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Recognition of marriages not recognized by the state of New York, domestic partnerships, and civil unions of other jurisdictions.

NYC Admin. Code § 3-245
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§ 3-245 Recognition of marriages not recognized by the state of New York, domestic partnerships, and civil unions of other jurisdictions. a. Members of a marriage that is not recognized by the state of New York, a domestic partnership, or a civil union, lawfully entered into in another jurisdiction, shall be entitled to all the rights and benefits available to domestic partners registered pursuant to this subchapter. A certificate of such domestic partnership, civil union or marriage issued by another jurisdiction shall constitute sufficient proof of entitlement to such rights and benefits. b. "Members of a marriage that is not recognized by the state of New York" for purposes of this section and of section 3-240(a) of this title does not include a marriage prohibited by section 5 or section 6 of the New York State Domestic Relations Law. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at .
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-214713Fetched: 10/24/2026

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