Will my marriage be valid inthe USif I get married by proxy in El Salvador?
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Will my marriage be valid inthe USif I get married by proxy in El Salvador?
My fiance and I are thinking about getting married by proxy and using a website that will take care of everything so I want to make sure it will be legal and valid.
Asked on January 2, 2012 under Family Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
It is my understanding that only 4 states in the United States allow marriage by proxy. California happens to be one of them. However, California limits the ability to be married by proxy to specific situation and a specific class of people. Here is the law:
The law allows marriage-by-proxy in California for members of the armed forces who are stationed far away in wars or conflicts. It allows them to give their power of attorney for someone to stand in for them during their wedding ceremony. Documents have to be signed and acknowledged by a notary or by two military officers. Section 350 of the California Family Code.
So unless you guys fit in to this specific class of people stay away from the proxy website. Good luck.
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