Marriage License Info

State of Texas Marriage License Requirements

I. Each applicant must present one of the following forms of identification:

• valid driver’s license
• certified copy of birth certificate
• valid passport
• military ID card

II. Each applicant must present one of the following for proof of Social Security number:

• Social Security card
• print out from Social Security office
• payroll stub with Social Security number

III. Fee for a Marriage License in Texas is approximately $80 or more (cash only accepted) without State of Texas approved Marriage Education Counseling Class. Discount of $60 and waiver of 3 day waiting period with state approved marriage counseling class.
For more information on the Marriage Education Counseling Class, go to www.twogetherintexas.com

IV. The following applies to application for a Marriage License in the State of Texas:

• Bride and Groom must each be 18 years of age without parental consent.
• Persons as young as age 14 may apply with parental consent.
• Applications must be made in person by both applicants at any county clerk’s office.
• No blood test is required.
• No residency requirements; license is valid anywhere in the State of Texas.
• Marriage License is valid for 90 days from issuance with a 72 hour waiting period before ceremony may take place (waived for active duty military personnel).
• In case of recently divorced applicants, a 30 day waiting period is required from the date of filed divorce decree. Female applicants must submit a certified copy of final decree showing restored maiden name if different from current identification.

NOTE: If applicant is from Mexico and does not have any of the other forms of identification listed, he or she may be required to show a valid photo ID from the Mexican Consulate.

NOTE: Witnesses are not required in the state of Texas. Neither the Bride and Groom nor any witnesses are required to sign the marriage license.  The Minister/Officiant is the only one who is required to sign the license.

V. To apply online for a Dallas County Marriage License, click HERE

To all Texas Brides and Grooms–If you complete the Twogether in Texas marriage education class, you will be given a Certificate of Completion to present when you apply for your marriage license which gives you a $60 discount and waives the 3 day waiting period!

DFW County Clerks Offices