Marriage License Information

Texas Marriage License Info
A Texas Marriage License is required for legal recognition of a marriage performed in the state of Texas. It must be signed by the Minister/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 Texas. 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 close for lunch. You may want to call before going. You must obtain the license at least 3 days (72 hours) prior to ceremony and it is only valid for 30 days. The ceremony must be performed within that time.
THE COST of a license may vary from county to county. In Dallas and Tarrant County the cost is$71.00. However, the $60 (state fee) may be waived for couples who attend an approved 8-hour marriage preparation workshop. Information may be obtained by contacting the county clerk’s office or www.TwogetherinTexas.com.
The following are some of the basic requirements for obtaining a marriage license in Texas
- The bride and groom must appear together and both sign the application
- Each applicant must indicate that he or she has not been divorced within the last 30 days, unless the applicants were divorced from each other
- Be at least 18 years of age – If you are under 18 many restrictions apply
- Each applicant must submit one of the following:
- A valid picture drivers license
- Texas Identification Card
- Valid Military ID Card if over 18 years of age
- Certified copy of your birth certificate
- Government picture ID
- *All documents must be in English
- You must know your:
- Social security number
- Place of birth: City – County – State
- Obtain license at least 3 days (72 hours) prior to ceremony
- License is valid for 30 days and ceremony must be performed within that time
- No waiting period for military personnel. Military ID required.
- No blood tests in Texas
Note: Certain special circumstances may require additional documents. Call Co. Clerk.
WHERE TO PURCHASE YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE
Arlington Sub-Courthouse
724 East Border
Arlington, Texas 76010
817-548-3928
Dallas County Courthouse – Main
500 Main Street, Room 301
Dallas, Texas 75202
214-653-7478
Dallas County Courthouse – East
3443 St. Francis
Dallas, Texas 75228
214-321-3182
Dallas County Courthouse – North
10056 Marsh Lane, Room 137
Dallas, Texas 75229
214-904-3032
Denton County Court House
401 West Hickory
Denton, Texas
940-349-2010
Parker County Courthouse
1112 Santa Fe Drive
Weatherford, Texas 76086
817-594-7461
Tarrant County Courthouse
100 W. Weatherford Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76196
817-884-1195 or 817-884-1064
Tarrant Northeast Sub-Courthouse
6456 Grapevine Highway
Hurst, Texas 76054
817-581-3604
Tarrant Southwest Sub-Courthouse
6551 Granbury Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76133
817-370-4546