Ellis County, TX · Ellis County
Absentee Affidavit and Instructions
This affidavit helps an absent applicant provide information for a marriage license when they cannot appear at the Ellis County Clerk’s office.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Ellis County · Ellis County, Ellis County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- elliscountytx.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this affidavit to apply for a marriage license when one applicant cannot appear at the Ellis County Clerk’s office. The absent applicant completes it and gives it to the person they wish to marry; the other party brings it to the Clerk with identification. The form requests information for the affidavit, and the instructions explain the identification and timing for the in-person visit.
Who needs it
An applicant who cannot appear at the Ellis County Clerk’s office needs this affidavit when applying for a marriage license.
How to submit it
The absent applicant returns the completed affidavit to the person they wish to marry. That person presents it at the Ellis County Clerk’s office, 109 S. Jackson, Waxahachie, Texas 75165.
About notarization
This directory listing marks the form as not requiring notarization; its instructions nevertheless mention notarizing the affidavit before the other party presents it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Absent Applicant Affidavit and Instructions.
- 2
Complete the Affidavit
The absent applicant completes the requested information in blue or black ink and prints both parties’ names as shown on their identification.
- 3
Gather Identification
The appearing party brings original identification; the absent applicant’s identification must be a legible photocopy.
- 4
Submit to the County Clerk
The absent applicant returns the affidavit to the other party, who presents it at the Ellis County Clerk’s office.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Absent Applicant Affidavit?
- No, this directory listing marks the form as not requiring notarization. The document’s instructions mention notarizing the affidavit before the other party presents it.
- How do I submit the Absent Applicant Affidavit?
- The absent applicant returns the completed affidavit to the person they wish to marry. That person presents it at the Ellis County Clerk’s office.
- What identification should the other party bring?
- The instructions list acceptable identification, including a valid driver’s license, passport, state-issued ID, military ID, or certified birth certificate. The appearing party’s ID must be original.
- How long is the affidavit valid?
- The instructions state that the absent applicant affidavit expires 30 days from the signature date.