Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs. > Article 1 - Marriage in General, 40-1-1 through 40-1-20. > Section 40-1-4 - Lawful marriages without the state recognized.

Section 40-1-4 - Lawful marriages without the state recognized.

40-1-4. [Lawful marriages without the state recognized.]

All marriages celebrated beyond the limits of this state, which are valid according to the laws of the country wherein they were celebrated or contracted, shall be likewise valid in this state, and shall have the same force as if they had been celebrated in accordance with the laws in force in this state.