DFW Marriage Laws

Marriage Laws For DFW:

NOTICE: Effective September 1, 2008 the state portion of the marriage license fee has increased to $60.00. This is added to the county fees. The county fees vary by county.

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The following is the list of requirements for obtaining a marriage license in the state of Texas:

ID REQUIREMENTS:

You must present BOTH of the following items in order to get a marriage license:

Valid Driver's License or other acceptable ID (such as a passport or military ID) issued by the state, another state, the United States, or a foreign government, AND

No Social Security Card is required, but you must provide the Social Security Number.

USING MAIDEN NAME ON MARRIAGE LICENSE:

If you have been divorced and retained your maiden name in the divorce, but your identification has your married name, bring in a certified copy of the divorce decree that states your name was changed back to your maiden name.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:

None.

IF PREVIOUSLY MARRIED:

If your divorce was finalized within the last 30 days, provide a certified copy of the divorce decree which waives the 30 day waiting period.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Both parties must appear to apply.

BLOOD TESTS:

There are no blood test requirements.

FEES:

Marriage License without Certificate -Add $60.00 to county fees (Varies by County) - Cash.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LICENSE CERTIFICATE!

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Informal Marriage License -Varies by County - Cash.

WAITING PERIOD:

According to Texas Family Code, Chapter 2 Sec. 2.204 of the Texas Family Code, the marriage ceremony may not take place during a 72 hour period immediately following the issuance of the marriage license unless: (a) an applicant is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and is on active duty, or (b) an applicant obtains a waiver from District Court.

In accordance with 2.201 of Texas Family Code, Expiration of License, effective April 17, 1997, the Marriage License will expire the 31st day following the date of issuance.

Marriage licenses have a 72 hour waiting period - unless waived due to active duty military status or court order.

UNDER 18:

A Certified Copy of Birth Certificate.

Social Security card.

If parents are married, one parent has to appear to sign for the underage individual and they must have a valid ID.

If the parents are divorced, the parent with managing conservatorship must have a Certified Copy of the Court Order, and valid ID. If the conservator ship is "joint" (both parents) then both parents must be present valid ID.

PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT CEREMONY:

Licensed or ordained Christian Ministers and Priests, Jewish Rabbis, or persons who are officers of religious organizations; and who are duly authorized by the organization to conduct marriage ceremonies; Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals, Justices of the Courts of Civil Appeals, Judges of the District, County and Probate Courts, Judges of the County Courts at Law, Courts of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Courts, Justices of the Peace, and Judges of the Federal Courts of this State.

If interested in having a Justice of the Peace conduct your wedding ceremony, contact the Justice of the Peace for more information.

LICENSE PERIOD:

The license is only valid for 30 days within the State of Texas from date of issuance.

WHERE DO I GO FOR MY MARRIAGE LICENSE?

Couples seeking a marriage license who participate in one of the free 8 hour relationship education courses, will have the $60 state marriage license fee waived and the 72-hour waiting period waived. Web site address is www.anthemnorthtexas.org.

McKinney - 200 S. McDonald, Suite 120, Annex A, McKinney, TX 75069
Plano - 900 East Park Blvd., Suite 140, Plano, TX.
Recorded directions are available by calling 972-548-4185 and by requesting 74133 or by calling Metro 972-424-1460 Ext 1+4185 and requesting 74133

Dallas County
Records Building
509 Main St. STE 120
214-653-7559
E. Dallas Govt. Center
3443 St. Francis Ave. 214-321-3182
N. Dallas Govt. Center
10058 Marsh Ln. STE 137 214-904-3032
Justice of Peace
7201 S. Polk
972-228-0280
Justic of Peace
1411 W. Beltline Rd., Richardson
972-231-1439
Justice of Peace
410 Beckley Ave.
214-943-6980
Justice of Peace
841 W. Irving Blvd., Irving
214-589-7000

Denton County
1450 E. McKinney St., Denton
940-349-2010

Ellis County
117 W. Franklin St., Waxahachie
972-923-5070

Grayson County
100 W. Houston St., Sherman
903-813-4243

Johnson County
2 North Main St., Cleburne
817-202-4000 x1626

Kaufman County
100 W. Mulberry, Kaufman
972-932-4331

Parker County
1112 Santa Fe Dr., Weatherford
817-594-7461

Rockwall County
1101 Ridge Rd., Rockwall
972-204-6300

Tarrant County
100 E. Weatherford, Ft. Worth
817-884-1195
S.E. Sub-Courthouse
724 E. Border, Arlington
817-548-3928
N.E. Sub-Courthouse
645 Grapevine Highway, Hurst
817-581-3625
Southlake Town Center
1400 Main St. STE 140, Southlake
817-481-8179