Eloping At Lake Travis: Austin, TX
Have you ever visited The Oasis that overlooks Lake Travis and had your breath taken away? Or rented a boat to tour the blue waters of Lake Travis? I have, and this is why I know Lake Travis makes for a perfect lake elopement location in Austin, TX!
How to Elope in Texas
Austin, Texas requires you to get a marriage certificate through the Travis County Clerk: GENERAL INFO.
You can apply online: HERE.
Once completing the marriage application, you can appear at the Travis County Clerk’s Office once an appointment is scheduled here: 5501 Airport Boulevard, Austin, TX 78751.
There is a 3 day waiting period between the time the marriage license is obtained and the ceremony.
The license is $80 and is valid to marry 89 days after it’s issue date. The document must be returned to the Travis County Clerk’s Office 30 days after the marriage date.
In Texas you don’t need to have additional witnesses, just an ordained officiant like a religious leader, a judge, or a family or friend that has gotten ordained. The Universal Life Church offers quick and easy Officiant Ordination: HERE.
Cory and I are also ordained if you need one of us to officiate your ceremony!
Places to Stay on Lake Travis
The Lighthouse Restaurant and Lounge
Things to Do on Lake Travis
Watercraft Rentals
Ziplining
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
Parks
Hippie Hollow - Clothing Optional Park
Water Parks
Lake Travis Waterloo Adventures
Breweries
Iron Wold Ranch and Distillery
Need a photo and video team to document your EPIC Lake Travis adventures?
Hi there! We’re Tana and Cory Metcalf @ Roaming Desert Film Co. - a husband and wife photo/video team, located in Utah! We love exploring all that the world has to offer and taking our doggos and cameras along for the journey, as well!