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  1. Mar 28, 2024 · If you’re considering a common law marriage or think you might already be in one, you likely want to know: which common law marriage states recognize this form of union? As of 2024, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, Texas, Utah, and the District of Columbia are common law marriage states, each with their own particular legal ...

  2. Those states are: Colorado, District of Columbia, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, Texas, and Utah. The requirements to establish a common law marriage vary by state.

  3. Jul 13, 2023 · Colorado, Iowa, and Rhode Island are among the few states that completely recognize common-law marriage. Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas also allow common-law marriage. Utah is not a common-law marriage state. This article provides a complete list of states that recognize common-law marriage.

  4. Common Law Marriage States. The following states currently recognize valid common law marriagesregardless of when they were established—either in state laws or as a result of court rulings: Colorado (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 14-2-109.5) District of Columbia (case law) Iowa (Iowa Code §§ 252A.3.6, 595.1A) Kansas (Kan. Stat. §§23-2502, 23 ...

  5. Mar 26, 2024 · Common law marriage laws are complex. Some states, like Colorado, Iowa, and Rhode Island, allow common law marriage. Other states like Alabama, Idaho, and Indiana only allow common law marriage before a certain date. Plus, common law marriage requirements are different in every state.

  6. Oct 10, 1991 · Common law marriage is recognized in the following states: Colorado, District of Columbia, Alabama, Montana, Iowa, Kansas, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania (if it was entered before 9/2003), South Carolina, Utah, Rhode Island, Texas, Ohio (if entered before 10/1991), Idaho (if it was entered before 1996), Georgia (if entered before 1997), and Oklahoma.

  7. Mar 11, 2020 · A common law marriage is a legally recognized marriage between two people who have not purchased a marriage license or had their marriage solemnized by a ceremony. Not all states have statutes addressing common law marriage. In some states case law and public policy determine validity. NOTE : NCSL is NOT a legal services organization.

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