What do you do with a marriage license in Texas after getting married?
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What do you do with a marriage license in Texas after getting married?
You can apply in a different Texas county from where you will be married, but you’ll have to return the completed license to the same county where you applied after your ceremony. A copy of the license will then be filed at that county clerk’s office, and the original license will get returned to you.
Can you get married in another state with a Texas marriage license?
Neither person has to be a resident of Texas. This is good for out-of-state couples because Texas is a great locale for a destination wedding. Additionally, a Texas marriage license can be used if your ceremony is in another state. However, it must be recorded in the Texas county where you applied for it.
Is a marriage in Vegas legal everywhere?
Within one year of receipt of the marriage license a wedding ceremony must be performed in order to have a legal union, and marriages are legal and binding throughout the United States under the Full Faith and Credit Clause, as well as most other countries.
Can you get a marriage license right now in Texas?
A formal marriage license can be obtained from any county in Texas and the marriage can be performed anywhere. There is a 72-hour waiting period after the license is issued before the marriage ceremony can take place. The 72-hour waiting period can be waived by meeting one of three criteria.
