Before you can get married, you must obtain a marriage license in the state you plan to be married.

Some couples wrongly assume that the minister or wedding officiate will supply or bring the marriage license with him to the wedding.  That is a wrong assumption that could result in arriving at the wedding only to discover that you cannot be legally married on that day and it will most likely result in having to delay your marriage several more days.  The law in Texas states that a couple must obtain their marriage license at least 72 hours in advance of the wedding.

The place to obtain your marriage license is the local county clerk’s office.  In Greenville or Commerce you would go to the Hunt County Clerk’s Office and in Rockwall or Royse City you would go to the Rockwall County Clerk’s Office. The cost of a wedding license in Texas is $72.  At the time of this article a couple can get a $60 discount on the cost of the marriage license if they participate in pre-marital counseling.  For more information on this program go to http://www.twogetherintexas.com

Basic information is that the bride and groom will both have to be present in order to get the license.  You will have to pay the fee when you apply for the marriage license.  You will have to present your social security card and your driver’s license.  You may be able to pay with a credit card or debit card, however, since they may not be able to take all kinds of credit or debit cards, it is best to bring a check or cash to save yourself another trip.

And remember, you must bring your marriage license with you to the wedding so the minister can sign it and get it to back to the county clerk for filing.  This is what makes it legal and also assists you in taking care of official documents such as insurance and drivers license and official name change.  If you forget to bring the marriage license with you to the wedding, you or someone in your group will have to go and get it before the ceremony is over.  It is a good idea to bring it ahead of time and leave it with the wedding planner.

Click here to see the Hunt County Clerk’s Office on obtaining a Marriage License.

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Click here to see the Rockwall County Clerk’s Office on obtaining a Marriage License.

So, plan a day or a time when you both have several common errands to run in preparation for your wedding such as visiting with your wedding minister about the wedding ceremony, consulting with the photographer, or wedding planner, or just having lunch together.  Be sure to allow some time for waiting in line.

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After serving for 11 years in Chandler, Arizona where he pastored a church and performed about 250 weddings, Dr. Carr has relocated to Texas.

“I thoroughly loved my time in Arizona and was privileged to meet so many wonderful couples and work with a number of very excellent wedding professionals, but we have started a new phase of life and ministry.  The Lord has moved our family to Greenville, Texas which puts us closer to family.   I am now serving on the staff at Highland Terrace Baptist Church.  It is a great church that has a great Pastor and staff and a large ministry that reaches across the street and around the world.  My time in Arizona has taught me how to minister to many different kinds of people from many different backgrounds and walks of life.  It has taught me how to minister in some newer and more culturally relevant ways and I hope to be able to bring some of that knowledge back to Texas and put it to use in this strategic church.  I hope to be able to keep in contact with the many wonderful church members and also the precious couples I had the privilege of joining in marriage while in Arizona.”

He is now available to perform weddings in and around Hunt County and Rockwall County.

If you would like to contact him with any questions about your own wedding ceremony please click the link below.

Contact Dr. Carr

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Click Here to Download Dr. Carr’s Bio and Basic Wedding Vows

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