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A Marriage Licence is valid only withing the jurisdiction that issued it. A Marriage Licence issued in one Canadian province would not be valid in another Canadian province or territory, nor would it be valid in any other country.
However, a marriage performed under the authority of a Marriage Licence issued by the Canadian province, and performed within that Canadian province by a person authorized to perform marriages, is a valid marriage, provided that the parties are not otherwise prohibited from marrying each other.
Added: Are you asking about (1) a Canadian marrriage license with a view towards having the ceremony performed in the US? OR - (2) are you asking if a marriage performed in Canada is recognized in the US?
The answer to the first scenario is NO.
The answer to the second scenario is YES.
What else can I help you with?
Can you get a marriage license in Ohio and marry in Maryland?
It is not good in Maryland. The license has to be issued by the county where the ceremony is.
Can you get a NC marriage license but be married in Italy?
It is not good in Italy. The license should be issued by Italy where the ceremony is.
Can you get married in Jamaica with a Maryland marriage license?
It is not good in another country. The license must be issued by the country where the ceremony is.
Does a South Carolina marriage license have to be used in the county it was issued in?
No. The ceremony must take place in South Carolina, but not necessarily within County where the license was issued. Good luck!
Is a marriage license for Ghana valid in the UK?
It is not good in the UK. The license should be issued by the county were the ceremony is. However, a marriage performed in Ghana would be considered legal in the UK.
Are marriage licenses legal worldwide?
A marriage license is good for the jurisdiction that issued it. Most are valid for the entire state, not just the county. And it will be a valid marriage world wide.
How long after you get a marriage license do you have to get married in Georgia?
There is no waiting period and the marriage license does not have an expiration date in Georgia. Both parties must be apply together and bring valid photo ID. If one of the parties is a resident of Georgia, the license can be issued in any county probate court. If neither party is a resident of Georgia, the license must be issued in the county in which the marriage ceremony is to be performed.
Are marriage and drivers licenses valid from one state to the next?
A marriage license from one state is not valid in another state.A driver's license from your home state is good while traveling in another state. However, if you move you must obtain a new license from your new state within a certain time period. At that time you will be required to surrender your old driver's license.
Is marriage in Canada valid in US?
In general, a marriage is recognized by the federal government and by U.S. state governments if the marriage was considered legal in the jurisdiction in which it was performed (for example, Canada), unless the marriage is against public policy (i.e., incestuous, polygamous, etc.). One important exception is same-sex marriage, which is currently not recognized by the U.S. federal government and by many state governments. States that do recognize same-sex marriages, however, will also recognize a same-sex marriage performed in Canada.
Does it matter in NC what county you acquire you marriage license in?
The Register of Deeds office issues marriage licenses that can be used in any county in North Carolina. The license can be used immediately upon issuance and is good for 60 days. The original license must be returned to the county where it was issued.
Can you get a marriage license in ga and get married the same day?
Yes, you can obtain your marriage license and have your ceremony on the same day in Georgia. You should schedule your ceremony first and apply for your license earlier in the day. Both of you need to appear together at the county probate court. If one of you is a resident of Georgia, the license can be issued in any county. If not, the license must be issued in the county in which your ceremony will take place. Good luck!
How long is a driver's license good for?
Depends on the what state issued the license. In my state it is good for 4 years.
