Information

Age Requirement in Texas

What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?

You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age. I will not marry anyone under 18.

Locales where Rev. Geffen will perform your ceremony:
 

 

 

Included in your fee:

·        At least one meeting before ceremony

·        Custom Full Color Certificate         (Marriage / Commitment)

Please ask about discounts  for military personnel.

 

Marriage License 

In the State of Texas you must have within 72 hours prior to the Wedding Ceremony. Marriage License is purchased from the County Clerk at the County Court House and good for 30 days from date of purchase.

Same Sex Commitment Ceremony: I will provide a certificate for Same Sex Commitment Ceremony, or you can purchase or design one of your choice.
 

Deposit Required 

A Non-Refundable Deposit of $100.00 to be paid in advance.  Deposit is required to Reserve a Date and Time for Wedding or Same Sex Commitment Ceremony.

(Deposits are non-refundable if the Wedding or  Commitment Ceremony is Cancelled for any reason).

 

Forms of Payment 

Cashiers Check, Money Orders and Cash

Payable to: Rev. Geffen Okin-Larkin

 

Final Payment is due in Cash prior to ceremony.

 

 

Helpful Information

Changing name after ceremony

Social Security has a rule that the bride must file an SS-5 form (a new application form showing change of name and /or marital status) within the fiscal year for tax purposes, (The SS-5 form should be filed, even if you are keeping your own name) along with an original proof of marriage.

Social Security may take a while if you rely on the mail, so we always suggest you have another proof on hand. Therefore you may want to request two proofs of marriage. Check with Social Security first, see if you walk it in, will they just look at it and return it to you.

Don’t take a day off from work to go to the Motor Vehicle Bureau and any of the other place until you have an original marriage certificate in hand.

Same Sex partners – If they desire to have the same last name, there is a process at the local courthouse to have their names changed.  (Change of Name for Adult)  There is a fee involved and they may also need to be scheduled to have a hearing with the presiding County Judge for approval.  Please ask me for the form.

Change your name and address if applicable on the following:

  1. Social Security Records
  2. Driver’s License
  3. Car Insurance
  4. Health Insurance
  5. Car Registration
  6. Voter Registration
  7. Bank Accounts
  8. Credit Cards
  9. Will
10. With Your Employer
11. Professional Licenses
12. Passport