Both individuals must be at least 18 years old to marry without consent. If either person is between 16 and 18 years old, consent is required.
Texas has no residency requirements for eloping in the state. Texas citizens can apply for a marriage license in any county, and the license is valid for a wedding in any county in the state.
When applying for a marriage license, both individuals must present valid government photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, ID card, or passport) to prove their age.
The application must be filled out, the oath listed on the application must be repeated, and the application must be signed in front of the clerk. An application fee is also required.
After the ceremony, the marriage license must be returned to the same county it originated from. If eloping in Texas from out-of-state, the marriage license must be filed in Texas for the marriage to be legally recognized.
Texas requires a waiting period of 72 hours after receiving the marriage license before the wedding ceremony can take place. Some exceptions apply for the military.
The Texas marriage license is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. It is recommended to apply for the license approximately one month before the wedding date.
It is important to note that the license needs to be returned to the county it was filed in. If you do not live in Texas and are eloping here, you will need to file for your marriage license in the state of Texas for your marriage to be legal in Texas.
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