For assistance, below are links with marriage license information from the county clerk's offices for some of Texas' most populous counties:. If you need a copy of your marriage license, copies must be purchased from the county clerk where the license was issued.
If you do not know where the marriage license was issued, you can try and use the marriage indexes available from the Texas Department of Vital Statistics to search for the marriage record and determine where it was issued.
See the link below to access the indexes. The term "marriage certificate" is commonly used by people when referring to marriage-related documents, but that phrase is not used in Chapter 2 of the Family Code.
This can make it confusing to determine which document someone is referring to when they say "marriage certificate. Some use the term "marriage certificate" when referring to the marriage license that is issued by a Texas county clerk for a formal marriage. However, a "marriage license" is the legal document used to provide proof of the marriage. Some counties offer a keepsake "marriage certificate" for an additional fee, but this certificate may be separate from the "marriage license" itself.
This term is also used when referring to a "declaration of informal marriage," which is the document that can be filed with the county clerk to register a common law marriage. If you need a copy of your informal marriage declaration, contact the county clerk's office where the declaration was filed. To learn more about informal marriages, check out our Common Law Marriage research guide. Search this Guide Search. Marriage in Texas Information on the laws for those who plan to get married or are married in Texas.
It is strongly recommended that you contact an attorney for advice specific to your situation. If you have questions about anything in this guide, please ask a librarian. Disclaimer: The State Law Library is unable to give legal advice, legal opinions or any interpretation of the law. Complete the application and sign it in front of the county clerk.
If this is not possible, any adult or the other applicant may apply on behalf of the absent applicant. Contact the local county clerk for additional requirements. Pay the license fee and head to the altar.
There must be at least 72 hours between the date and time of issuance of a license and the time the ceremony occurs, unless one applicant is on active duty in the armed forces or a waiver is granted. A marriage license is valid for 90 days. Requirements may vary, as each county in Texas could have their own requirements.
In Texas, you will need one valid form of identification such as drivers license, a certified copy of your birth certificate, U. Neither one of you have to be a resident of Texas. Texas is a great locale for a destination wedding! If divorced within thirty days, Texas requires that you show a certified copy of your divorce decree , stating the 30 day waiting period is waived. The fees may vary from Texas county to county.
Blood tests or medical examinations are not required in Texas. Social Security card. How do I change or correct my name on my Social Security number card? Information from the U. Social Security Administration on how to update your social security card with your new name. Name Change or Correct a U. Passport Information from the U. State Department on updating your passport after a name change. Voter Registration. Did You Change Something?
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