Spain to get married, and then again in Britain. They also got married in Ohio. I think you can get married just about anywhere but if the state you live in doesn't recognize it then it won't mean anything to the government but it will mean something to you and your partner. Good luck.

Answer 5

I'm pretty sure you don't have to be a legal resident, but I don't know the laws there. I hope so, though because that's what I'll probably end up doing!