PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS THE FOLLOWING THINGS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED:
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A LICENSE PURCHASED IN ANY TEXAS COUNTY CAN BE USED IN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND ANY OTHER STATE OR COUNTRY THAT WILL ACCEPT IT. (Including: ceremony performed on an aircraft, boat or ship traveling in the US or international territory.)
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IT MAY BE USED IN ANY COUNTY IN TEXAS
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THE ORIGINAL LICENSE WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU AFTER IT IS FILED
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THE LICENSE WILL REMAIN ON FILE IN THE COUNTY WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED
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CERTIFIED COPIES MAY BE ORDERED FROM THAT COUNTY AT ANY TIME
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WHEN A LICENSE IS PURCHASED IT MAY NOT BE USED FOR THE FIRST 72 HOURS
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A DISTRICT JUDGE MAY WAIVE THE WAITING PERIOD IF A TIMELY REQUEST IS MADE
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THE LICENSE IS VALID FOR NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE
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THERE IS NO LAW REQUIRING A BLOOD TEST
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ABSENT APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE LEGAL AUTHORIZATION BEFORE APPLYING FOR THE LICENSE
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COUPLES LIVING AS HUSBAND AND WIFE MAY WISH TO MAKE THEIR MARRIAGE A MATTER OF RECORD WITHOUT FORMAL CEREMONY. CALL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON AN INFORMAL MARRIAGE DECLARATION.
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