Instructions
for Obtaining a Marriage License
Rev. 09/01/2008
Congratulations on your upcoming Marriage!!
Both
parties are required to appear together in our office to make application for a
Marriage License.
The fee to obtain a marriage license is $72.00 in
cash only.
It is required by the State of
Both parties will need to know the city, county and
state of their birth.
If either or both of you have ever been married and
divorced, the divorce must be over 30 days.
If one or both parties are at least 16 but under 18
years of age:
one
parent or legal guardian will have to sign for consent. Under 16 years of age will require an order
from a family court judge. Proof of
legal custody or guardianship will be required as well as valid picture I.D.
and social security card. There is an
additional $1.00 assessed for this procedure.
There is a 72-hour (3 day) waiting period to use the
license. This means you must purchase
your license a minimum of 72 hrs to the day and minute prior to your
wedding. The marriage license will be
valid for a maximum of 30 days from the time of purchase. The license must be returned to our office by
the person officiating the ceremony within 30 days of the event for recording.
Please allow 20-30 minutes when making application for
your marriage license.
For
information regarding the State of
www.twogetherin
texas.com
Our office hours for Issuing Marriage License are:
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
(830) 221-1230