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I solemnly swear (or affirm) that we, the undersigned, are married to each other by virtue of the following facts: on or about ____________________ we agreed to be married, and after that date we lived together as a married couple and in this state represented to others that we were married.

If you agree, you and your partner can sign a Declaration of Informal Marriage with the county clerk. Once signed, the declaration is valid proof of marriage and you are considered married for all legal purposes. The declaration form is available from the county clerk.

To do this they must present themselves at the county clerk's office and file a Declaration of Informal Marriage. To file a Declaration of Informal Marriage you will need to take with you the same proof of identity and age as if you were getting a marriage license, and money to pay the filing fee.

Unlike some states, Texas does not recognize common law marriage. This means that simply living together for a certain amount of time does not automatically entitle unmarried partners to the same legal rights and responsibilities as married couples.

In Texas, you can register a common-law marriage with a Declaration of Informal Marriage. You can obtain a Declaration of Informal Marriage form from your county clerk's office.

Remote marriage licenses became legal when the Texas Legislature approved SB 907. To use the service, couples must have access to computer or laptop that includes a webcam and speakers to conduct a virtual meeting. Click on the following link for the marriage license application site.