Is foreign marriage legal in the US

Detroit, MI Viewed 58 times. Posted about 1 month ago in Marriage / Prenuptials
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I got married in my country of birth(South Africa) , to an US citizen. I found out that he never registered our marriage here in the US (Michigan).
COuld this be a problem and is the marriage still valid in the US?
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Kenneth V. Zichi

Kenneth V. Zichi

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This attorney is licensed in Michigan. Posted about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable
In general if a marriage is legal in the country/state it is performed in, it will be recognized without you having to take further action in Michigan. There are exceptions for things like same sex marriages, but provided that is not the case, your marriage does not need to be 'registered' to be valid.
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Jonathan H Levy

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This attorney is licensed in California and 1 other state. Posted about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable
No such requirement as registering a foreign marriage, you are married plain and simple based on your South African nuptials.
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