Do I need a notary for the absent applicant marriage-license affidavit?

No. This directory lists the document as not requiring a notary; the signer signs and dates the affidavit.

How do I submit the absent applicant affidavit?

The form names the Colorado County Clerk at 318 Spring Street, Suite 103, Columbus, Texas 78934. The listed marriage-license fee is $81 by cash or credit card; no checks.

What information does the affidavit ask for?

It asks for the absent applicant’s identifying details and declarations, information about the other applicant, and the reason the applicant cannot appear in person.

Can an absent applicant name a proxy?

The instructions say only an eligible armed forces member stationed in another country in support of combat or another military operation may list an adult proxy for the ceremony.

Colorado County, TX · Colorado County

No notary required

Affidavit of Absent Applicant for Marriage License

This affidavit is for an absent marriage-license applicant to provide personal details and declarations to the Colorado County Clerk.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Colorado County · Colorado County, Colorado County, Texas
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: co.colorado.tx.us
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

The affidavit is for an applicant who cannot appear personally before the county clerk to apply for a marriage license. It asks for the absent applicant’s identifying information, declarations about eligibility, the other applicant’s details, and the reason for the absence; an eligible armed forces member may also name a ceremony proxy. The instructions list identification requirements and the marriage-license fee.

Who needs it

An applicant who cannot appear in person to apply for a marriage license may use this affidavit for the person applying on their behalf.

How to submit it

The form lists the Colorado County Clerk at 318 Spring Street, Suite 103, Columbus, Texas 78934. The instructions list a marriage-license fee of $81, payable by cash or credit card; checks are not accepted.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Affidavit
Download the absent applicant marriage-license affidavit from the Colorado County forms page.
2
Complete the Affidavit
Fill in the absent applicant’s information, required declarations, the other applicant’s details, and the reason for the absence.
3
Gather Identification
The instructions list acceptable identification for the absent applicant and require original identification for the party appearing before the clerk.
4
Submit to the County Clerk
Take the affidavit to the Colorado County Clerk at the address listed on the form; the instructions list the marriage-license fee and accepted payment methods.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the absent applicant marriage-license affidavit?: No. This directory lists the document as not requiring a notary; the signer signs and dates the affidavit.
How do I submit the absent applicant affidavit?: The form names the Colorado County Clerk at 318 Spring Street, Suite 103, Columbus, Texas 78934. The listed marriage-license fee is $81 by cash or credit card; no checks.
What information does the affidavit ask for?: It asks for the absent applicant’s identifying details and declarations, information about the other applicant, and the reason the applicant cannot appear in person.
Can an absent applicant name a proxy?: The instructions say only an eligible armed forces member stationed in another country in support of combat or another military operation may list an adult proxy for the ceremony.

Need something notarized?

This Affidavit of Absent Applicant for Marriage License doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.