Starting this week, Tarrant County residents hoping to tie the knot will be able to apply for a marriage license from the comfort of their home.
The Texas Legislature’s approval of SB 907 in 2021 allowed county clerks to issue marriage licenses remotely.
Tarrant County is the first in Texas to offer remote marriage licensing. The system is in conjunction with Austin-based company GovOS.
On Oct. 4, GovOS announced the company received approval for its system by the Texas Office of Court Administration.
“We are the first certified in the state of Texas to offer remote marriage licenses,” said County Clerk Mary Louise Nicholson. “We are looking to serve military service men and women and those people who do not want to make the drive to get their marriage licenses.”
Tarrant County residents can apply for a marriage license remotely as long as they have access to a computer, reliable Internet access and audio and visual capabilities on their device.
A notarized affidavit of age and identity must be submitted to complete the application process if applying remotely.
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