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Any adult ages 18 or older can marry any other adult, whether of the opposite sex or same sex. Same sex marriage has been legal in New Mexico since December 2013. Minimum Legal Age With Parental Consent. A 16 or 17 year old teen can marry with the written consent of each living parent of the minor. If parental consent isnât possible, the district court can authorize the marriage upon request of a parent or legal guardian who shows good cause.
Minors under the age of 14-years are not allowed to marry unless the minor under the age of 14 is pregnant and the couple are willing.Then they must have both parents sign a parental consent on the official form in the presence of the county clerk and have an order from the Texas district court authorizing the marriage.