The Absentee Affidavit is to be completed if an applicant is unable to appear personally before the County Clerk to apply for a marriage license. Marriage license applications may be filled out and saved online.However, applicants must appear in person to sign and purchase the marriage license. A notarized affidavit of age and identity must be submitted to complete the application process if applying remotely. In Texas, you can use an Absent Applicant Affidavit to obtain your marriage license. If they are refusing to certify the marriage application and marriage verification letter you can have the documents notarized instead. Notary Public and Apostilles Forms. Some forms not related to Notaries Public or Apostilles have moved from this page. Be thorough and accurate when filling out the form: Use clear and concise language and provide all necessary details. The only section you as the Notary may complete is the "Certificate of Marriage.