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Texas Marriage License Information

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A Texas marriage license is required for legal recognition of a marriage performed in the state of Texas. It must be signed by the Officiant and filed with the County Clerks office.

Issuing a marriage license is the duty of the County Clerk and can be obtained in any county in the state. Office hours are normally from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM - Monday through Friday. No licenses are issued after 4:00 PM and some offices close for lunch. You may want to call before going.

The following are some (but not all) of the basic requirements for obtaining a marriage license in Texas.

The bride and groom must appear together
Be at least 18 years of age
If you are under 18 many restrictions apply (Call county clerks office for details)

Each applicant must submit one of the following:

A valid picture drivers license or Texas Identification Card
Valid Military ID Card if over 18 years of age
Certified copy of a birth certificate (Must state it is certified and be signed)
Government picture ID
* All documents must be in English

Applicants must provide their Social Security number and city, county, state or nation of birth

FEE is $41.00 cash or $43.00 if using a credit card - (no checks accepted)

Obtain license at least 3 days (72 hours) prior to ceremony

License valid for 30 days and ceremony must be performed within that time

WAIVER OF WAITING PERIOD:
A judges waiver of the 72 hour waiting period may be granted upon request for active military personnel. This waiver may also be granted for other special circumstances. Contact the County Clerk's office for more information.

WHERE TO PURCHASE YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE IN TARRANT COUNTY

To determine the nearest location to secure your license and hours of operation call:

Dallas County
214-653-7478

Denton County
940-565-8501

Palo Pinto County
817-659-1277

Parker County
817-594-7461

Rockwall County
972-881-3024

Tarrant County
817-884-1195 or 817-884-1064

All information provided above is believed to be accurate and reliable: however The Wedding Preacher assumes no responsibility for any errors appearing on this site and assumes no responsibility for use of the information provided.



Home Biography The Ceremony Wedding Sites Optional Services Fees Western Weddings Testimonials Information Request Marriage License Info Links To schedule your wedding or a complimentary, no-obligation consultation call 817.247.1706			Texas Marriage License Information Compliments of The Wedding Preacher 817.247.1706 A Texas marriage license is required for legal recognition of a marriage performed in the state of Texas. It must be signed by the Officiant and filed with the County Clerks office. Issuing a marriage license is the duty of the County Clerk and can be obtained in any county in the state. Office hours are normally from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM - Monday through Friday. No licenses are issued after 4:00 PM and some offices close for lunch. You may want to call before going. The following are some (but not all) of the basic requirements for obtaining a marriage license in Texas. The bride and groom must appear together Be at least 18 years of age If you are under 18 many restrictions apply (Call county clerks office for details) Each applicant must submit one of the following: A valid picture drivers license or Texas Identification Card Valid Military ID Card if over 18 years of age Certified copy of a birth certificate (Must state it is certified and be signed) Government picture ID * All documents must be in English Applicants must provide their Social Security number and city, county, state or nation of birth FEE is $41.00 cash or $43.00 if using a credit card - (no checks accepted) Obtain license at least 3 days (72 hours) prior to ceremony License valid for 30 days and ceremony must be performed within that time WAIVER OF WAITING PERIOD: A judges waiver of the 72 hour waiting period may be granted upon request for active military personnel. This waiver may also be granted for other special circumstances. Contact the County Clerk's office for more information. WHERE TO PURCHASE YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE IN TARRANT COUNTY To determine the nearest location to secure your license and hours of operation call: Dallas County 214-653-7478 Denton County 940-565-8501 Palo Pinto County 817-659-1277 Parker County 817-594-7461 Rockwall County 972-881-3024 Tarrant County 817-884-1195 or 817-884-1064 All information provided above is believed to be accurate and reliable: however The Wedding Preacher assumes no responsibility for any errors appearing on this site and assumes no responsibility for use of the information provided.