Where do you get a Marriage License?
A couple that intends to be married in Texas must apply in
person for a marriage license at a Texas County Clerk’s Office.
The application for a license must be signed by both the bride
and the groom in the presence of the County Clerk. If this is
not possible, any adult or one of the applicants may apply on
behalf of the absent applicant. Certain terms must be met:
1. Applications must be filled out with Social Security numbers,
proof of age, and identification shown (Certified Birth
Certificate or Driver’s License)
2. A filing fee of $41.00 dollars in cash will be charged
How long must I wait between the time I get my License and the
actual ceremony?
There must be at least 72 hours between the 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 only 30 days, so with the 72 hour
waiting period, there is only a 27 day period in which the
marriage ceremony can take place.
What if I am under the age of 18? Can I still get married?
If you are 14 – 17 years of age, you can only get married if one
of the following criteria is met:
(A) You have parental consent**
(B) You have been previously legally married, and the applicant
provides a certified copy of divorce decree
(C) You obtain an order from the Texas District court where the
parent resides
** Parental Consent must be evidenced by a written declaration
on a form provided by the County Clerk.
Special assistance
for out of state couples may be obtained by calling the Cameron
County Court house 956-544-0817 ask for Erica.
