{"id":6752,"name":"Austin","state_id":55,"county_id":2877,"created_at":"2019-08-20T10:33:39.884-07:00","updated_at":"2023-11-11T05:55:02.928-08:00","meta_description":"Learn how to perform weddings in Austin Texas as an AMM Minister","head_tag":"A guide to officiating weddings and getting married in Austin, Texas","tagline":"Wonderful Weddings Weird City","intro_section":"\u003cp\u003eAustin\u0026rsquo;s got it all. Southern charm? Check. Hipster coffee shops? Check. Nude beach? Junk museum? Uh\u0026hellip; check. There\u0026rsquo;s a reason the city\u0026rsquo;s slogan is \u0026ldquo;Keep Austin Weird.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you\u0026rsquo;re planning to tie the knot in Austin, you\u0026rsquo;ve come to the right place. We\u0026rsquo;ve collected all the technical details about what you need to do to get married in Austin so you can focus on the fun stuff, like designing your custom wedding cake at \u003ca href=\"https://www.cakesrockaustintx.com/gallery/\"\u003eCakes ROCK!!!\u003c/a\u003e. (We\u0026rsquo;re not affiliated, just impressed.) Anyway, let\u0026rsquo;s get down to business.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","officiant_section":"\u003ch3\u003eStep\u0026nbsp;1: Get Ordained with American Marriage Ministries\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eLet\u0026rsquo;s start with the ordainment process. According to Travis County Clerk, the following persons may perform wedding ceremonies:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eJudges, either active or retired\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eReligious leaders of any denomination who are authorized to conduct marriages.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou can \u003ca href=\"/ordination-application\"\u003eget ordained with AMM\u003c/a\u003e to fall within the category of religious leaders, and our ordination authorizes you to perform marriages in Texas (and everywhere else in the US). The process is free and takes just a few minutes.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOfficiants aren\u0026rsquo;t required to register with any government office, but the Travis County Clerk\u0026rsquo;s Office might ask for your documentation, which you can order from our store.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nStep\u0026nbsp;2: Prepare for the Ceremony in Travis County\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNow that the easy part is out of the way, we can help you prepare for the wedding ceremony itself. Being asked to officiate a ceremony is an honor, but it can feel like a lot of pressure. You will appreciate our wedding training pages, which are a trove of information to help you prepare for your first ceremony and ensure that it goes smoothly.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHere you can find everything from sample wedding ceremony scripts, to \u0026nbsp;brainstorming prompts, tips for preparation, and more. The fact that you are here, doing your research bodes well, and as always, practice makes perfect, so get started early.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nStep\u0026nbsp;3: Officiate the Wedding and Complete the Marriage License\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes time to sign the marriage license, it\u0026rsquo;s the couple\u0026rsquo;s responsibility to obtain and complete the marriage license. But, double-check that they a valid marriage license before the ceremony and that the information as it appears on the license is valid.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn Austin, once you have performed the ceremony and notarized the marriage license, you have successfully performed all of your functions as the wedding officiant. The couple will take care of the rest.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","couple_section":"\u003ch3\u003eFile for a Marriage License from the Travis County Clerk\u0026#39;s Office\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo obtain your marriage license, you can \u003ca href=\"http://tccsearch.org/Marriage/MarriageApplication.aspx?type=PUBLIC\u0026amp;lang=ENU\"\u003estart the process online here\u003c/a\u003e. Both members of the couple will have to visit the Travis County Clerk at 5501 Airport Blvd to finish the process.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen you go, just remember to bring:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eValid Driver\u0026rsquo;s License or Identification Card\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eYour Social Security Card or know your Social Security number\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you take the county\u0026rsquo;s \u0026ldquo;\u003ca href=\"http://www.twogetherintexas.com/\"\u003eTwogether\u003c/a\u003e\u0026rdquo; marriage preparation class, you only\u0026nbsp;pay $21\u0026nbsp;instead of $81\u0026nbsp;for the marriage license, and you can skip the 72 hour waiting period. All payment methods are accepted except for checks.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","wedding_tips":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Basics\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAustinites like their festivals, so when you\u0026rsquo;re planning your wedding, try to choose a day where a major event isn\u0026rsquo;t happening near your venue. For instance, the highly attended film and music festival South by Southwest (SXSW) take place in March. It draws in more than 150,000 people. You\u0026rsquo;ll want to avoid the higher hotel prices and traffic that come with the crowds. You can find a list of the city\u0026rsquo;s major annual events \u003ca href=\"https://www.tripsavvy.com/top-annual-events-in-austin-texas-4582569\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs for wedding venues, whatever your vision, you\u0026rsquo;ll find it in Austin. The city has everything from old Victorian mansions to urban, minimalist spaces to old west-style ranches.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTransportation\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe bus and rail system in Austin Capital Metro is pretty decent, so if you\u0026rsquo;re from out of town and you\u0026rsquo;re just trying to get around in the city limits, you may want to utilize it. Lyft and Uber are also good options if you want to avoid renting a car.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWeather\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAustin may be weird, but it\u0026rsquo;s still Texas. Summers are long and hot, and the city typically gets about 16 days in which temps rise of 100 degrees. During the summer, you\u0026rsquo;ll be grateful you rented a venue with A/C. If you\u0026rsquo;re planning an outdoor wedding, spring and fall are ideal.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","faq":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you get married the same day that you apply for a marriage license in Austin, Texas?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNo, there is a waiting period of 72 hours. The only workaround for this is for couples that take the county\u0026rsquo;s \u0026ldquo;\u003ca href=\"http://www.twogetherintexas.com/\"\u003eTwogether\u003c/a\u003e\u0026rdquo; marriage preparation class.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need witness for signing the marriage license in Texas?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTexas does not require a witness. That said, some wedding license still have a space on the license for witness to sign if you would like.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","content_live":true,"marriage_licensing_info":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssuance Office: \u003c/strong\u003e5501 Airport Blvd\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eFee:\u003c/strong\u003e $21-81\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaiting Period: \u003c/strong\u003e72 hours\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpiration:\u003c/strong\u003e 89 days\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturn: \u003c/strong\u003eby Couple\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","meta_description_esp":null,"head_tag_esp":null,"tagline_esp":null,"intro_section_esp":"","officiant_section_esp":"","couple_section_esp":"","wedding_tips_esp":"","faq_esp":"","content_live_esp":false,"marriage_licensing_info_esp":""}