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Does California recognize a common law marriage?

April 26, 2017California marriage recognize

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Does California recognize a common law marriage?

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In short, the answer is No. This is one of the most common legal misconceptions about marriage in California. If you are living together without a marriage license or ceremony, you are not considered legally married in California. However, if you and your partner lived in another state that recognized a common law marriage and you met the requirements for marriage there, you would need to get a divorce under California law if you are a resident here now.