All applicants must provide proof of age and identity
with a valid Texas drivers license, valid Texas DPS I.D., Military I.D.,
passport, or any certificate of License issued by this state, another state, the
U.S. government or a foreign government.
Each applicant is required to provide a Social Security
card or proof of social security number.
The cost is $41.00 cash (no checks).
The legal age to obtain a marriage license without
parental consent in Texas is 18 years of age.
No blood test is required.
If either applicant has been recently divorce, the
state requires a thirty-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 final decree showing their restored maiden name if different
from current identification.
The license is good for thirty days from the date of
purchase. However, there is a 72-hour waiting period from the time the license
was purchased until the time the ceremony can be performed. Active duty military
personnel are exempt.
Applicants between the ages of 14-18 must be
accompanied by one parent, to sign legal consent. A minor must have a certified
copy of birth certificate, photo I.D. and proof of Social Security. If parents
are divorced, the parent granted custody must submit a certified copy of their
divorce decree in order to sign consent.
Click here for more Texas county clerks office numbers
| Travis County Courthouse 5501 Airport Blvd. Austin, Texas 512-854-9188 |
Hays County Courthouse 137 North Guadalupe San Marcos, Texas 512-393-2204 |
| Bastrop County Courthouse 803 Pine Street Bastrop, Texas 512-332-7234 |
Williamson County Courthouse 8th & Austin Avenue Georgetown, Texas 512-930-4300 |
PLEASE NOTE:
State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.