States with Common Law Marriage
  • Colorado.
  • Iowa.
  • Kansas.
  • Montana.
  • New Hampshire.
  • Texas.
  • Utah.
How do you prove your common law married?
Deeds showing title to property held jointly by both parties to the common law marriage. Bank statements and checks showing joint ownership of the accounts. Insurance policies naming the other party as beneficiary. Birth certificates naming you and your common law spouse as parents of your child.

If you were deemed "common law married" in one of the 7 states and move, the new state will most likely recognize the marriage.