My boyfriend and I are thinking about getting married in Canada. I would like to know, if we make all of the arrangements, i.e. marriage license, ceremony, etc. and get married in Canada, will our marriage be recognized by the U.S. government, or will we have to get married here as well? We are both U.S. citizens and reside in the U.S.
2007-10-07 13:33:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The marriage validly celebrated and contracted in Canada is valid in the US when it is not against the laws.
2007-10-07 13:36:25 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am an American married in Canada to a Canadian and I have never had any problems with my marriage being recognized in America (or anywhere else, for that matter).
According to Canadian law, Canada will recognize as legal any marriage that is valid according to the law of the place where it took place and that does not offend Canadian law (such as the law prohibiting polygamy). I assume that the US has the same type of law.
2007-10-11 00:25:01 · answer #2 · answered by Eric W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as long as the marriage is valid under the laws of the state you're in, it will be recognized.
2007-10-07 20:46:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of Course. Any country you marry in will be recognized in the US.
2007-10-07 20:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by The Wiz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get married anywhere and still remain a US citizen.
2007-10-11 20:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by CJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is..
2007-10-11 19:11:13 · answer #6 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋