# Alaska Stat. § 25.05.013: Same-sex marriages

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.013

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 25.05.013
- **Heading:** Same-sex marriages
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 25 / Chapter 25.05 / Section 25.05.013

## Text

(a) A marriage entered into by persons of the same sex, either under common law or under statute, that is recognized by another state or foreign jurisdiction is void in this state, and contractual rights granted by virtue of the marriage, including its termination, are unenforceable in this state.

(b) A same-sex relationship may not be recognized by the state as being entitled to the benefits of marriage.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.011 Civil contract.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.011.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.013 Same-sex marriages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.013.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.021 Prohibited marriages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.021.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.031 Voidable marriages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.031.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.041 Matters insufficient to render marriage voidable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.041.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.051 Effect of existing former marriage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.051.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.061 Marriage without license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.061.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.071 Persons to issue license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.071.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.081 Marriage commissioners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.081.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.091 Application for license; disclosure for child support purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.091.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.111 Issuance of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.111.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.121 Marriage license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.121.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.161 Waiver of waiting period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.161.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.171 Judicial permission to marry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.171.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.013. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.