Sherman County, TX · Sherman County

No notary required

Mail Application for Marriage or Divorce Record

This application lets people request Texas marriage or divorce record services by mail, including verifications, a marriage application photocopy, or an anniversary certificate.

At a glance

Issued by
City of Sherman County · Sherman County, Sherman County, Texas
Notarization
Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source
shermancountytx.gov
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What this form is

Use this form to request a marriage or divorce verification, a photocopy of a marriage license application, or an heirloom wedding anniversary certificate from Texas Vital Statistics. It asks for the applicant’s contact details and relationship to the person named, event and spouse information, selected record type, and payment. The form instructs applicants to include valid identification and an original signed application.

Who needs it

People requesting a marriage or divorce record service by mail from Texas Vital Statistics need to complete this application.

How to submit it

Mail the original signed application, a photocopy of valid identification, and the appropriate fees to DSHS - VSS, P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and includes a photocopy of valid identification.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Mail Application for Marriage or Divorce Record.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Complete Steps 1, 2, and 3 clearly, selecting the record type and providing applicant and event information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Items

    Include a photocopy of valid identification and the appropriate fees; sign and date the original application.

  4. 4

    Mail to Vital Statistics

    Mail the application and enclosures to DSHS - VSS, P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Mail Application for Marriage or Divorce Record?
No. The application has no notary block; sign and date it, and include a photocopy of valid identification.
How do I submit the Mail Application for Marriage or Divorce Record?
Mail the original signed application, valid ID photocopy, and appropriate fees to DSHS - VSS, P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040.
What record services can I request with this application?
The form lists marriage verification, divorce verification, a photocopy of a marriage license application, and an heirloom wedding anniversary certificate.
What should I include with my application?
Complete the application, sign and date the original, enclose a photocopy of current valid identification, and include the appropriate fees.

Need something notarized?

This Mail Application for Marriage or Divorce Record doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.