§ 2–502
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 2-502 (2026)
Title 2. Marriage
Subtitle 5. Records
§ 2–502LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “foreign marriage” means a marriage ceremony:
(1)
performed outside this State; and
(2)
in which 1 or both of the parties were or are citizens of this State.
(b)
Each clerk shall keep a foreign marriage record book in the clerk’s office. The clerk shall record a foreign marriage when presented with either:
(1)
a certificate of marriage signed by the individual who performed the marriage ceremony; or
(2)
an official certified copy of a marriage record.
(c)
On request, the clerk shall provide, under the seal of the court, certification of a foreign marriage in the same manner as the clerk issues certification of a marriage ceremony performed in this State.