No, the District of Columbia does not recognize common law marriage.
As of 2015, the following states recognize common law marriage: Alabama, Colorado, District of Columbia, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah.
In the U.S., there are nine states that recognize common law marriage. Texas, Colorado, Iowa, Alabama, Montana, Oklahoma, Kansas, South Carolina, and Rhode Island. The District of Columbia also recognizes common law marriage.
No. Louisiana does not recognize common law marriage.
No, Arizona does not recognize common law marriage.
No, Maryland does not recognize common law marriage.
No, Massachusetts does not recognize common law marriage.
No, Montana does not recognize common law marriage.
No, Utah does not recognize common law marriage.
Common law marriage is not legally recognized in the State of Virginia. The only states that recognize it, are :Alabama, Colorado, Iowa Kansas, and New Hampshire. District of Columbia also recognizes common law marriages, however, Alexandria is no longer considered part of the District.
New Mexico does not recognize common law marriage.
No, New Hampshire does not recognize common law marriage.
No, New Jersey does not recognize common law marriage.