If I’m a minor and I got married in Mexico with my parent’s permission, is my marriage valid in the US?
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If I’m a minor and I got married in Mexico with my parent’s permission, is my marriage valid in the US?
I’m 16.
Asked on August 13, 2012 under Family Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The general rule is that marriages legally performed in other countries are recognized as legal in the United States under the Full Faith and Credit provision of the Constitution. Now, only Civil Marriages are recongized in Mexico and when one or both of the persons marrying is/are under the age of 18, the parents of the minor(s) must present photo I.D. to be able to give their consent and must accompany them first to City Hall to obtain an "Underage Permit" and then to the Civil Registry Office.
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