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VS-181 Affidavit of Absent Applicant for Marriage License
VS-181 is an affidavit for an applicant who cannot appear personally before the county clerk for issuance of a marriage license.
- What this form is
- This affidavit collects information about the absent applicant and the other applicant, including personal details, eligibility statements, and the reason the applicant cannot appear before the county clerk. It includes a section for certain U.S. Armed Forces members stationed in another country who cannot attend the ceremony. The absent applicant signs under oath before a notary.
- Who needs it
- An applicant who cannot appear personally before the county clerk for issuance of a marriage license may use this affidavit.
- Why it needs a notary
- The absent applicant’s signature must be notarized, as the form includes a sworn statement and a notary section. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Submit it to the Texas agency named on the form.
Questions
What is the VS-181 affidavit used for?
The VS-181 is an affidavit of absent applicant for a marriage license. It provides information about the applicant and explains why they cannot appear personally before the county clerk.
Who completes the military proxy section?
The form says this section can only be completed by members of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed in another country in support of combat or another military operation who cannot attend the ceremony.
Does the VS-181 need to be notarized?
Yes. The form includes the applicant’s sworn statement and a signature of notary section. The signature can be notarized online with a commissioned online notary.