Thursday, January 21, 2010

What is the standard procedure for getting married by the courts?

My fiancee and I are planning on getting married by the courts in TX on December 22nd. I was just looking on advice on what the standard procedure was! Thanks!What is the standard procedure for getting married by the courts?
The best place to check is the county you are getting married in. The state of TX has some other requirments...


Here's what you need to know and what documents to bring with you before you apply for a Texas marriage license. We recommend getting this legal aspect of your wedding out of the way about a month before your wedding date.





Congratulations and much happiness as you begin your lifetime journey together!Requirements may vary as each county in Texas could have their own requirements.








ID Requirement:


In Texas, you will need one valid form of id such as drivers license, certified copy of your birth certificate, U. S. passport, military ID card, and your Social Security number.





Residency Requirement:


Neither one of you have to be a resident of Texas. Texas is a great locale for a destination wedding!


Pre-marital Education:





In Texas, couples are encouraged to attend a premarital education course that is at least four hours duration. It must be finished during the year preceding applying for a marriage license. Contact the county clerk for a roster of area course providers.





Previous Marriage:


If divorced within thirty days, Texas requires that you show a certified copy of your divorce decree stating the 30 day waiting period is waived.





Waiting Period in Texas:


The 72 hours (3 days) waiting period in Texas can be waived for active duty military personnel.








Fees and Other Tests:


$31 - $41 cash, so don't leave home without it! The fees may vary from Texas county to county. Blood tests or medical examinations are not required in Texas.


NOTE: Effective September 2008, the license fee will be waived if a couple takes an 8-hour premarital preparation course that covers important marital skills and issues such as conflict management and communication.





What is the standard procedure for getting married by the courts?
Here's what you need for a marriage license in TX: http://marriage.about.com/cs/marriagelic鈥?/a>





Check your local county to see if they have a Justice of the Peace that can marry you. If not you may have to hire a judge, like we do here in parts of Minnesota.
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