C.R.S. Section 14-2-104
Formalities


(1)

Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section, a marriage is valid in this state if:

(a)

It is licensed, solemnized, and registered as provided in this part 1; and

(b)

It is only between one man and one woman.

(2)

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 14-2-112, any marriage contracted within or outside this state that does not satisfy paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of this section shall not be recognized as valid in this state.

(3)

Nothing in this section shall be deemed to repeal or render invalid any otherwise valid common law marriage between one man and one woman:

(a)

Entered into prior to September 1, 2006; or

(b)

Entered into on or after September 1, 2006, that complies with section 14-2-109.5.

Source: Section 14-2-104 — Formalities, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-14.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

14‑2‑101
Short title
14‑2‑102
Purposes - rules of construction
14‑2‑103
Uniformity of application and construction
14‑2‑104
Formalities
14‑2‑105
Marriage license and marriage certificate
14‑2‑106
License to marry
14‑2‑106.5
License to marry without appearing in person
14‑2‑107
When licenses to marry issued - validity
14‑2‑108
Judicial approval
14‑2‑109
Solemnization and registration of marriages - proxy marriage
14‑2‑109.3
Rights of underage married persons
14‑2‑109.5
Common law marriage - age restrictions
14‑2‑110
Prohibited marriages
14‑2‑111
Putative spouse
14‑2‑112
Application
14‑2‑113
Violation - penalty
14‑2‑201
Property ownership
14‑2‑202
Married person may sue and be sued
14‑2‑203
Rights in separate business
14‑2‑204
Not to affect marriage settlements
14‑2‑205
Married person’s land subject to judgment
14‑2‑206
Spouse cannot convey other spouse’s lands
14‑2‑207
Spouse may convey lands as if unmarried
14‑2‑208
Married person may contract
14‑2‑209
Loss of consortium
14‑2‑210
Domicile
14‑2‑301
Short title
14‑2‑302
Definitions
14‑2‑303
Scope
14‑2‑303.5
Applicability of part and case law to agreements relating to civil unions
14‑2‑304
Governing law
14‑2‑305
Principles of law and equity
14‑2‑306
Formation requirements
14‑2‑307
When agreement effective
14‑2‑308
Void marriage
14‑2‑309
Enforcement
14‑2‑310
Unenforceable terms
14‑2‑311
Limitation of action
14‑2‑312
Uniformity of application and construction
14‑2‑313
Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 14-2-104’s source at colorado​.gov