The Marriage License Request is the Kaufman County, Texas form for ordering certified copies of a marriage license. It is marked Certified Copies ONLY, so it does not issue a license. If you searched for a Kaufman County marriage license, note that the county says the license itself is obtained in person at the County Clerk's office. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; Kaufman County publishes the original PDF at the official link.
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What is Marriage License Request – Kaufman County, TX?
The Marriage License Request is a Kaufman County, Texas form on which a requester orders certified copies of a marriage license, identified by the names of the groom and bride and the date of marriage, and gives contact and return address information.
The top of the form is marked Certified Copies ONLY, followed by a line for the number of copies. The form then asks for the full name of the groom, the full name of the bride, the bride's maiden name if it is different, and the date of marriage. A block headed Requester's Contact Information collects a contact name, a contact number and a return address. A fee for a certified copy of a marriage license is printed at the bottom of the form.
The form is not an application for a marriage license. According to the Kaufman County page on marriage licenses, county clerks issue all marriage licenses in Texas under Family Code Section 2.001, and at present a license can be obtained in Kaufman only at the County Clerk's office. The Marriage License Request is the separate paper used to ask for certified copies.
The labels on the form are printed in English with a Spanish translation beneath each one, for example Numero de Copias under Number of Copies. The form prints no form number or revision date.
Who needs to file Marriage License Request – Kaufman County, TX?
Anyone who needs certified copies of a marriage license from Kaufman County uses this form. The requester enters the number of copies wanted, the names of the groom and bride, the date of marriage and their own contact details.
The form does not limit who may request copies, and it does not name anyone who may sign or submit it for someone else.
Do not use this form to get a marriage license. The form states that it is for certified copies only. The Kaufman County page says a marriage license is presently obtained only at the County Clerk's office, 1902 E. US Highway 175, Kaufman, TX.
When to file Marriage License Request – Kaufman County, TX
Use the form whenever you need certified copies of a marriage license. It prints no due date and no deadline, and it asks for the date of marriage rather than a filing window.
Do not confuse it with the license process itself. For obtaining a license, the Kaufman County page asks you to arrive at the Courthouse no later than 3:30 pm and to expect the process to take approximately 30 minutes. That guidance concerns the in-person license visit and is not tied to this request form. The form states no processing time for certified copies.
How to fill out Marriage License Request – Kaufman County, TX
Enter the number of copies
At the top, under Certified Copies ONLY, write how many certified copies you want on the Number of Copies line (Numero de Copias).
Write the groom's full name
On the Full Name of Groom line, enter the groom's full name (Nombre complete de marido).
Write the bride's full name
On the Full Name of Bride line, enter the bride's full name (Nombre complete de al esposa).
Add the maiden name if different
On the Maiden Name of Bride (If Different) line, enter the bride's maiden name (Apellido de soltera) only when it differs from the name above.
Enter the date of marriage
On the Date of Marriage line (Fecha de Matrimonio), enter the date the marriage took place.
Give your contact name and number
Under Requester's Contact Information, enter your name on the Contact Name line and your phone number on the Contact Number line.
Enter your return address
In the Return Address block (Direccion), write the complete address where you want the response sent, using as many of the lines as you need.
Check the printed fee
Read the fee printed beside Certified Copy of Marriage License (Copia Certificada de acta de Matrimonio) and confirm the payment method with the County Clerk's office before you submit.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the names, the date of marriage and the number of copies, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and send it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Marriage License Request – Kaufman County, TX
The form prints no mailing address, portal or other submission channel of its own. It asks for a return address in the Return Address block, so enter the address where you want the response sent.
- County Clerk's office: the Kaufman County page lists the County Clerk's office at 1902 E. US Highway 175, Kaufman, TX as the place that issues marriage licenses. That page does not say how requests for certified copies are received, so confirm the method with the County Clerk's office or on kaufmancounty.net before you send the form.
- Fee: the form prints a fee for a certified copy of a marriage license. It does not say how the fee is paid, and this page does not repeat the amount. Check the printed form and confirm the payment method with the County Clerk's office.
Include the number of copies, both names, the date of marriage and your contact details so the request is complete. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using the Marriage License Request to apply for a marriage license; the form is marked Certified Copies ONLY and a license is obtained at the County Clerk's office.
- Leaving the Number of Copies line blank, so the request does not say how many certified copies you want.
- Entering only one spouse's name; the form asks for the full name of the groom and the full name of the bride.
- Skipping the bride's maiden name when it is different from the name entered for the bride.
- Leaving out the date of marriage, which the form asks for to identify the license.
- Omitting the contact name, contact number or return address in the Requester's Contact Information block.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Kaufman County Marriage License Request form?
It is a Kaufman County, Texas form for ordering certified copies of a marriage license. It asks for the number of copies, the names of the groom and bride, the date of marriage, your contact details and a return address. It is marked Certified Copies ONLY.
Where do I get a Kaufman County marriage license?
At the County Clerk's office, 1902 E. US Highway 175, Kaufman, TX. The county page says that at present a license can be obtained only there, and asks you to arrive no later than 3:30 pm and expect about 30 minutes. This request form does not issue a license.
Can I apply for a marriage license with this form?
No. The Marriage License Request is for certified copies only, as printed at the top of the form. The Kaufman County page says county clerks issue all Texas marriage licenses under Family Code Section 2.001, and Kaufman licenses are presently issued only at the County Clerk's office.
What information does the Marriage License Request ask for?
The number of copies, the full name of the groom, the full name of the bride, the bride's maiden name if different, and the date of marriage. It also asks for a contact name, a contact number and a return address.
Is there a fee for a certified copy of a Kaufman County marriage license?
Yes, the form prints a fee next to Certified Copy of Marriage License. This page does not give the amount. Check the printed form and ask the County Clerk's office how to pay.
Where do I send the Marriage License Request?
The form prints no submission address or portal. The County Clerk's office is at 1902 E. US Highway 175, Kaufman, TX, but the county page does not say how copy requests are received, so confirm the method with that office before sending.
Is the Marriage License Request available in Spanish?
The form prints a Spanish translation under each English label, such as Numero de Copias and Fecha de Matrimonio. It is one bilingual form, and no separate Spanish version is listed.
Can I fill out the Marriage License Request online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of Kaufman County and does not submit the request or issue copies; you send the completed form through the county's channels.
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