Full question:
If two U.S citizens get married Jamaica, is it automatically 'put on file' in the state of Georgia. Or do we have to apply for a Georgia marriage license to make it legal or recognized?
- Category: Marriage
- Date:
- State: Georgia
Answer:
Generally, marriages that are legally performed abroad are recognized as valid in the United States. This means that a marriage valid under Jamaican law will typically be recognized in Georgia. There is no requirement in Georgia law to register foreign marriages. You can prove the existence of your marriage with an authenticated marriage certificate from Jamaica. Such a certificate is admissible as evidence of the marriage.
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