Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Can Everyday People Perform a Legal Marriage Ceremony?

What must John/Jane Doe do to perform a Legal and binding marriage ceremony when he/she is neither an ordained clergy nor a Justice of the Peace? Is it possible? If so what must he/she do to make a marriage ceremony legal and binding in the state of Texas?


Asked on 1/12/03, 3:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Vic Velasquez Velasquez & Associates Law Office

Re: Can Everyday People Perform a Legal Marriage Ceremony?

Texas law provides certain persons with authority to solemnize marriages, e.g. judge, priest, etc. Only these persons can solemnize marriages. For requirements of a valid marriage, check with your county clerk or the authority to issue marriage licenses.

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Answered on 1/12/03, 11:15 pm


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