MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR TEXAS
- ID Requirements:
In Texas, you will need one valid form of ID such
as drivers, certified copy of
your birth certificate,
U.S. Passport, military ID, and your Social Security number.
- Residency
Requirements: Neither one of you have to be a resident of
Texas.
- Pre-marital
Education: In Texas, couples are encouraged to attend a
premarital
education course that is at least four hours duration. It must
be finished during the year preceding applying
for
a marriage license. Contact the county clerk for a roster
of area course providers.
- Waiting Period in
Texas: There is a 72 hours (3 days) waiting period
in Texas. This
can be waived for active duty military
personnel.
- Expiration Period:
Do not obtain the license more than 90 days before
the wedding. The
license will expire on day 91 of the
issuance.
- Blood Test: Not required in the State of Texas.
- Fee: $72.00
- Representation:
Both parties must be present at the County Clerk's
office and meet the above
requirements. If one party is not
able to be present a signed affidavit must be presented.
PHYSICAL BRANCH LOCATIONS FOR HARRIS COUNTY |
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Main Office | 201 Caroline, 4th Floor | 713.755.6411 |
Baytown | 701 W. Baker Road | 281.422.0253 |
Clear Lake | 16603 Buccaneer | 281.486.7250 |
Houston | 6000 Chimney Rock | 713.660.7902 |
Houston | 16715 Clay Road | 281.859.0685 |
Houston | 6831 Cypresswood Dr. | 281.379.1057 |
Houston | 7300 North Shepherd | 713.697.5193 |
Houston | 10851 Scarsdale | 281.464.0115 |
Humble | 7900 Will Clayton Pkwy | 281.540.1173 |
Pasadena | 107 East Shaw | 713.473.9048 |
PHYSICAL BRANCH LOCATIONS FOR BRAZORIA COUNTY | ||
Angleton | 111 E. Locust Suite 200 | 979.864.1355 |
Manvel | 7313 Corporate Drive | 281.756.2426 |
Pearland | 3801 E. Pear Suite 106 | 281.412.3399 |
PHYSICAL BRANCH LOCATIONS FOR FORT BEND COUNTY | ||
Missouri City | 303 Texas Parkway | 281.341.8685 |
Richmond | 301 Jackson Street Suite 101 | 281.342.3411 |
PHYSICAL BRANCH LOCATIONS FOR GALVESTON COUNTY | ||
Galveston | 600 59th St. Suite 2001 | 409.766.2200 |
League City | 174 Calder Street | 281.316.8732 |
PHYSICAL BRANCH LOCATION FOR LIBERTY COUNTY | ||
Liberty | 1923 Sam Houston | 936.336.4670 |
PHYSICAL BRANCH LOCATION FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY |
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Conroe | 210 W. Davis | 936.539.7885 |
PHYSICAL BRANCH LOCATION FOR WALLER COUNTY | ||
Hempstead | 836 Austin Street Suite 318 | 979.826.7735 |