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VS-180 Application for Marriage License
Use this application to provide information and sworn statements for both applicants seeking a marriage license in Texas.
- What this form is
- The VS-180 application collects each applicant’s identifying and contact information, birth details, and answers to eligibility questions. Both applicants sign statements affirming that the information provided is correct. The county clerk section records the oath or certification, license details, and marriage information. The form also includes an optional $5 contribution to support the Texas Home Visitation Program.
- Who needs it
- Both applicants seeking a marriage license can use this form to provide their information and affirm the statements required on the application.
- Why it needs a notary
- The application includes sworn statements and a county-clerk oath section, so signatures must be notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Complete the application for the county named on the form. The document includes a section for the county clerk and an address to mail the executed license.
Questions
Who completes the VS-180 Application for Marriage License?
Both applicants provide their identifying information, answer the eligibility questions, and sign statements affirming that the information on the application is correct.
Does the VS-180 need to be notarized?
The form includes sworn statements and a section for an oath before the county clerk. The signatures must be notarized, which can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
What information does the application request?
The form requests each applicant’s name, contact details, date and place of birth, Social Security number, and answers to questions about marriage, divorce, child support, and family relationship.