Informal Marriage - Name Change

[just the facts]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas

In an informal marriage, can I take my partner's last name and if so, what steps do I go thru to make it legal?

 

[Silverplum]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas

In an informal marriage, can I take my partner's last name and if so, what steps do I go thru to make it legal?

What's an "informal marriage?"

You can change your name to Snickerdoodle, if you wish. File with your county's court. Forms are often available on the court website.

 

[Zigner]

What's an "informal marriage?"

aka: Common Law.