Get Absent Form To Get Married In Tarrant County

The Absent Form To Get Married In Tarrant County is designed for individuals who are unable to appear in person before the County Clerk to apply for a marriage license. This guide provides clear steps to help you complete the form online and ensure compliance with all requirements.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the Absent Form To Get Married In Tarrant County online.

1. Press the 'Get Form' button to access the Absent Form To Get Married In Tarrant County and open it in an online editor.
2. Carefully read through the instructions provided in the form’s introduction to understand the requirements.
3. Fill in the full name of the absent applicant, including their maiden name if applicable. Ensure this is identical to the identification used for the marriage license.
4. Provide the complete address of the absent applicant, including the address of their institution if they are incarcerated.
5. Enter the date of birth for the absent applicant in the specified format (month/day/year) and their place of birth.
6. If applicable, state whether the absent applicant is a citizen of the United States.
7. Provide the absent applicant's Social Security number.
8. Indicate if the absent applicant has been divorced within the last 30 days.
9. Confirm that the absent applicant is not currently married and that the other applicant is also not married.
10. Answer whether the absent applicant is current on court-ordered child support payments.
11. Acknowledge the relationship status to the other applicant, ensuring they are not immediate family.
12. Declare the desire to marry including the other applicant's name, age, and complete address.
13. Specify the approximate date of marriage.
14. State the reason for being unable to appear in person.
15. Appoint a proxy to act on behalf of the absent applicant, ensuring this person is at least 18 years old and not the other applicant.
16. Ensure that the affidavit is signed by the absent applicant, then proceed to have it acknowledged and notarized.
17. Complete the notarization by filling in the notary's information and signing it.
18. Review the entire form for completeness and accuracy, including checking if any alterations have been made.
19. Save your completed form, and consider downloading or printing it for your records.

Start completing your documents online today to make your marriage application process smooth and efficient.