Laredo, TX asked in Family Law and International Law for Texas

Q: If I am married in another country legally, is it required for me to get it validated again in Texas?

Married in India legally and have the government-issued certificate of marriage. Is it required to get registered, married or validated again in USA and more specifically texas?

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David Luther Woodward
David Luther Woodward
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  • International Law Lawyer
  • Pensacola, FL
  • Licensed in Texas

A: No

The states of the U. S. recognize a duly done marriage from wherever if it is done within the laws of that place. If you have a marriage certificate you're fine

good Luck

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