THE ESSENTIAL DETAILS

MARRIAGE
LICENSE

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The first step to your forever.

Before we can celebrate your love, you’ll need a marriage license. Here’s everything you need to know to make the process simple and stress-free.

Texas marriage license with wedding rings and dried flowers

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Requirements

Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and the required application information.

Where to Apply

Apply through a Texas county clerk’s office. You do not have to apply in the county where you’re getting married.

Waiting Period

Texas generally requires a 72-hour waiting period after the license is issued before the ceremony. Exceptions apply.

Validity

Your Texas marriage license is valid for 90 days from the date it is issued.

Requirements and fees may vary by county. Always confirm current details with your county clerk before applying.

YOUR WEDDING REVEREND

Texas
Marriage License

QUICK GUIDE

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      MARRIAGE LICENSE QUESTIONS
    
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      Everything you may be wondering, answered in one place.

At your local Count Clerks Marriage office. Find your County Clerk Offices here.
The marriage license fees vary from Texas county to county, it varies from $71-$81, so call ahead to your local County Clerk's office to find out the fee and ask what form of payment is accepted. Couples completing the State Approved Pre-marital Education Course, Twogether in Texas, may have the formal license fee reduced and the 72-hour waiting period waived by presenting the state-issued course completion certificate when applying for the license.
If one party is not available to be present, the other party or an adult representative may bring a completed and notarized Affidavit of Absent Applicant for Marriage License.
Find marriage license requirements for Texas per county here.
Must have a valid, government-issued picture identification: Driver's license, State ID, Passport, Military ID, Visa, Certified copy of birth certificate, and valid photo ID.
Yes, there is a 72-hour waiting period to get married. The 72-hour waiting period may be waived by court order. Active duty military is exempt from the waiting period.
No, you do not have to be a resident of Texas.
If either applicant has been recently divorced, the state requires a 30-day waiting period from the date of the filed divorce decree, unless waived by the court. Female applicants are required to submit a certified copy of the final decree showing their restored maiden name if different from their current identification.
Bring your marriage license to the ceremony. I, the reverend, will sign it and mail it to the clerk's office. The clerk's office will then record the information in their systems and mail the original -marriage license back to you
Yes, getting a marriage license with your new name on it does not mean your name has automatically changed. If you need to change your last name, you can use an online marriage name change kit.
Blood tests or medical examinations are not required in Texas.
Texas does not require witnesses.
The marriage license is valid in Texas for 90 days after issuance.