Marriage License Information
It is your responsibility to obtain a marriage license prior to the wedding. Information can be found on any County Clerk/Recorder websites. The license will only be valid for 90 days, so don't obtain it too early. There are two types of licenses: Public and confidential.
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A regular public license can be obtained at any county recorder in Texas regardless of where, in Texas you are getting married. A confidential license can only be obtained from the county you are getting married in.
Marriage License Requirements
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Both partners must be 18 years or older and be present to apply.
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Valid picture identification.
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Parents full birth names, including mother's maiden name
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State or country of birth of parents
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Date of dissolution of most recent previous marriage (a divorce certificate must be presented).
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No blood tests are required.
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You do not have to be a Texas resident to marry in Texas.
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There is a 72 hour waiting period between receipt of a marriage license and the ceremony.
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Minors, emancipated minors included, cannot be licensed to marry in Texas without a parent's written consent and a Superior Court Order.
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It is your responsibility to get the marriage license. I cannot do that for you.
Marriage License Types
PUBLIC LICENSE
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Public
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License valid for 90 days
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License can be used throughout the state of Texas
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Minors, emancipated minors included, cannot be licensed to marry in Texas without a parent's written consent and a Superior Court Order
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One witness is required, but you can have two
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Witness(es) must be at least 18 years of age
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CONFIDENTIAL LICENSE
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Not available for public inspection
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MUST BE used in the county where purchased only
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Only the married couple may obtain copies of the marriage license
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Minimum age 18 years - minors may not purchase a confidential marriage license
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No witnesses are required
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